Britain has updated its travel advisory after the Sri Lankan Government designated 16 organisations and 424 individuals for purported links to terrorism.

In its latest advisory, updated on April 17, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office stated, “On 21 March 2014, the Sri Lankan Government designated 16 organisations and 424 individuals, including the British Tamils Forum and Global Tamil Forum, for purported links to terrorism.”

Foreign travel advisory

On 21 March 2014, the Sri Lankan government designated 16 organisations and 424 individuals, including the British Tamils Forum and Global Tamil Forum, for purported links to terrorism.

Foreign nationals, with the exception of media crews, no longer need permission from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before travelling to the northern districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaittivu and Vavuniya. Military activities are ongoing and you should obey orders from the security forces and signs warning of the danger from land-mines. See Local travel – North

Political rallies in Sri Lanka have sometimes turned violent. You should avoid any political gatherings or rallies. See Political situation

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. See Terrorism

Most visits to Sri Lanka are trouble-free, but you should be aware of the risk of credit card fraud, road accidents, drownings and dengue fever which is transmitted by mosquito bites.

Sri Lanka can be affected by severe weather like tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. See Natural disasters

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.

Courtesy: dailymirror.lk