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Throughout the year, road rallies take place through North Africa, including to areas where the UK recommends against travel. We want to ensure that you are aware of the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
If you’re taking part in cross country rallies through West or North Africa, you should be aware of the high risk of kidnapping or terrorist attacks.
There is a history of kidnap in Mauritania, Mali and Niger and the risk of terrorist attacks remains high. The Foreign Office urges anyone travelling to the area to heed the travel advice.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has tonight underlined his concern over the situation in Mali and called for an immediate return to civilian rule.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke about the situation in Mali in a series of media interviews on Sunday 13 January.
The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.
2 Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in France as part of the UK's logistical support to French military operations in Mali.
G8 Political Directors today expressed grave concern at the situation in Mali and affirmed support for the Malian Government.
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