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Reviewed: 9 January 2008, 9:33 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2008
There is high risk to your security in Algeria due to the continuing threat from terrorism and we advise against all tourist and non-essential travel.
On 2 January 2008, a suicide bomb attack in Naciria, east of Algiers, killed four police officers and wounded at least 20 other people. There were a number of fatal terrorist attacks in Algeria throughout 2007. On 11 December 2007, two bombs exploded in the centre of Algiers targeting the Constitutional Court and the UN headquarters. Over 40 people died in the attacks, and many more were injured. A spate of attacks occurred during September 2007. On 21 September, a bomb attack injured nine people including three foreign nationals. On 8 September, a suicide car bomb killed at least 28 people in Dellys and on 6 September, a suicide bomber in the city of Batna killed at least 20 people and injured over 100. Several bombs exploded on 11 April 2007 in the capital Algiers killing at least 23 and injuring 150. Foreigners have, on occasions, been the specific targets for attack. Further attacks could occur anywhere at anytime.
New Zealanders in Algeria should ensure they have appropriate personal security measures in place. Extreme caution should be exercised in places known to be terrorist targets which include Algerian government offices, clubs, restaurants, embassies, international schools, hotels, expatriate housing compounds, churches and other places of worship, shopping centres, outdoor recreational events, tourist areas, shipping and transport infrastructure, ports, airports, aircraft, petroleum infrastructure and identifiable Western businesses.
Particular care should be exercised in the northern mountainous areas, central areas and also to the west of Algiers. Travel between major cities by road should be avoided, especially at night due to the high risk of attack and robbery.
New Zealanders travelling to or resident in Algeria should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders resident in or travelling to Algeria are urged to record/update their details online.
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