Travelling in the South of Tunisia
You are strongly advised to use and be accompanied by a reputable tour operator or an approved local guide if you plan travel in the south of Tunisia, particularly in southern border areas with Algeria. Tourists must obtain permission from the Tunisian authorities to enter certain desert areas bordering Algeria and southern military zones, and must travel with licensed guides and/or military escorts. Given the threat of kidnap in the southern border regions you should follow the advice of the Tunisian authorities on travel in these regions.
Travel Advice - 22 January 2013
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise against all but essential travel to the whole of Iraq, except to the Kurdistan region. There is a high threat of terrorism and violence in Iraq.
If travelling to areas of Iraq that are subject to travel restrictions it is advisable that you take all the necessary security precautions. Continuous vigilance is advised at all times in these areas.
The situation remains dangerous and volatile particularly in the governorates of Baghdad, Anbar, Diyala, Nineveh, Kirkuk and Salahhedine and, to some extent, in the southern regions. These include Qadisiyah, Dhi Qar, Basra, Missan and Wasit.
Travel to the areas bordering Iran and Turkey is discouraged.
Algeria – Travel Advice
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all but essential travel to areas within 50km of the Libyan and Tunisian borders, south of Tebessa, to areas within 450km of the Malian and Nigerian borders and within 100km of the Mauritanian border.
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