mally1
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Mauritania Travel Warnings
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of this advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the area near Mauritania’s border with Algeria, and the area near Mauritania's northern border with Mali east of Nema, because of the risk of banditry, and the activities of armed smugglers and extremist groups.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
There is no British diplomatic presence in Mauritania and you should register your presence with the British Honorary Consul in Nouakchott. You should inform the Honorary Consul if you intend to travel to areas outside the main cities of Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. See the General (Representation in Mauritania) section of this advice for more details.
Travel in Mauritania can be difficult and conditions are poor for overland travel. Domestic flights operate between the main towns. On 15 February 2007 an Air Mauritania aircraft flying between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou was hijacked.
Developments in the region may trigger public unrest, especially after Friday prayers. You should avoid large gatherings of people and demonstrations, which can turn hostile. Be particularly alert in public places.
The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Mauritania in 2006 were for replacing lost and stolen passports. You should carry a copy of your passport with you at all times for identification purposes.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of this advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the area near Mauritania’s border with Algeria, and the area near Mauritania's northern border with Mali east of Nema, because of the risk of banditry, and the activities of armed smugglers and extremist groups.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
There is no British diplomatic presence in Mauritania and you should register your presence with the British Honorary Consul in Nouakchott. You should inform the Honorary Consul if you intend to travel to areas outside the main cities of Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. See the General (Representation in Mauritania) section of this advice for more details.
Travel in Mauritania can be difficult and conditions are poor for overland travel. Domestic flights operate between the main towns. On 15 February 2007 an Air Mauritania aircraft flying between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou was hijacked.
Developments in the region may trigger public unrest, especially after Friday prayers. You should avoid large gatherings of people and demonstrations, which can turn hostile. Be particularly alert in public places.
The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Mauritania in 2006 were for replacing lost and stolen passports. You should carry a copy of your passport with you at all times for identification purposes.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.