From: owner-travel-advisories Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Bosnia - CORRECTION Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 16:22:52 GMT Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:1487 Path: world!bzs Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: <199710081225_MC2-233B-CD3E@compuserve.com> Content-Disposition: inline Precedence: bulk Sender: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 Distribution: wstd Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 123 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bosnia - CORRECTION ============================================================ Bosnia - Public Announcement October 1, 1997 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman On October 1, 1997, the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia made the following announcement to the local American community: The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo cautions American citizens residing in Bosnia-Herzegovina to be extra vigilant regarding their personal safety in the coming days. At the request of the High Representative, the NATO Secretary-General and SACEUR (Allied Command Europe) have authorized SFOR (Stabilization Force) occupation and control of broadcast facilities in the Republika Srpska (RS). American citizens should avoid political rallies and crowds, and should avoid unnecessary travel in the Republika Srpska. American Embassy personnel will not be allowed to travel to the Republika Srpska without approval of the U.S. ambassador. For further information on travel to Bosnia, consult the Department's Travel Warning and its latest Consular Information Sheet for Bosnia. This Public Announcement will expire on December 30, 1997. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Travel Warning June 5, 1996 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The war has left landmines and unexploded ordnance throughout the country; roads, airports and railways have been bombed and are not functional. Sniping and carjacking are not uncommon. Law enforcement and civil authority have not been established in many regions. The December 1995 Dayton Peace Accords are being implemented with the NATO-led Implementation Force (IFOR) overseeing its military provisions. While progress in establishing a durable peace continues, the situation remains volatile. No. 96-008 This replaces the Travel Warning for Bosnia and Herzegovina dated December 8, 1995 to update information related to the Dayton Peace Accords. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Consular Information Sheet June 18, 1996 Warning: The Department of State warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The war has left landmines and unexploded ordnance throughout the country; roads, airports and railways have been bombed and are not functional. Sniping and carjacking are common. Law enforcement and civil authority have not been established in many regions. The December 1995 Dayton Peace Accords are being implemented with the NATO-led implementation force (IFOR) overseeing its military provisions. While progress in establishing a durable peace continues, the situation remains volatile. Country Description: A cease-fire has been in effect in Bosnia and Herzegovina since October 1995. Following the December 1995 signing of the peace accords, 60,000 NATO-led troops have been deployed in Bosnia. Physical infrastructure was devastated by the war and there is no public transportation. Hotels and travel amenities are nonexistent in most regions of the country. The popular religious shrine at Medjugorje is located within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Permission to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently granted at the border on a case-by-case basis. Medical Facilities: Health facilities are minimal or non-existent; most medicines are not obtainable. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559, or on the Internet at http://www.cdc.gov/. Crime Information: Mass demobilization of troops and poor economic conditions have brought an increase in crime. Police response in the event of an emergency is often inadequate. Anti-American sentiments run high in many parts of the country, particularly in Serb-dominated areas. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on personal security while traveling abroad. It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Currency Information: It is impossible to use credit cards or to cash traveler's checks. German deutsche marks are the currency of choice. Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. citizens visiting or remaining in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the warning, can register at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo and obtain updated information on travel and security within Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo is located at Djure Djakovica 43, telephone number (387-71) 659-992. No. 96-118 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 29, 1996, to update the Warning, Country Description and to delete the section on Areas of Instability. Information about registration at U.S. Embassies in Zagreb and Belgrade has been deleted because routine consular services are now available in Sarajevo. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. 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