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Latest update: Summary and Safety and securtiy section – presidential elections will take place on 28 February with a possible second round of voting on 13 March; although the political situation is stable, there could be unannounced demonstrations and strikes, and the security situation may deteriorate; you should remain vigilant, stay away from large public gatherings and monitor local and social media
Posted on 10 February 2016 | 2:06 am
Latest update: Summary – Mauritius is experiencing torrential rain on 10 February; the Government has closed all schools and offices and the British High Commission has closed because of localised flooding in Port Louis
Latest update: Terrorism section – on 8 February 2016, there was a car bomb in the Al-Aziziyah district of southern Riyadh
Posted on 9 February 2016 | 9:34 am
Latest update: Summary and Health section – one case of Zika virus was reported in Maldives in June 2015; you should follow the advice of the National Travel Health Network and Centre, particularly if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and seek advice from a health professional if you have any further questions or concerns
Latest update: Summary and Safety and security section (Political situation) – the first round of presidential elections is scheduled to take on 21 February; there may be a heavier than normal security presence in towns and cities around this period; you should be vigilant and avoid any political events or protests
Latest update: Summary and Health section – the reciprocal healthcare agreement between the UK and Belarus was terminated with effect from 26 December 2015
Latest update: this advice has been reviewed and re-issued without amendment
Latest updates: – Terrorism section – on 2 February 2016 there was an explosion on a Daallo Airlines flight to Djibouti from Mogadishu and in January there was a major terror attacks at Lido beach in Mogadishu; Safety and security section – British government officials serving in Somalia live and work under strict security rules