The Foreign Office has warned travellers to avoid areas of Cairo
after violence broke out in the Egyptian capital.
Protesters and police clashed yesterday leaving 10 dead and
hundreds wounded over fears that the country is moving towards a
military dictatorship.
Parliamentary elections are scheduled to start on November
28.
There were also reports of demonstrations in towns outside Cairo
and across Egypt.
The FCO has amended its travel advice to British nationals, and
advise that they should stay away from the flash-point areas around
Tahrir and the Downtown area and avoid crowds
It advised following events on local and international
news and seeking advice from their tour operators where
appropriate.
The British Embassy remains open, but given its proximity to
Tahrir, the Foreign Office advises travellers to call on 02 2791
6000 before making their way to the Embassy.
Middle East and North Africa minister, Alistair Burt said: "It is
important Egypt enters the coming elections in an atmosphere of
calm and mutual respect. The clashes between police and protesters
in Tahrir Square and across Egypt are deeply concerning and the
loss of life and injuries deeply regrettable.
"I condemn the violence, and call on all sides to find a peaceful
way forward, committing themselves to dialogue and the completion
of a transfer to democratic civilian rule on the basis of a
credible timetable."
