Travel Departures: Niger danger
THE Foreign Office says trans-Saharan truck companies are now obliged to use a military escort through the region of Niger affected by a Tuareg rebellion, and 'strongly discourages' tourists from going there. Foreign Office advice line: 071- 270 4129, or Ceefax p564.
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