covert munkey

Armenia


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007) and Air Travel section (plane crash at Yerevan airport on 14 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel near the border with Azerbaijan due to the unresolved dispute over Nagorno Karabakh. This particularly covers the border areas of Tavush and Gegharkunic regions, where there is sporadic gunfire. In Talvush Marz we specifically advise against travel on the road from Ijevan to Noyemberyan, which passes close to the border and military emplacements, and on the roads beyond Berd.


There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


Political demonstrations, which have the potential to turn violent, are very occasionally held in Yerevan and the regions. Presidential elections will take place in Armenia on 19 February 2008.


We are aware of a very few British nationals who required consular assistance in Armenia in 2007.


You should carry a photocopy of your passport as identification.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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Kind regards,

DanD

I think we can just put 1 post out saying .....get advice before you travel can't we. Seems to be all the same, and that there are high risks of Security Threats. No offence CM, just trying to save you some work.