The Age [Australia], October 18 2002
Department advice on travel
October 18 2002
Threats against Australians and Australian interests in Indonesia are high, given
possible terrorist action and civil disorder against Australians and Australian interests.
All Australians in Indonesia who are concerned about their security should consider
departure. We recommend that short-term visitors whose presence in Indonesia is not
essential depart.
Australians are advised to defer all travel to Bali and defer all non-essential travel to
other parts of Indonesia. Australian visitors in Bali should consider advancing their
departures on available flights. In the meantime they should remain in their hotels,
avoid public places where possible and call home to advise families of their wellbeing.
Australians should be particularly careful in Jakarta, Balikpapan, Surabaya and
Yogyakarta. More generally, Australians in Indonesia should exercise extreme
caution and avoid commercial and public places where possible, particularly areas
known to be frequented by foreigners.
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