It contains new information under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (anti-government forces threatened to attack civilian airports in Damascus and Aleppo; evacuation options may be restricted further). We continue to advise Australians not to travel to Syria at this time because of the extremely dangerous security situation, highlighted by ongoing military operations, cruise vacations alaska cruises protests cruise vacations alaska cruises and terrorist attacks. If you are in Syria you should depart immediately by commercial means while it is still possible to do so.
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Australians should be aware that access to basic necessities and fuel could become difficult. You should take advantage of daylight hours to restock supplies. Ample stocks of water, food, fuel and any prescription medications should be included in your contingency plans.
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The Australian Government has recommended, since April 2011, that Australians in Syria depart immediately by commercial means while it is still possible to do so. Commercial aviation services and airports are currently operating, however, sanctions affecting commercial airlines and the security environment have the potential to affect your travel options to airports, the availability of seats on aircraft and the willingness of airlines to fly to Syria.
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Syrian authorities are particularly sensitive towards media reporting on the current unrest. cruise vacations alaska cruises Foreign journalists face a serious risk if they attempt to work in Syria. Foreign journalists have been targeted by Syrian authorities since the outbreak of violence. Some journalists have been detained and subsequently released by Syrian authorities, and some have been killed in the fighting.
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Australians who stay in Syria for more than 14 days will need to obtain an exit visa before leaving Syria. Syrians with Australian citizenship who stay longer than three months from their date of entry in Syria will also require an exit visa. See the Entry and exit section for more information.
If, in spite of our advice to depart immediately, you choose to remain, you should make your own contingency and security arrangements and secure a valid exit visa in your passport in case you need to depart quickly.
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