latest FCO update

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The second round of Presidential elections will take place on 16 and 17 June in locations across Egypt. There may be increased tension and demonstrations during and after this period. There is likely to be increased security near polling stations. We advise British nationals to stay away from polling stations on election days and avoid demonstrations and election rallies.

Demonstrations are frequent in larger cities across Egypt, particularly Tahrir Square, Cairo, Alexandria, Suez and Ismailia. Demonstrations are often on Fridays but can take place at other times. British nationals should avoid demonstrations and large crowds, and follow developments on the news. There have been reports of sexual assaults on women during some demonstrations in Tahrir Square. We advise women to take extra care when near the square, particularly when alone.



Egypt travel advice

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Dear British Community,

Large demonstrations have been called for in Tahrir Square. This is due to start at 1700. We advise British Citizens to avoid all demonstrations.

Stay Safe.

Yvette Keriakos
Senior Consular Assistant

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not just Tahrir

We are aware of two large demonstrations being called for on Tuesday 19 June at 15:00 local time (14:00 BST) at the Parliament building in Cairo and 17:00 local time (18:00 BST) in Tahrir Square.

Egypt travel advice

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A demonstration is planned at the rear of the British Embassy compound on the afternoon of Tuesday, 3 July 2012. We advise all British Nationals to avoid any demonstrations in that particular area around the Embassy compound. The Embassy will remain open.

Egypt travel advice

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Originally Posted by aykalam

A demonstration is planned at the rear of the British Embassy compound on the afternoon of Tuesday, 3 July 2012. We advise all British Nationals to avoid any demonstrations in that particular area around the Embassy compound. The Embassy will remain open.

Egypt travel advice

Demonstrators probably ARE British Nationals giving vent to their feelings about the quality of service provided to them by the embassy

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Originally Posted by CAIRODEMON

Demonstrators probably ARE British Nationals giving vent to their feelings about the quality of service provided to them by the embassy

lol what service?

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"The overall level of this advice has changed; we now advise against all travel to the Governorate of North Sinai and against all but essential travel to parts of South Sinai."

Egypt travel advice

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FCO just tweeted:

Possible demonstrations in Cairo and elsewhere on 16 Nov in light of regional developments