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Australia issues travel warning
for Germany, France
10 May, 2007
Australia has warned its citizens
travelling to Germany to exercise
caution in view of an increased risk
of a terrorist attack.
The warning came after Australia’s
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade reviewed its travel advice for
Germany.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade German has said on its website
that “public statements continue to
note the possibility of terrorist
attacks in Germany.”
It adds: “The German Interior Ministry
has said the threat has become more
serious.
On April 20, 2007, the United States
Embassy issued a warden message
advising that US diplomatic missions
and installations are increasing
security in response to the heightened
terrorist threat.”
Australia has also warned travellers
to France to be careful following the
French presidential election in which
conservative Nicolas Sarkozy won.
Sporadic violence occurred in a number
of French cities after Sarkozy
received 53.1% of the presidential
vote as against 46.9% for Socialist
candidate Segolene Royal. The leftists
in France fear that Sarkozy would
prove a divisive, dangerous and
abrasive leader.
Australia’s Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade has asked
Australians travelling to France to
avoid protests, demonstrations,
political rallies and large public
celebrations as they may turn violent.
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