Following London Bombing and attempted bombings in Scotland , I've decided to issue a Travel Advisory to all ,with effect to travel to and from United Kingdom.this advisory is specify issued given the light of the resent attempt to bomb the Glasgow Air Port and also revelations of attempted (and suspected ) bombers connection to UK Medical Health Service.
furthermore, following the UK practice of issuing a travel restriction every time the LTTE carry out a attack against civilian target in Sri Lanka, i decided to issue this Travel Advisory instead of a Restriction , of course. we understand the curse of terror well , and feel the impact of it on our day to day lives. therefor, with that understanding i do not wish to see the same happening to poor people of UK.
There is a high threat from terrorism in UK and a risk of innocent travelers becoming indiscriminately caught up in attacks. Terrorist attacks have taken place throughout the country, including in areas and on travel routes popular with tourists.
Considering the failed attack on Glasgow air port ,travellers should check with airline or travel agent for the latest information about flight schedules.There is heightened security, including in London and other cities.
There have been detentions, particularly of people of Muslim/Islamic affiliations. travellers should ensure that they carry some form of identification with you at all times. If you are detained, you should ask the authorities to contact your embassy or high commission. travellers are strongly advised to comply with government and security force instructions,including signing any document the UK authorities produce , while under detention. unlike places like Sri Lanka , in UK no body will force you to sign any document against you will.
I strongly recommend that all foreign nationals especially Muslims who are resident and/or working in UK, or visiting , should register with the UNHCR or HRW .furthermore, strongly recommend that travelers obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. with regards to securing insurance , travelers can also request assistance of Amnesty International , in the case of illegal detentions. just call Ms.Irene Khan. she will organise a mud slinging campaign against the UK government and call for the Queen to abdicate over the detentions.
sad it may be, the reality of UK bombing is that it depicts the double standards rich countries use against poor countries .basically , if there is a bomb attack , be it how small or insignificant it may be , where ever it may be in Sri Lanka or any country in the UKs 'good to bully' list , they simply issue travel warnings, enforce all kinds of bans and go on talking /sending missions to visit and report on the 'deteriorating' situations,preach about talking peace and democratic dialog with terrorists and so on.
but when faced with the same old "risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places " they simply switch to the 'War on Terror' mode. for them any attack against them is terror and BBC will go on calling suspects well before the UK police will start speculating. BBC will go on and have special 'help' lines and 'information' lines with every report they sent out , thus forcing the listeners into virtual state of 'snitches' . but then , in terms of reporting a incident where LTTE indiscriminately target civilians , BBC will question the LTTEs involvement , and cast doubts about any kind of allegation against the LTTE, further adding a 'inside' twist to any news story.
Resent capture of a Bomb hidden in a fuel tank of a vehicle that arrived in Colombo from LTTE held Kilinochchi , is grim reminder of perils of such policies as practised by UK. the driver was advised by the LTTE handlers in Kilinochchi before his departure , to await a certain phone call , once the vehicle was in Colombo. a call,that did arrive .it directed the driver to a drop off location of the fuel tank/bomb , but the interesting point is ,the call originated in ..........LONDON.
Terrorism is Terrorism, whether its in UK or Sri Lanka , its the use of violence against civilians and , in most cases against elected governments. UK should understand this. they must also understand the fact that , they cannot fight terror at home , while harboring terrorists and terrorist financiers of other countries in their own soil.
Bomb in the Fuel tank of vehicle in Colombo was a chilling reminder of that.
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