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Reviewed: 25 August 2009, 11:42 NZDT
Still current at:
10 February 2010
There is extreme risk to your security in South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the Pankisi Gorge north of Akhmeta and we advise against all travel to these regions. Terrorist and criminal activity and unexploded mines and ordnance makes travel to these areas extremely dangerous. Although military operations between Georgian and Russian forces ceased in October 2008, tensions remain. It is not possible to cross the Russia/Georgia border by land.
There is some risk to your security elsewhere in Georgia and we advise caution. The security situation is uncertain and there is an underlying threat from terrorism and a risk of violent crime (including kidnapping, robbery, home invasion and carjacking). New Zealanders in Georgia are advised to maintain a high degree of personal security awareness at all times.
Since April 2009 political demonstrations have taken place in Tbilisi and isolated instances of violence have occurred.
We recommend you avoid all demonstrations, protests and rallies as they have the potential to turn violent with little warning. We recommend you monitor local events closely to keep informed of the security situation.
As there is no New Zealand diplomatic presence in Georgia, the ability of the government to assist New Zealand citizens who get into trouble is limited.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Georgia should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Georgia are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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