The
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all
travel to Aceh except for those involved in post-tsunami humanitarian
and reconstruction work under the auspices of a recognised aid
organisation that has a security plan approved by the Indonesian
authorities to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. Parts
of Aceh remain affected by a long running internal conflict with the
possibility of armed clashes. An aid worker was shot and injured while
travelling at night in West Aceh on 23 June. Relief agencies should
check the local security advice of the UN Office for Crisis and
Humanitarian Affairs in Banda Aceh.
We advise against travel to some parts of Maluku,
especially Ambon, and some parts of Central Sulawesi, which are
experiencing civilian unrest. At least 22 people were killed in a bomb
attack in Central Sulawesi on Saturday 28 May.
There remains a high threat from terrorism in
Indonesia. We continue to receive reports that terrorists in Indonesia
are planning further attacks on Westerners and Western interests.
Attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in Indonesia and are likely
to be directed against locations and buildings frequented by
foreigners.
The Indonesian Police are on a state of high alert in
Jakarta, and have deployed additional personnel around the city,
including additional security arrangements for embassies.
Terrorists have shown in previous attacks, like the
attack on the Australian Embassy, the Marriott Hotel, Jakarta and the
Bali bombings, that they have the means and the motivation to carry out
successful attacks.
Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are
severe and can include the death penalty.
