Guinea-Bissau Travel Advice
The Casamance region in south western Senegal remains affected by incidents involving separatist rebel groups. Visitors should avoid travel to Guinea-Bissau by road through the western Casamance because of the recent increase in conflict and isolated incidents of banditry.
Water is often unsafe, and visitors should only drink bottled water. There are occasional outbreaks of cholera, including one in November 2007 in Tombali province. Visitors should take sensible hygiene precautions.
The threat from terrorism is low. Guinea-Bissau's north western border area adjoining the western portion of the Casamance region of Senegal is subject to insecurity, and there has been a recent resurgence of violence including military action.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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