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Most visits to the Comoros are trouble-free.
It is advised against all travel to the island of Anjouan and all but essential travel to the rest of Comoros. Following disputed elections on the island of Anjouan in June 2007, the situation in Comoros remains tense with the Union threatening military action against Anjouan in February 2008.
Following the first round of Presidential elections on 10 June 2007, Colonel Mohamed Bacar was re-elected as Anjouan President. However, these elections have been rejected by the international community and the situation in Anjouan is tense.
It is advised to take sensible precautions against pickpockets and muggers and not walk unaccompanied in town centres at night.
Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
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
It is advised against all travel to the island of Anjouan and all but essential travel to the rest of Comoros. Following disputed elections on the island of Anjouan in June 2007, the situation in Comoros remains tense with the Union threatening military action against Anjouan in February 2008.
Following the first round of Presidential elections on 10 June 2007, Colonel Mohamed Bacar was re-elected as Anjouan President. However, these elections have been rejected by the international community and the situation in Anjouan is tense.
It is advised to take sensible precautions against pickpockets and muggers and not walk unaccompanied in town centres at night.
Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
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