Things aren't cool in Sinai
2 Comments Published by Tom Gara on Tuesday, December 5 at Tuesday, December 05, 2006.
On the way back from a blissful few days by the Red Sea in Sinai, I got screwed around quite a bit by the guards at a few different checkpoints, who seemed a little more vigorous and enthusiastic than usual. Whatever.
Today, I get this warning in the mailbox, courtesy of the Australian embassy in Cairo. Money quote:
It looks like me and Doug's recent trip out to Sinai might have have to be my last for a little while until things cool down a little.....
Today, I get this warning in the mailbox, courtesy of the Australian embassy in Cairo. Money quote:
"Recent terrorist attacks in Egypt have targeted foreign tourists resulting in large numbers of deaths and often coincide with local holiday weekends. The security posture of Egyptian security forces remains at elevated levels in the Sinai and throughout Egypt.(my emphasis)
You should reconsider your need to travel to the Sinai at this time because of the high threat of terrorist attack. Recent media reports indicate that Israel's National Security Council urged Israeli tourists in the Sinai to leave immediately as extremists may be in advanced stages of preparing attacks against Western targets in the Sinai.
Australians could be inadvertently caught up in any attacks directed atothers. If you are in the Sinai you should consider departing immediately."
It looks like me and Doug's recent trip out to Sinai might have have to be my last for a little while until things cool down a little.....
But that's just the southern coast of Sinai right? I'm thinking of going up to St.Katherines next weekend...You reckon thats risky too?
so no new year's in dahab?