Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Bosnia
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 13:22:58 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bosnia-Hercegovina
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Bosnia-Hercegovina - Warning
 October 7, 1992

U.S. citizens are warned not to travel to Bosnia-Hercegovina for 
any reason, due to the ongoing civil war.  Additional  information 
can be found in the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet 
on Bosnia-Hercegovina.

 No. 92-001


Bosnia-Hercegovina - Consular Information Sheet 
 October 7, 1992

Warning:  The Department of State has a Travel Warning for 
Bosnia-Hercegovina.  U.S. citizens are warned not to travel to 
Bosnia-Hercegovina for any reason, due to the ongoing civil war.

U.S. Assistance:  The U.S. has not yet opened an Embassy in 
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Hercegovinia.  The United States 
Information Service (USIS) Center formerly located in Sarajevo is 
closed.  U.S. citizens who choose to visit or remain in 
Bosnia-Hercegovina despite the warning can register at the U.S. 
Embassy in either Belgrade or Zagreb and obtain updated information 
on travel and security.  U.S. Embassy assistance is limited, 
however, due to conflict in the area, lack of communications and 
reduced Embassy staffing.  The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade is located 
at Kneza Milosa 50;  telephone 645-655.  The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb 
is located at Andrije Hebranga 2, tel 444-800.

Entry Requirements:  At the present time, Bosnia-Hercegovina entry 
permission is granted at the border on a case-by-case basis.

Areas of Instability:  A state of war resulting in deaths, 
destruction, food shortages and travel disruptions affecting roads, 
airports and railways make travel to all parts of Bosnia-Hercegovina 
extremely hazardous.  Travel to Sarajevo, Mostar and the religious 
shrine at Medjugorje, is particularly dangerous.

Medical Facilities: Health facilities are minimal or non-existent; 
most medicines are unobtainable.  Further information on health 
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's 
international Travelers hotline on (404) 332-4559.  

Crime Information: General lawlessness and deteriorating economic 
conditions have brought an increase in crime.  Adequate police 
response in the event of an emergency is doubtful.  Anti-American 
sentiments run high in many parts of the country, particularly in 
Serbian-dominated areas.

Currency Regulations:  It is impossible to use credit cards or to 
cash traveler's checks.

Other Information: Roadblocks manned by local militias are 
numerous.  These militia groups frequently confiscate relief goods 
and trucks, and may otherwise behave unprofessionally.

Registration: U.S. citizens visiting or remaining in 
Bosnia-Hercegovina, despite the Warning, can register at either the 
U.S. Embassy in Belgrade or in Zagreb and obtain updated information 
on travel and security within the area.

 No. 92-009