Departures: Danger in Yemen

THE Foreign Office travel advice unit (071-270 4129) warns that vehicle hijackings continue to be a problem in Yemen. 'The areas especially affected are around Amran, Marib, Dhamar and Maabar, but hijackings have also occurred in Sana'a,' it says. The FO recommends that visitors not in organised tour groups should contact the British Embassy before travelling outside Sana'a.