Britons told to leave Iraq
UK: Foreign Office advice also changes for Kuwait, Israel and Palestine
Despite constant assurances that a new war in the Gulf is “not inevitable”, the Foreign and Commonwealth yesterday advised all British nationals to leave Iraq immediately.
The Foreign Office justified the change in advice on the basis of “increasing tensions in the region and the risk of terrorist action”.
The FCO website, at www.fco.gov.uk/travel, reads: “If you are going to Iraq you should be aware that British nationals were used as hostages during the 1990-91 crisis by the Iraqi regime, being held where their safety was most at risk. You should also be aware that there is no British diplomatic presence in Iraq to offer consular assistance.”
Advice to British travellers has also changed for Kuwait – people are being told to leave unless their presence is “essential” – and the FCO is also advising against non-essential travel to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Many other foreign ministries around the world have also updated their travel advice for Iraq.
A “source” told the Daily Mail: “We are trying to clear hot spots in the region of British nationals now that the end game on the disarmament of Iraq is approaching.”
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