Aussies warned not to travel to Algeria
AUSTRALIANS are being warned against travelling to Algeria after the latest deadly bomb attacks in the north African nation.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) reviewed and reissued its travel advice for Algeria today, warning Australians to reconsider their need to travel to the country.
A double car-bomb strike in the capital, Algiers, has killed at least 26 people, including 11 United Nations staff, and wounded 177.
Hospital sources gave a toll of 62 dead and about 100 injured.
Responsibility for the blasts has claimed by al-Qaeda.
Although DFAT's travel advisory did not upgrade the overall threat assessment from its current second-highest level, it warned of the high risk of bombings in Algeria.
"We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Algeria at this time because of the very high threat of terrorist attack," the advice said.
"We receive regular reports indicating that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
"If you do decide to travel to Algeria you should exercise extreme caution. Attacks could occur anywhere at any time."
Australians in Algiers should "avoid any unnecessary movement and maintain extreme caution", it said.
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