Travel-Advisory-9-April-2007.Pdf

Travel Advisory on Field Security Status and Security-Related Travel Restrictions

09 April 2007 (Restricted – Not for external use)

Travelers to countries/duty stations where any SECURITY PHASE has been declared must obtain SECURI TY CLEARANCE from the DESI GNATED OFFI CI AL in the country concerned prior to travel.The request for security clearance should include the staff member’s complete NAME, TITLE and AGENCY, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) and estimated time of departure (ETD), as well as an itinerary, and the PURPOSE of the mission. Security PHASES are as follows:

• PHASE I : Precautionary • PHASE I I : Restricted Movement • PHASE I I I : Relocation • PHASE I V : Emergency Operations • PHASE V : Evacuation

Travelers to countries/duty stations where NO Security Phase is in effect must inform the Designated Official in the country concerned of their travel dates and contact details.

Upon arrival in any country, even if it is not in a Phase, contact must be made with the Designated Official and/or FSCO advising of the traveler’s ETA, ETD, itinerary and confirming contact details.

Security clearances are not issued for dependants of UN staff members, however when recognized dependants travel to countries that are not in a security phase, or are in Security Phase I or II, Designated Officials and FSCOs should be advised of itineraries and contact details.

NB: All areas in PHASE 3 or above are NON-FAMI LY duty stations.

For additional information please contact DSS. Tel.: 1-212-963-5113 Duty Officer: 1-917-912-3202 fax: 1-212-963-4104

Countries updated From: '2007-04-02 08:00' till '2007-04-09 08:00' Afghanistan Benin Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Chad Congo, Democratic Republic of Equatorial Guinea Gabon Guinea Guyana Iraq Jordan Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Nepal Nigeria Paraguay Sri Lanka Sudan Tunisia

AFGHANI STAN : Capital: KABUL - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire country.Missions to all areas in Afghanistan should be Afghanistan MOSS compliant. The CSA Office will provide authorisation and guidance to enter all areas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, has advised that they will not be issuing visas at the Kabul airport. Visas must be obtained from the Afghanistan Embassy in the staff members’ respective countries. A security briefing is mandatory on arrival; briefings are given on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1600 hrs at the UN Security Office in the UNDP Compound, and at the UN Afghanistan Security Coordination Centre in the UNOCA Compound. The UNAMA radio room can be reached via tel.: 1-212-963-2668, fax: 1- 212-963-2669. From 1 May 2007 all Security Clearance Requests (international staff request for clearance to enter, road mission, air clearances)for travel into the country should be submitted through ISECT. However requests sent by email:[email protected] and [email protected], will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.

Designated Official, Mr. Tom Koenigs UNAMA, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-6100, fax: 390-831-246-269, cell: 93-70-281-442 Deputy Designated Official, Ms. Ameerah HAQ, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 1-212-963-2668 Ext:6307, cell: 93-70-298-993 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Terry DAVI S, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-83-124-6383, fax: 39-083-124-5508, cell: 93-70-281-673 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Michael GODFREY, Email: mailto:[email protected]; UNDP, phone: 39-083-124 5547, fax: 39-083-124-6382, cell: 93-70-281-882 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. I an MI LLER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-083-124-6209, cell: 93-799489559 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. James BELL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-083-124-6520, cell: 93-070-608010/93-0-799553646 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Joseph BRADY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-083-124-6382, cell: 93-70-603-382 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Navin GAUTAM, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-0831-24-6921/1-212-963-2668/6921, cell: 93-70-500926/93-799-271060 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Rizvi KAI SER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-083-124-6499, cell: 93-799-765165 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Rodney COCKS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-83-124-6720, fax: 1-212-963-2668 ext 6726/39-831-24-6726, cell: 93-70-224-954 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Saleh TEMBO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-083-124-6620, cell: 93-070-400239 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Viliame SERUVAKULA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 39-083-124-6409, fax: 39-0831-24649, cell: 93-70-728-146 ALBANI A : Capital: TI RANA - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the areas of Has, Kukes and Tropoje.Security Clearance requests should be sent to the office of the Security Adviser, email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Gulden TURKOZ-COSSLETT, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 355-4-233-122/233-148/233, fax: 355-4-232-075/234-448, cell: 355-69-207-1252 Security Adviser, Mr. William SI MPSON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 355-4-266-321, fax: 355-4-266-232, cell: + 355-68-202-4483 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Elzira SAGYNBAEVA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 355-4-233122, fax: 355-4-232075, cell: 355-682-025733 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 ALGERI A : Capital: ALGI ERS - PHASE I PHASE I :in effect for the rest of the country except areas specified as Phase II. PHASE I I :In effect for the mountainous areas including the Wilayas of Ain Defla, Chlef, Saida, Sidi Bel Abbes, Blida, Medea, Bouira, Boumerdes, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia, Jilel, Skikda and Tindouf.Travel outside the capital city is subject to case-by-case approval of the Designated Official. Security Clearance requests should be submitted to the office of the FSCO, [email protected] and [email protected]. Please note that, Security Clearance requests for Tindouf (under Phase II) should be addressed to Mr. Julian Harston at ([email protected]) with copy to the Chief Security Officer, Mr. Patrick Nebo ([email protected]). Security clearance requests should be submitted 7 working days in advance. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 01 May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Marc DESTANNE DE BERNI S, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 213-21-69-19-53/69-12-12, Ext. 250, fax: 213-21-69-37-92/23-55, cell: 213-61-51-31-92 Security Adviser, Mr. Babacar NDI AYE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 213-21-69-20-28/69-12-12, Ext. 231, fax: 213-21-69-20-28, cell: 213-61-51-31-95 Desk Officer, Mr. I nnocent Gabriel DASSANOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-5558, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-291-9814 ANDORRA: Capital: ANDORRA LA VELLA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 ANGOLA : Capital: LUANDA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Security clearance requests should be addressed through the Security Office ([email protected]) or by Fax: 244-222-335-609. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Anatolio NDONG MBA, Email: [email protected] FAO, Resident Coordinator, phone: 244-222-325-757/327-108, fax: 244-222-328-710, cell: 244-923-715-974/912-206-768 Security Adviser, Mr. Luis Alberto ROQUETA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 244-222-331-181, ext. 258, fax: 244-222-335-609, cell: 244-912-320-842 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Fernando TABAREZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 244-222-331-181, ext. 306, fax: 244-222-335-609, cell: 244-912-522-028, 244-924-761-653 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Antonio Carlos MARTI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 244-222-331-181, ext. 306, fax: 244-222-335-609, cell: 244-912-433-507 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 ANTI GUA AND BARBUDA: Capital: SAI NT JOHN'S - NO PHASEThe Designated Official for Barbados covers also Antigua and Barbuda. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Carlos Felipe MARTI NEZ, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 54-11-4320-8701, fax: 54-11-4320-8708, cell: 54-156-557-3387 Security Adviser, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 54-11-4320-8756, fax: 54-11-4320-8754, cell: 54-911-4029-3536 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 ARMENI A : Capital: YEREVAN - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for Yerevan and the regions of Ararat, Armavir, Aragatsotn, Kotayk, Lori and Shirak. PHASE I I :is in effect for Gegharkunik, Tavoush, Syunik, Vayots Dzor.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Security Adviser, Mr. Yordan I vanov, email: [email protected] with copy to the Designated Official, Ms. Consuelo Vidal, and the Local Security Assistant, Hamlet Mirzoian, email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using I SECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Consuelo VI DAL, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 374-10-566-073 ext. 105, fax: 374-10-543-811, cell: 374-93-931-258 Security Adviser, Mr. Yordan I VANOV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 374-10-543-822/566-073 ext 107, fax: 374-10-543-811, cell: 374-91-222-461 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 AUSTRALI A : Capital: CANBERRA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Abdullah Saleh MBAMBA, Email: [email protected] UNIC, phone: 61-2-6273 8200, fax: 61-2-62738206, cell: 61-419 987 856 /61-414-853 421 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 AUSTRI A : Capital: VI ENNA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Antonio Maria COSTA, Email: [email protected] UNOV, phone: 43-1-260-60-5001/5002/5003, fax: 43-1-260-60-5819, cell: 43-664-830-3902 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Nauludole MATAI TI NI, Email: [email protected] UNOV, Chief of Security and Safety, phone: 43-1-26060-3901/3900, fax: 43-1-26060-5834, cell: 43-699-1459-3901 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 AZERBAI JAN : Capital: BAKU - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the areas of Fizuli not in Phase IV, the areas of the Aghjabedi, Agdam, Barda, Tartar, Goranboy, Khanlar and Dashkesan Districts not included under Phase IV. PHASE I V:is in effect for the entire conflict zone/occupied territories (Nogorni Karabkh and the Districts of Kalbajar, Lachin, Gubadli, Zangilan and Jebrail Districts; and part of Fizuli, Aghjabedi, Agdam, Barda, Tartar, Goranboy, Khanlar and Dashkesan)No Phase is in effect for all parts of the country that are not in Phase I or Phase Four. All Security Clearance Requests should be sent to [email protected] no later than 48 hours in advance. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Bruno POUEZAT, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 994-12-4980-581/492-1773, fax: 994-12-492-2491, cell: 994-50-225-3588 Deputy Designated Official, Ms. Lynne MI LLER, Email: [email protected] WFP, phone: 994-12-493-8096, fax: 994-12-493-8206, cell: 994-50-201-9992 Security Adviser, Mr. Suad CENGI C, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 994 12 492 3118, fax: 994 12 492 2491, cell: 994 50 724 1677 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 BAHAMAS : Capital: NASSAU - NO PHASEThe Designated Official for Jamaica covers also Bahamas. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Sayed AQA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: + 973- 17- 319- 428 ext. 411, fax: 973-17-311-500, cell: + 973-363-222-04 Security Adviser, Mr. Yuri DOUBOGRAI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 965-475-1469/82/91/93 ext. 115, fax: 965-475-1467, cell: 965-766-1894 Country Security Focal Point, Mrs. Heba HABI B, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 973-17-319-416, fax: 973-17-311-500, cell: 973-39-847470 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 BANGLADESH : Capital: DHAKA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the enitre country, including "Capital Dhaka".Upon arrival in Dhaka all international staff assigned to Bangladesh should contact the UN Security Unit (02-811-8600 ext 2675 or 2682) to obtain security briefing. No travel to phased areas should be undertaken without security clearance from the Designated Official. Bangladesh has commenced processing requests through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT). From 17 March 2007, all requests should be submitted through ISECT. However requests sent by email:[email protected], will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.

Designated Official, Ms. Renata Lok DESSALLI EN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 880-2-811-3320 Direct or 8118600 Ext. 2401, fax: 880-2-811-7811, cell: 880-171-3047171 Security Adviser, Mr. Richard JANSEN, Email: [email protected];[email protected] DSS, phone: 880-2-811-8600 ext: 2675, fax: 880-2-9127583, cell: 880-171-3036042 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Bijay SHAH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 880-811-8600 Ext: 2683, cell: 880-171-3047509 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 BARBADOS : Capital: BRI DGETOWN - NO PHASE Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.

No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Rosina WI LTSHI RE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 1-246-467-6001, fax: 1-246-429-2448, cell: 1-246-822-3021 Security Adviser, Mr. I sireli DUGU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 1-876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 1-876-978-8028, cell: 1-876-999-9762 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Stein HANSEN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 1-246-467-6003, fax: 1-246-429-2448, cell: 1-246-243-0438 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 BELARUS: Capital: MI NSK - NO PHASE

Designated Official, Ms. Cihan SULTANOGLU, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 375172274876, fax: 375172260340, cell: 375296100044 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. I lija TODOROVI CH, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 375-17-227-7357, fax: 375-17-227-0800, cell: 375-29-611-1480 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Tatiana BYKHANKOVA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 375-17-227-4876/227-7971, fax: 375-17-226-0340, cell: 375-29-627-7971 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 BELGI UM : Capital: BRUSSELS - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Antonio VI GI LANTE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 322-505-4621, cell: 32-478-796-434 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Peter DELAHAYE, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 322-513-2251, fax: 322-513-2290, cell: 32-472-977-748 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Diana MOLI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 32-2-505-4622, fax: 32-2-503-4729, cell: 32-473-822-517 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 BELI ZE : Capital: BELMOPAN - NO PHASE Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Luis Castro, is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Rana FLOWERS, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 501-223-3864/3609, fax: 501-223-3891 Security Adviser, Mr. Luis CASTRO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 502-2384-3136/2385-3867, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. John FLOWERS, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 501-223-3864 ext 231, cell: 501-604-4616 / 602-7561 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 BENI N : Capital: COTONOU - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.

Designated Official, Ms. Edith GASANA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 229-21-31-30-45/46/79; 229 97 97 64 04, fax: 229-21-31-57-86, cell: 229-95-96-90-79 Security Adviser, Mr. Nestor OUEDRAOGO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 229 21 31 30 45 / 46; 229 97 48 16 03, fax: 229-21-31-57-86/33-21, cell: 229-95-06-53-83/229-90-04-11-95 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Kwaku Abrefa, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 229 97 97 97 38; 229-21-31-30-45/46/79, fax: 229-21-31-57-86/33-21, cell: 229-97-49-98-00 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 BHUTAN : Capital: THI MPHU - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect in Samtse, Samdrup Jongkhar and Sarpang district.Travel through Chukha District by road to Phuentsholing is in No Phase. Road travel continues to be regularly disrupted by landslides and heavy snowfall. Medical facilities in the capital city are modest. Please note that the CSA, Mr. Alioune Diop the DSA, Mr. Jens Larsen and the FSCO, Mr. Lars Siefert are based in New Delhi, India. Security clearances should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Email requests for security clearances should be sent to the following address:[email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Nicholas ROSELLI NI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 975-2-322605, fax: 975-2-328526, cell: 975-1711-0053 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Alioune DI OP, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-2461-5051, cell: 91-9871492320 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Jens LARSEN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-2465-2333 ext:257, fax: 91-11-246-11351, cell: 91-9971-589981 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Lars SI EFERT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-465-32408, fax: 91-11-246-11351, cell: 91-99100-62906 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Toshihiro TANAKA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 975-2-322-424 Ext: 154, fax: 975-2-322-657, cell: 975-1711-0106 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 BOLI VI A : Capital: LA PAZ - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Bolivia must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Antonio MOLPECERES, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 591-2-279-5967, fax: 591-2-279-5963, cell: 591-701-23137 Security Adviser, Mr. Santiago RAMI REZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 591-2-279-5544 x 310, fax: 591-2-279-5820, cell: 591-701-22633 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 BOSNI A AND HERZEGOVI NA: Capital: SARAJEVO - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Staff on personal travel are reminded to notify the office of the Security Adviser with their full itinerary. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Security Adviser, Mr. Scott Hays, email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using I SECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Christine McNAB, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 387-33-563-840, fax: 387-33-552-330, cell: 387-61-160-549 Security Adviser, Mr. Scott HAYS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 387-33-563-872, fax: 387-33-563-877/ 552-330, cell: 387-61-482-735 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 BOTSWANA : Capital: GABORONE - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Kristan SCHOULTZ, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 267-395-1680/ 267-395-2121, fax: 267-390-1459, cell: 267-7210-3736 Deputy Designated Official, Dr. Jean Alfazema KALI LANI, Email: mailto:[email protected], WHO, phone: 267-397-3503/397-1505 ext 201, fax: 276-395-9483, cell: 267-7130-6478 Security Adviser, Ms. Annette LEI JENAAR, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, phone: 267-395-2121,ext: 409, fax: 267-397-4338, cell: 267-72-320-006 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Meliha HADZI ABDI C, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: + 267 395 2121 x605, fax: + 267 317 0996, cell: + 267 713 20120 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 BRAZI L : Capital: BRASI LI A - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the city of Rio de JaneiroIn recent weeks, violent clashes between armed gangs and the police forces have occurred in Rio de Janeiro. In some cases, public buses have been set on fire and armed roadblocks have been set up by the armed gangs. Federal troops have been sent to the city of Rio de Janeiro city to provide additional security. In addition, there has been an increase in armed robberies on the routes from the international airport to the Southern Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema & Leblon). Visitors are more vulnerable to such incidents due to their lack of local knowledge and experience. As a result, all visitors and UN staff are advised to make prior transportation arrangements with their receiving organization for travel from the International Airport to their hotels. Avoid traveling by night on Linha Vermelha (Red Line), which is the expressway that links the International Airport to the Southern Zone. The same applies to Linha Amarela (Yellow Line), which links the International Airport to Barra da Tijuca and Avenida Brasil for further connections to the downtown area and the suburbs. If you arrive at the International Airport during the hours of darkness, consider spending the night at the airport hotel. While in Rio de Janeiro, give preference to registered radio taxis for transportation as they are considered the safest, or ask advice from your hotel concierge. If feasible, do not use public transportation (buses), especially in the suburbs. Avoid the proximity of “favelas” (shanty towns). For further information contact your agency representative in country or the UN Security Officer. Staff traveling to Brazil should read the Security tips, specified for the main Brazilian cities, published on the website www.undss.bvs.br. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Brazil must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS travel portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mrs. Kim BOLDUC, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 5561-3038-9100, fax: 5561-3038-9009, cell: 5561-8124-0091 Security Adviser, Mr. Manuel ANTONI O, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 55-61-3036-8986, fax: 55-61-3036-8985, cell: 55-61-8153-8927 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM : Capital: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - NO PHASEPlease note that the Designated Official for Malaysia, Mr. Richard Leete is also responsible for Brunei Darussalam. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard LEETE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 603-2095-9158, fax: 603-2095-2870, cell: 603-012-277-7312 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 BULGARI A : Capital: SOFI A - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Neil BUHNE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 359-2-969-6100/6103, fax: 359-2-981-3184, cell: 359-888-567-390 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Octavian BI VOL, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 359-2-969-6206, fax: 359-2-981-3184, cell: 359-889-930-187 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Lene JESPERSEN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 359-2-969-6108/6100, fax: 359-2-981-3184, cell: 359-88-832-3488 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 BURKI NA FASO : Capital: OUAGADOUGOU - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official a.i., Ms. Joan French, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, Resident Representative, phone: 226-50-30-02-35, fax: 226-50-30-09-68, cell: 226-76-55-28-51 Security Adviser, Mr. I drissa MBAYE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 226-50-30-15-40 / 226-50-30-67-62 ext 547, fax: 226-50-30-15-40, cell: 226-70-20-04-84 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Victoire DOGBE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 226-50-362829, fax: 226-310470, cell: 226-70-200611 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 BURUNDI : Capital: BUJUMBURA - PHASE I I I PHASE I I :is in effect inthe the Central, Eastern and Northern Provinces which include Bururi, Cankuzo, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Muramvya, Mwaro, Makamba, Muyinga, Ngozi and Ruyigi. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the Provinces of Bubanza, Cibitoke, Bujumbura Rural and Bujumbura Ville.Staff movement and missions to/within the country are subject to appropriate clearance from the Designated Official except movements within the municipality where the office is located. A movement restriction from 23:00 to 06:00 is enforced for all UN international staff members. Travel/Missions in Phase II areas are subject to military escort for UN vehicle traveling alone ; convoys of at least 2 MOSS compliant vehicles do not require armed escorts. The same rules shall apply for UN vehicles traveling from Bujumbura (across phase III areas) to phase II areas, and to the Congo RDC border on the major roads RN1 (Bujumbura- Kayanza), RN3 (Bujumbura - Nyanza Lac), RN4 (Bujumbura - Gatumba), RN5 (Bujumbura- Cibitoke), RN7 (Bujumbura-Nyakararo). In Phase III areas armed escorts remain mandatory fo all UN Missions. Security clearance from the Designated Official is mandatory prior to travel to Burundi and inside the country on a minumum of 48 hours notice. All Security clearance requests (internal and external) should be sent to [email protected]. Security briefing is mandatory upon arrival in Burundi. Please note that from April 1, 2007, Burundi will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed Security Clearance requests. Starting May 1, 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted. All requests for security clearance (internal and external) should be sent to [email protected]. Security briefing is mandatory upon arrival in Burundi. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Youssef Mahmoud, Email: [email protected] BINUB, phone: 257 205000 ext 5188, fax: 257 205-222, cell: 257 917 394 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Mustafa Soares Cassama, Email: [email protected] FAO, Resident Representative, phone: 257-222-655 / 220-771, fax: 257-216-656 / 227-364, cell: 257-855-500 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Jean-Luc KI STER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 257 205000 ext 5199, fax: 257 205001, cell: 257 950 546 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Mamadou CAMARA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 257-30-20-85, fax: 257-30-20-85, cell: 257-966-773 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 CAMBODI A : Capital: PHNOM PENH - NO PHASEAll International staff must report to the UN Security Advisor on the first Wednesday after arrival on assignment, for a Security Briefing at 1400 hrs. The SMT has restricted all road travel outside the capital. UN Staff may only travel by road, between 0600 hrs and 1800 hrs. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel a notification should be sent to the Designated Official using ISECT..

Designated Official, Mr. Douglas GARDNER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 855-23-726-203, fax: 855-23-216-257/721-042/210-214, cell: 855-12-839-791 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Andrew POMPEY, Email: [email protected] DSS, fax: 855-23-214-801, cell: 855-12-990-010 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 CAMEROON : Capital: YAOUNDÉ - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country with the exception of those provinces listed under Phase II. PHASE I I :is in effect for East, Adamaoua, North and far North Provinces.Agencies organizing official travel of their staff to the Far North Province of Cameroon should request security clearance from the Designated Official in Chad due to the proximity of these areas to Ndjamena in Chad as opposed to their distance to Yaounde. The Designated Official, Cameroon should be copied. Travel to this area is considered dangerous and should be avoided unless special arrangements for armed escort are made: namely road from Maroua to Kousseri and Chad border along which there is risk of attack by armed bandits. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Field Security Coordination Officer ([email protected]) or ([email protected]). Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mrs. Sophie de CAEN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 237-220-0793, fax: 237-220-0796, cell: 237-713-4547 Security Adviser, Mr. Nathan DANQUAH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 237-220-0797, fax: 237-220-0797, cell: 237-750-0875 / 237-931-5958 Desk Officer, Mr. I nnocent Gabriel DASSANOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-5558, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-291-9814 CANADA : Capital: OTTAWA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Taieb Cherif, Email: [email protected] ICAO, phone: 514-954-8041, fax: 514-954-6077 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 CAPE VERDE : Capital: PRAI A - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Also, note that Security Adviser for Cape Verde, Mr. Lionel Gasparot, is based in Senegal.

Designated Official, Mrs. Patricia DE MOWBRAY, Email: [email protected],[email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 238-262-23-01, fax: 238-262-10-96, cell: 238-991-29-48 Security Adviser, Mr. Lionel Gasparot, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, phone: 221-839-90-96, cell: 221-450-58-21 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Titus Osundina, Email: [email protected] Other, phone: 238-260-9667, cell: 238-991-3212 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 CENTRAL AFRI CAN REP.: Capital: BANGUI - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect in the prefecture of Lobaye and the capital city of Bangui. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the prefectures of Kemo, Ombella Mpoko, Nana Mamberé, Mamberé Kadei, Sangha Mbarré Ouham, Ouham Pende and the cities of Bambari and Kaga Bandoro. PHASE I V:in effect in the prefectures of Nana Grebizi (except the city of Kaga Bandoro), Ouaka (except the city of Bambari), Basse Kotto, Haute Kotto, Mbomou, Haute Mbomou, Bamingui Bangoran and Vakaga.Upon arrival in Bangui, UN should contact the office of the Designated Official in order to be briefed on security-related matters. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official ([email protected]), with copy to the Security Adviser ([email protected]) and Deputy Security Adviser ([email protected]). Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Toby LANZER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 236 61 49 77, fax: 236 61 17 32, cell: 236 50 12 56 Security Adviser, Mr. Epiphane MONGBO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 236-61-25-35, cell: 236-60-54-119 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Abdoulaye BARRY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 236 61 19 77, cell: 236 56 33 06 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 CHAD : Capital: N'JAMENA - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :in effect for the whole country except the Eastern Provinces of Chad. PHASE I V:in effect in the Eastern Provinces of Chad, including the areas South of the Ennedi Region with Capital Bahai, the region of Wadi Fira with capital Biltine and the Region of Ouaddai with capital Abeche.Agencies are reminded that travels to Chad are suspended, unless there is specific authorization from the Designated Official. All missions to Chad are selective, subject to security clearance and should be Chad moss compliant. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Kingsley AMANI NG, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 235-51-71-00, cell: 235-31-64-45/20-10-04 Security Adviser, Mr. Charles HOCK, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 235-52-35-97/51-87-57 Ext: 282, fax: 235-52-35-97/51-93-30, cell: 235-628-93-93/237-798-59-84 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Christophe KY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, cell: 235 43 23 04 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Oumarou SOULEY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 235 614 5437 Desk Officer, Mr. Kenneth PAYUMO, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5076, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-400-9572 CHI LE : Capital: SANTI AGO - NO PHASE No security clearance is currently required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Jose Luis MACHI NEA, Email: [email protected] ECLAC, Executive Secretary, phone: 562-210-2556/8, fax: 562-208-1801, cell: 569-309-0291 Security Adviser, Mr. Manuel ARCOS, Email: [email protected] ECLAC, Chief Security Officer, phone: 562-210-2589, fax: 562-210-2705, cell: 56-99-537-5662 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 CHI NA : Capital: BEI JI NG - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Khalid MALI K, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 86-10-8532-0700, fax: 86-10-8532-0900, cell: 86-1370-102-5076 Security Adviser, Mr. Brian SMI TH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 853-20800 Extn: 950, cell: 91- 98185-46240 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Renaud MEYER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 86-10-8532-0702, fax: 86-10-8532-0900, cell: 86-1360-100-4593 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 COLOMBI A : Capital: BOGOTA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for Bogotá DC and Cartagena. PHASE I I :is in effect for the rest of the country, except the Archipelagos of San Andres and Providencia where there is NO PHASE, and the areas mentioned under Phases One and Three. PHASE I I I :is in effect for Province of Putumayo.Essential Staff movements and Missions to/within the country are subject to clearance from the Designated Official, except movements within the municipality where the office is located. Road movements restricted to day-light time and with appropriate minimum security equipment required for the phase. Movements to capital cities of the Departments are authorized only by air, except those missions that need to be conducted by road due to operational reasons and on exceptional basis. The Designated Official advises that as the security situation in certain Departments and regions of the country remains potentially volatile, specific and more restrictive security measures apply for road movements. Therefore, field Missions in Colombia should be coordinated in advance through the Security Office. External UN missions and newly assigned UN Staff are requested to contact the Office of the Security Adviser for security briefing upon arrival. External missions are requested to establish contact with the Office of the Security Adviser via the 24/7 Security Operations Center immediately upon arrival, report details of their lodging and transportation and receive latest update on security situation. From 1 January 2006, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Colombia should be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal ( https://dss.un.org), at least one week prior to the proposed travel. Inquiries about security clearance requests can be sent via email to [email protected] The UNDSS Security Operations Center is available 24/7: phone + 57 1 3762849 or + 57 1 4889000 ext 494, fax + 57 1 3762850, cell. + 57 311 2598976.

Designated Official, Mr. Bruno MORO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 571-488-9000 ext. 215, fax: 57-1-376-2850, cell: 57-312-454-5400 Security Adviser, Mr. Omar CASTI GLI ONI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 57-1-488-9000 ext 203, fax: 57-1-376-2850, cell: 57-311-259-8440 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Rustam SALYAKHOV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 57-1-488-9000 ext. 142, fax: 57-1-376-2850, cell: 57-311-259-8441 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Alvaro ROMERO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 57-7643-2303 ext. 2, cell: 57-311-561-2175 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Fernando VACCOTTI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 57-2-557-3696, fax: 57-2-557-4392, cell: 57-311-876-4281 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Juan DE MORA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 574-321-2288 ext. 204, fax: 574-312-5496, cell: 57-311-259-8442 Field Security Coordination Officer, Ms. María Victoria MONTALVO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 571-488-9000 ext. 208, fax: 57-1-376-2850, cell: 57-311-561-2176 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 COMOROS : Capital: MORONI - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in the entire Union (Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli).The observatory for Volcano Karthala in Grande Comore continues to register seisimic activities. Volcanic eruptions occured in April and November 2005, May 2006 and January 2007. In view of the prevailing situation, all UN personnel/consultants must contact the Security Advisor for a security briefing upon arrival. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Opia Mensah KUMAH, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 269-73-10-25, fax: 269-73-15-77/73-13-03, cell: 269-33-15-10 Security Adviser, Mr. Agboessi CLOUBOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 269-731-558/559, fax: 269-731-577, cell: 269-33-15-18 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Fernando ABAGA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 269-73-02-28/73-15-58, fax: 269-73-02-28, cell: 269-33-15-11 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 CONGO, DEMOCRATI C REPUBLI C OF: Capital: Kinshasa - PHASE I I I PHASE I I :is in effect for Lubumbashi. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the capital city of Kinshasa, the provinces of Bas-Congo, Bandundu, Equateur and Kasai Occidental, the cities of Bunia, Beni, Butembo, Bukavu, in the province of Kasai Oriental, the Oriental province (less the district of Ituri), the province of Katanga (less North Katanga - zones formerly under the control of RDC/Goma relating to the district of Tanganyka as well as the Pweto and Kabango regions), the Ituri region of Oriental Province and the city of Goma in South Kivu. PHASE I V:is in effect in the district of Ituri (less Bunia), North Kivu (less Goma, Beni, Butembo), South Kivu (less Bukavu), Maniema (less Kindu), North and South Kivu as well as in North Katanga (the zones of Katanga Province formerly under the control of RCD/Goma relating to the district of Tanganyka as well as the Pweto and Kabango regions), the territory of Masisi. In light of the current security situation, all official travel to DRC requires advance approval from the Designated Official. River traffic between Kinshasa and Brazzaville will be closed at 1700 hours. Due to the tense situation still prevailing in the country, the Designated Official for Democratic Republic of the Congo, in consultation with the Security Management Team, has extended the restriction on external travel to the DRC until further notice. Due to deterioration of the security situation in Eastern DRC, all travel of UN staff members to, or through, the provincial capital city of Goma, in the North Kivu Province, are restricted as of Sunday 29 November 2006, until further notice. All internal or external UN travels to Goma must be specifically authoraized by the DO in Kinshasa. The Designated Official (DO) is SRSG, Mr William Swing, and the Deputy DO (DDO) is the RC/HC/DSRSG, Mr Ross Mountain. Requests for security clearance should be addressed as follows: a. MONUC and secretariat staff requests should be addressed to [email protected]. b. All other UN staff requests should be addressed to [email protected]. DDO, Mr Ross Mountain, e mail: [email protected]; Tel: 00243 818905275; Fax: 00243 818905279; Cell: 00243 818907869. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. William Lacy SWI NG, Email: [email protected] MONUC, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1 212 963 0207, fax: 243-87-17-62-317, cell: 243-81-89-07-646 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Ross MOUNTAI N, Email: [email protected] MONUC, phone: 1-212-963-0103, ext. 5275, fax: 243-87-17-62-317, cell: 243-81-89-07-869 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Roger ARSENAULT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-818907727, fax: 243-818906965, cell: 243-818907727/998120126 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Mamadou DI OUF, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-997068571/24381890-5724, fax: 243-818906965, cell: 00243 818907446 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Demba DI CKO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-98-47-78-12, cell: 243-818999-320 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Krishna DAS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-813532180, cell: 24-381-368-4202 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Landio ZALLA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243 818 906 424, cell: 243 818 845 000 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sherif SHAHIN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-81715979 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Ulrich SCHWENGER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-819600200, cell: 243-99-850-63-63 ; 243-81-171-5669 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Valentin ALDEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-812004900, cell: 243-(0) 81 200 4900 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yacouba Abdou, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 243-818847000 Desk Officer, Mr. Luc VANDAMME, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5454, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-402-3404 CONGO, REPUBLI C OF: Capital: BRAZZAVI LLE - PHASE I I PHASE I :is in effect in downtown Brazzaville, Pointe Noire, Region of Kouilou, Region of Niary-Bouenza-Lekoumou, Regions of Plateaux, Cuvette and Sangha. PHASE I I :is in effect for Brazzaville (Bas-Congo & Makelekele), Region of Likouala (Betou, Impfondo and Loukolela). PHASE I I I :is in effect in Kinkala (Urban Centre), Route RN2, three kilometres westward across the Pool area and eastward to the Congo border; the road from Brazzaville to Nganga-Lingolo and Voka (P25) that continues in the direction of Kinkala through Louingui and Pool department south of Louingui. PHASE I V:is in effect for the rest of the Pool region. Agencies are advised to contact the Designated Official and the Security Office in Brazzaville for information on the precise geographical delimitations of the above-mentioned areas. The Designated Official will approve urgent and necessary missions on a case-by-case basis.Agencies are advised that all proposed travel outside of Brazzaville will require additional approval for security clearance from the Designated Official and specific briefing update from the Security Adviser. For all clearance requests, the following e-mail address is recommended : [email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Aurelien AGBENONCI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 242-81-57-63, fax: 242-81-16-79/31-205-407-188, ext. 301, cell: 242-666-51-79/536-70-19 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Wilfred Banmbuh, Email: [email protected] WFP, phone: 242 81 11 68, fax: 242 81 03 71, cell: 242-666-51-57 GMT + 1 Security Adviser, Mr. Remy ADEYEMO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 242-81 50 38/660 85 76, ext. 309, fax: 242-81-16-79/31 205 407 188, cell: 242-550-30-57/548-94-08/663-20-93 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Edouard TOSSOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, fax: 242 81-16-79, cell: 242 530 14 39 Desk Officer, Mr. I nnocent Gabriel DASSANOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-5558, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-291-9814 COOK I SLANDS: Capital: Avarua - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country however travel itinerary should be forwarded to the SA, Email :[email protected] note that the Designated Official Ms. Naheed Haque and Mr. Sabir Mughal the SA for Cook Islands are based in Apia, Samoa.

Designated Official, Ms. Naheed HAQUE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 685-20609, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-7773489 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 COSTA RI CA : Capital: SAN JOSÉ - NO PHASE Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Timothy Collins, is based in Panama City, Panama. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Jose Manuel HERMI DA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 506-296-2493/296-2659, fax: 506-296-1545/291-1125, cell: 506-309-0417 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Carlos ARTAVI A, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 506-296-1544 Ext. 126/127, cell: 506-383-4866 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 COTE D'I VOI RE : Capital: ABI DJAN - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :is in effect for all areas except area listed under phase IV. PHASE I V:is in effect in the sub-sector of Guiglo.The suspension on missions transiting via Abidjan airport that was put into effect on 13 October 2004 has been lifted with effect from 4 February 2005. All non-essential missions and visits to Cote d'Ivoire have been suspended with effect from 16 January 2006 until further notice. However, United Nations staff are authorized to transit via Abidjan airport with effect from 13 February 2006. Prior security clearance must be obtained before any proposed travel to Cote d'Ivoire. Security clearance requests should be sent to the Security Clearance Unit at [email protected], Tel : 225-20-23- 62-22 / 06-20-62-22, Fax : 225-20-23-59-88. All UN staff members proposing to travel should request security clearance 7 working days in advance of arrival. For all other security operation matters, please see the Security Operation Cell, Tel : 225-20-23-62-02 / 06-20-62-02; Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. George Charpentier, Email: [email protected] UNDP Designated Official a.i., Mr. Abou MOUSSA, Email: [email protected] DPKO, phone: 225 06 20 33 15, fax: 225 06 20 33 56, cell: 225-07-20-25-91 / 255-06-16-80-60 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Lars Martensson, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 225 2023 3306, cell: 225 0598 0403 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Kadri DODO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 225-3164-7730, fax: 225-3165-7729, cell: 225-0587-7993 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. James EDU DSS, Field Security Officer Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Vasile PI RNEA DSS, Field Security Officer Desk Officer, Mr. Luc VANDAMME, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5454, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-402-3404 CROATI A : Capital: ZAGREB - NO PHASE Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Scott Hays, is based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Yuri AFANASI EV, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 385-1-236-1621, fax: 385-1-236-1620, cell: 385-98-359-557 Security Adviser, Mr. Scott HAYS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 387-33-563-872, fax: 387-33-563-877/552-330, cell: 387-61-482-735 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Ana GROZAJ, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 385-1-2361-666, fax: 385-1-2361-620, cell: 385-91-2911-976 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 CUBA : Capital: HAVANA - NO PHASEPlease note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Timothy Collins, is based in Panama City, Panama. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Susan MCDADE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 53-7-204-1492, fax: 53-7-204-1516, cell: 53-5-280-2757 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Lorena ACEVEDO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 537-204-1513, fax: 537-204-1516, cell: 535-286-9295 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 CYPRUS : Capital: NI COSI A - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to [email protected] prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Michael MOLLER, Email: [email protected] UNFICYP, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 357-22-61-4401;1-212-963-9715, fax: 1-212-963-9947, cell: 357-99-201-436 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Kent HARRI NGTON, Email: [email protected] UNFICYP, phone: 357-22-614649/0542-8826304, fax: 357-99-345226, cell: 357-22-614600 Desk Officer, Mr. William (Bob) PHI LLI PS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5237, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-678-9605 CZECH REPUBLI C : Capital: PRAGUE - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Johannes Herman STUURWOLD, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 420-2-57-199-866, fax: 420-2-57-199-862 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Pavla KORTUSOVA, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 420-257-199-880, fax: 420-257-328-966, cell: 420-607-819-386 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 DENMARK : Capital: COPENHAGEN - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official, Mr. Marc Danzon, email: [email protected], with a copy to [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Dr. Marc DANZON, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 45-39-17-1371/1485/1717, fax: 45-39-17-1888, cell: 45-21-22-4840 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Nagi MESSI HA, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: + 45-3527-3225, fax: + 45-3526-9421, cell: + 45-2332-7458 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 DJI BOUTI : Capital: DJI BOUTI - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in Djibouti City, Obock City, Dikhil City and Dikhil District, Ali Sabieh City, Ali Sabieh District, Obock District and Tadjourah District.Obock District: No driving permitted between 1800-0600 hrs subject to notification. All journeys beyond Khor Angor and Waddi and Faillou northwards must be made with a minimum of two four wheel drive vehicles due to the difficult terrain and bad road conditions. MOSS and safe roads and routes maps to be strictly followed. Tadjourah District: No driving permitted between 1800-0600 hrs subject to notification. All journeys beyond Assa Gayla and Dorra northwards must be made with a minimum of two four wheel drive vehicles due to the difficult terrain and bad road conditions. MOSS and safe roads and routes maps to be strictly followed. Several Agency Heads have the authority to clear their own staff and visitors in PHASE I areas only. Please consult the Office of the Designated Official for the list of authorized Agency Heads.

Security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official and the request emailed to [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Sunil SAI GAL, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 253-35-1361, 3371/2, fax: 253-35-0587, 6895, cell: 253-86-1673 Security Adviser, Mr. Gabriel Ndar FAYE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 253-35-00-32, fax: 253-35-72-26, cell: 253-86-51-44 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 DOMI NI CA : Capital: ROSEAU - NO PHASEThe Designated Official for Barbados also covers Dominica. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica. For contact details, see BARBADOS. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Niky FABI ANCI C, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 1-809-537-0909 ext. 222, fax: 1-809-531-3507, cell: 1-809-707-1428 Security Adviser, Mr. Richard RI GBY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 809-537-0909 ext 256, fax: 809-531-3507, cell: 809-756-1400 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 ECUADOR : Capital: QUI TO - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the cities of Guayaquil and Manta, the Municipality of San Lorenzo (Province of Esmeraldas) and the Provinces of Carchi and Sucumbíos.Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to areas in Phase One or higher must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. René Mauricio VALDES, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 593-22-461-955, fax: 593-22-461-957, cell: 593-98-798-475 Security Adviser, Mr. Andre SOLANA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 593-2-2460-330 x 1336, fax: 593-2–249-863, cell: 593-9-476-1807 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 EGYPT : Capital: CAI RO - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the overwhelming majority of the country. PHASE I I :is in effect in the Halal Mountain area in north-central Sinai, as well as along the Israel-Egypt border from the point of the intersection of the southern tip of Gaza (Palestinian Authority), Israel and Egypt to 10 kilometers north of the town of Taba on the Gulf of Aqaba.Egypt was formerly considered reasonably safe for visitors. The Taba suicide bombings of October 2004; Khan Al Khalili suicide bombing of April 2005; suicide bombing at Tahrir Square and armed attack on a tourist bus near The Citadel of April 2005; three Sharm Al Sheik suicide bombings of July 2005; and August 2005 improvised explosive device (IED) attack on the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), are clearly cause for elevated concern. With the exception of the MFO attack, all of these bombings targeted tourists. UN staff is advised to apply special caution and vigilance when visiting areas in Egypt where tourists congregate. In addition to the above-mentioned attacks, in April of 2006 there were five confirmed suicide bombings in Dahab and north Sinai as well. These attacks were directed against tourists, the MFO and local police forces. More recently, the Lebanon/Israel crisis created a spike in the number of protests and demonstrations in Cairo. A recent statement made by the Pope also resulted in protests. Finally, the cities in Upper Egypt: Assiut, Minya, Sohag, Qena and the surrounding villages are considered areas of security concern. Travelers are advised to take precautionary measures during their visits to these regions. Internationally-recruited staff members with contracts exceeding six months are required by the Security Management Team to attend a Security Advisor (SA) briefing within 72 hours of arrival. UN staff members visiting Egypt on holiday are advised to notify the SA of their presence and whereabouts at [email protected]. Official UN missions that lack agency representation locally are requested to contact the Office of the SA for copies of the Visitor Security Briefing, and to acquire internal security clearance if subsequently traveling outside of the greater Cairo metropolitan area. Security clearance requests should be made at least one week prior to travel via ISECT. Security clearances granted for Egypt by the SA are only valid for the greater Cairo metropolitan area. Internal security clearances are approved by heads of agency with the exception of designated Phase II areas, which must be approved by the SA or DO. After 28 February 2007, the “Advanced Security in the Field” (ASITF) certification will become mandatory for all UN system staff members and associated personnel working in or traveling to a location designated as Security Phase I or higher. This will be, of course, in addition to the existing mandatory "Basic Security in the Field” (BSITF) certification requirement.

Designated Official, Mr. James RAWLEY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 202-394-9036 or 578-4840/6, fax: 202-578-4847, cell: 2010-200-0097 Security Adviser, Mr. Robert ADOLPH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 202-394-9043; 578-4840/6, fax: 202-579-8248 or 202-578-4847, cell: 201-084-42885 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Fady EL-MURR, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 202-394-9040, 578-4840/6, fax: 202-579-8248 or 202-578-4847, cell: 2010-844-2890 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 EL SALVADOR : Capital: SAN SALVADOR - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country (including the areas of the International Airport and of the highway from the airport to the capital), with the exception of the areas listed in Phase Two PHASE I I :is in effect in the Departments of Sonsonate, La Paz, Usulutan, San Miguel and the towns of La Libertad, Comasagua, Tepecoyo and TalniquePlease note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to El Salvador must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Ms. Jessica FAI ETA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 503-2209-3501/503-2263-0066, fax: 503-2209-3590/2263-3501, cell: 503-7886-1890 Security Adviser, Mr. Ricardo SALAS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 503-2263-3614, fax: 503-2263-3597, cell: 503-7887-6099 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 EQUATORI AL GUI NEA : Capital: MALABO - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in the entire country.The host government has passed on the instruction that VISAS will no longer be issued upon arrival in EQG. Staff members wishing to travel to EQG should obtain VISAS prior departure. The Government has lifted in-country travel restrictions but road checkpoints are being maintained in many areas, thus the need for proper identification. Please note that the Security Adviser is Fernando Garcia, email address: ([email protected]). Missions should contact UNDP/Malabo at least 2 weeks prior to their arrival in order to obtain clearance for entry. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Kiari Liman-Tinguiri, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 240-09-32-69, fax: 240-09-21-53 / 24-10, cell: 240-51-58-01 Security Adviser, Mr. Fernando GARCI A, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 ERI TREA : Capital: ASMARA - PHASE I I PHASE I I :in in effect for Debub Zoba, Maekel Zoba, Sub Zobas of Shieb, Massawa, Ghinda, Foro, Ghelaelo and Dhalak Island in the North Red Sea Zoba and Sub Zobas of Halhal, Hamelmalo, Keren, Gheleb, Elabered and Adi Tekliezan in the Anseba Zoba. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the Sub Zobas of Sela, Asamat, Habera and Kerkebet in the Anseba Zoba, the Sub Zobas of Adobha, Afabet, Karura and Nakfa in the North Red Sea Zoba, and the Sub Zobas of Araeta, Maekel and Debub in the South Red Sea Zoba. PHASE I V:is in effect for the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) and Gash-Barka Zoba. There are no missions permitted to the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) and only essential missions will be permitted in the Gash-Barka Phase IV areas. UN International staff are not permitted to undertake any unofficial trips in Phase III areas. No travel is allowed on unsealed roads before 09:00 hrs and after 17:30hrs.

Security clearance requests should be addressed to the Designated Official, and emailed to Mr. Meron Solomon, email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Macleod NYI RONGO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 291-1-150-366, fax: 291-1-151-081, cell: 291-711-4003 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 ESTONI A : Capital: TALLI NN - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Jarno HABI CHT, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 372-62-69-350/372-62-69-351, fax: 372-62-69-353, cell: 372-52-33695 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 ETHI OPI A : Capital: ADDI S ABABA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country, except those areas mentioned under Phase Three. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the regions in Ethiopia that have the following boundary revisions: North – North of Adigrat-Axum-Inda Sellasie to Sudan border along Angereb River. Northeast – East of Dessie-Mekele Road bounded by borders and Dessie Djibouti Road and border with Eritrea/TSZ and Djibouti. (Road to Djibouti and Town of Assaita remain in PHASE I). East and South - Southeast of Awash-Djibouti Road, East of Harar, Dire Dawa, Ginir, Negele and South of Dila-Yabellow Road and South of Kelem-Yabello Road. West-Gambela region. Road travel should only be undertaken during daytime; use of at least two four wheel drive vehicles is strongly recommended for all long trips outside of main cities. Prior to field travel, staff is required to obtain an update on security conditions with their head of agency.

Security Clearance requests for travel to Ethiopia are to be submitted through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) which can be accessed via the following website: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212- 963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Abdoulie JANNEH, Email: [email protected] ECA, Executive Secretary, phone: 251-11-551-1231, fax: 251-11-551-2814 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Fidele SARASSORO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 251-11-551-1025/11-544-4255, fax: 251-11-551-5147/11-551-4599, cell: 251-91-120-2721 Security Adviser, Mr. Sorrien SCOTT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 251-11-553-6045, 11-544-3275, fax: 251-11-551-2722, cell: 251-91-121-6468 Deputy Security Adviser, Mrs. Martha GUMUNYU, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 251-11-544-3206, fax: 251-11-551-2722, cell: 251-911-235-009 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 FI JI : Capital: SUVA - NO PHASEThe Designated Official for Fiji is also responsible for: Kirabati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Security clearance requests for travel to Fiji should be forwarded via email to: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, fax: 679-330-1718, cell: 679-999-1651 Security Adviser, Mr. John SCHOT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-331-9229, cell: 679-999-1682 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 FI NLAND : Capital: HELSI NKI - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Anthony SHORROCKS, Email: [email protected] UNU, phone: 358-9-615-99200/99201, fax: 358-9-615-99299/99333, cell: 358-50-345-7799 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Paul SI LFVENI US, Email: [email protected] UNU, phone: 358-9-615-99250/358-9-615-9911, fax: 358-9-615-99333, cell: 358-40-516-6767 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 FRANCE : Capital: PARI S - NO PHASE Security related correspondence should be addressed to the office of the Deputy Chief, HQs Safety, Security and Transport Section, Ms. Mary Mone, [email protected], tel.: 33 1 45 68 16 33. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Koichiro MATSUURA UNESCO, Director General, phone: 33-1-45-68-1310, fax: 33-1-45-68-5555 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Lamia SALMAN- EL MADINI, Email: mailto:[email protected], UNESCO, phone: 33-1-4568-1295, fax: 33-1-4568-5535, cell: 33-6-1801-3560 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 GABON : Capital: LI BREVI LLE - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in Libreville, and the rest of the country is in No Phase.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official, e-mail "[email protected]". Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Ms. Bintou DJI BO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 241-73-88-94, fax: 241-73-88-91, cell: 241-07-15-21-74 Security Adviser, Ms. Aminata THI AW, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 241 73 88 97, cell: 241 06 20 83 83 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 GAMBI A : Capital: BANJUl - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect in the Western border areas of Foni Brefet, Foni Bintang Karanai, Foni Kansala, Foni Bondai and Foni Jarrol located south of Bulok-Sabino - Bwiam-Kalagi highway towards Casamance (Senegal) border.Security clearance request should be obtained to locations declared Phase I from the Designated Official ([email protected].) Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. David W. Bowen, Email: [email protected] FAO, Resident Coordinator, phone: 220-422-2824, fax: 220-422-8634, cell: 220-981-5435 Security Adviser, Mr. Amado CARO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 220 4494055, fax: 220 4494758, cell: 220-7755595 and 220-9962118 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 GEORGI A : Capital: TBI LI SI - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country for areas not mentioned under Phase III and Phase IV. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the Pankisi Valley, the upper Svaneti region and South Ossetia, Sukhumi and north to the Psou River (Novy Aphon, Gudauta, Pitsunda, Gagra). PHASE I V:is in effect for Abkhazia (UNOMIG) areas not mentioned in Phase III, the whole zone of conflict on both sides of the Cease Fire Line (CFL) and the Zugdidi and Gali Sectors Mr. Robert Watkins, UNDP Resident Representative, is the Designated Official for all of Georgia with the exception of Abkhazia (UNOMIG) and the area east of the Inguri River within the eastern-most line of the Restricted Weapons Zone where Mr. Jean Arnault the Special Representative of the Secretary-General is the Designated Official. The UNOMIG DO has advised that UN personnel are not to travel to the Upper Kodori Valley until further notice. To obtain security clearance for Georgia (with the exception of Abkhazia and the area east of the Inguri River within the eastern-most line of the Restricted Weapons Zone) please contact the Security Adviser, Mr. Bogdan Kantorski, with copy to the Designated Official Mr. Robert Watkins and the LSA, Mr. Levan Kuchukhidze (e-mail: [email protected]). To obtain security clearance for Abkhazia and the area east of the Inguri River within the eastern-most line of the Restricted Weapons Zone, please contact the UNOMIG OIC Security Section, Mr. Clive Peck, e-mail: [email protected] with copy to Mr. Jean Arnault. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Robert WATKI NS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 995-32-25-1128, fax: 995-32-255-0271, cell: 995-77-412-150 Designated Official, Mr. Jean ARNAULT, Email: [email protected] UNOMIG, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-9562/3, fax: 1-212-963-9561 Security Adviser, Mr. Bogdan KANTORSKI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 995 32 251 126/28/29, fax: 995-32-227-503, cell: 995-99-981-800 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Anan LUCKMAN, Email: mailto:[email protected], UNOMIG, phone: + 1 212 963 9566 Ext: 6226, 6826, fax: + 1 212 963 9491, cell: + 99 544 279 9 10 Desk Officer, Mr. Luc VANDAMME, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5454, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-402-3404 GERMANY : Capital: BERLI N - NO PHASE UN Volunteers are located in Bonn. Correspondence should be copied to the Security Focal Point of UNV, Mrs. Michele Rogat, email: [email protected] No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Ad DE RAAD, Email: [email protected] UNV, phone: 49-228-815-2508, fax: 49-228-815-2952, cell: 49-175-186-3703 Country Security Focal Point, Mrs. Michele ROGAT, Email: [email protected] UNV, phone: 49-228-815-2018, fax: 49-228-815-2956, cell: 49-170-238-9405 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 GHANA : Capital: ACCRA - NO PHASESecurity clearance is required for travel to the the Tamale area, the regional capital of the Northern Region Yendi, Zabzugu, Bawku East and Saboba in the Northern Region of Ghana. No security clearance is needed for UN missions to Accra and the rest of the country. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Daouda TOURE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 233-21-777-831, fax: 233-21-773-899/772-836, cell: 233-244-313-711 Security Adviser, Ms. Lettice MYRI E, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 233-21-785-385, fax: + 233-21-785-386, cell: + 233-24-68-61-272 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 GREECE : Capital: ATHENS - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Paul MI FSUD, Email: [email protected] UNEP, phone: 30-210-7273101, fax: 30-210-7253196, cell: 30-694-820-8895 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Jacqui ATTWOOD, Email: [email protected] UNEP, phone: 30-210-72731133, cell: 30-697-2015794 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 GRENADA : Capital: SAI NT GEORGE'S - NO PHASEThe Designated Official for Barbados also covers Grenada. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica. For contact details, see BARBADOS. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Security Adviser, Mr. I sireli DUGU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 1-876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 1-876-978-8028, cell: 1-876-999-9762 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 GUATEMALA : Capital: GUATEMALA CI TY - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.The Designated Official has established the following security measures in place countrywide: (1) travel outside of Guatemala City should only take place during daylight hours between 0600-1800 hours; (2) staff are allowed to move on the route Guatemala City – Antigua – Guatemala (47 kms) without restrictions. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Guatemala must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel. UN staff on mission to Guatemala must receive a security briefing by the Security Adviser within two days of arrival. Each Agency is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for their staff.

Designated Official, Mr. Beat ROHR, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 502-2385-3865, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9457 Security Adviser, Mr. Luis CASTRO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 502-2384-3136/2385-3867, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Michael ROMERO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 502-2384-3135, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9644 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 GUI NEA : Capital: CONAKRY - PHASE I I I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country and Forecaria, except for the regions mentioned under Phases Three. PHASE I I I :is in effect in Conakry and in the provinces of Kankan, Labe, Beyla, Gueckedou, Macenta, Kissidougou, Lola, Yomou and N’Zerekore.Travel restrictions to Guinea have been lifted as of 4 April 2007. Normal security clearance procedures must be followed for travels to the country. All visitors must request security clearance no later than 48 hours before departure, as well as obtain an entry visa prior to arrival. All missions especially into areas close to Sierra Leone and Liberia borders require security clearance from the Designated Official through the FSCO. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Ms. Mbaranga GASARABWE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 224-46 88 98 ext 2600, cell: 224 60 21 54 70 Security Adviser, Mr. Jean N'TCHA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 224-46 88 98 ext 2800, cell: 224-60 21 65 94 or 224-64 39 56 55 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Komna Jean Gabriel BABA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 224-30-46-88 ext 20802 //224-64-39-73-43 /60-23-23-51, cell: 224-64-39-73-43 /60-23-23-51 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 GUI NEA-BI SSAU : Capital: BI SSAU - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect for the entire country.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official : [email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Michel BALI MA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 245-201-528/368/076/082/098, fax: 245-201-753/204-000, cell: 245-720-0930/662-7148 Security Adviser, Mr. Gunnar MATTSSON-MARN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 245-201-368/076/082/098, fax: 245-201-753/204-000, cell: 245-724-3181/667-4010 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 GUYANA : Capital: GEORGETOWN - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Though Security Phase I is in effect for the whole country, the following areas within Georgetown will remain as critical areas: [1] Tiger Bay, [2] Stabroek Market Area, [3] Albouystown, especially during the hours of darkness. Any requirement to enter or transit through “critical areas” would require a specific Security Clearance. According to UN Security procedures in Guyana, travel to the Int’l airport between 2 am and 5 am is restricted and to be avoided until further notice. If travel must be taken during those hours, the Designated Official should be informed and arrangements made for movement in UN convoy or an armed escort should be provided by local Security Company. The traveler or the hosting Agency will support the cost of such escorts. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Guyana must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Aboubacry TALL, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 592-226-4040, fax: 592-226-2942, cell: 592-623-5207 Security Adviser, Mr. Ali DZHANKUEV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 592-226-4040 x 245, fax: 592-227-3146, cell: 592-624-0629 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 HAITI : Capital: PORT-AU-PRI NCE - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Haiti must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Edmond MULET, Email: [email protected] MINUSTAH, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 509-244-2050 x 6340 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Bertrand BOURGAI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 509-244-2050 ext 6020, cell: 509-448-2815 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Mashimango PANGO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 509-244-2050 x 3841, cell: 509-468-6004 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Andre YARO, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, phone: N/A, fax: N/A, cell: 509-528-1135 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bhojraj LUCHMUN DSS, Field Security Officer Desk Officer, Mr. Luc VANDAMME, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5454, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-402-3404 HONDURAS : Capital: TEGUCI GALPA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Once in the country, UN Officials should receive a security briefing by their agency focal point. Particular caution should be observed for road travel outside of the capital city, which is authorized from 0600 to 1800 for UN staff. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Honduras must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Ms. Rebeca ARI AS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 504-239-7134, fax: 504-239-7084, cell: 504-9-860-2360 Security Adviser, Mr. Pedro DI MAGGI O, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 504-220-1100 x 1121, cell: 504-9-992-6012 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 HUNGARY : Capital: BUDAPEST - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Lloyd DAKI N, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 36-1-336-3060, fax: 36-1-336-3080, cell: 36-06-30-466-4158 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Annie RI CE, Email: [email protected] ILO, phone: 36-1-301-4918, fax: 36-1-353-3683 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 I CELAND : Capital: REYKJAVI K - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 INDIA : Capital: NEW DELHI - NO PHASE PHASE I I I :is in effect for the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir less Ladakh. The remainder of the country is in no phase.Travel to the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir is restricted to humanitarian, emergency and security missions only. Permits are required from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to visit some areas of the country categorized as Protected/Restricted. Applications should be submitted at least four weeks in advance of travel date to the Ministry of External Affairs (Bhutan Section, Northern Division, South Block, New Delhi) on a form obtainable from the MEA. Details of Protected/Restricted areas can be obtained from the CSA, Mr. Alioune Diop. Please e-mail Security Clearance Requests and Staff Travel Details for Staff Tracking to the Security Advisor at [email protected] with a copy of the travel details to the same agency office in India and the Designated Official. (BR) Major General Dragutin Repinc, the CMO, is the Head of Mission (UNMOGIP) and is responsible for UNMOGIP mission staff security in India and Jammu & Kashmir.Srinagar office (Indian Administered Kashmir) tel.: 91-194-247 2758,91-194-247 5398, Fax: 91-194-2452180. Mission clearances to the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are to be coordinated with Major General Repinc, through the UN Security Adviser. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Dr. Maxine OLSON, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 91-11-2462-8877 ext:316/91-11-24629333, fax: 91-11-2462-9666/2462-7612, cell: 91-98185-35555 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Alioune DI OP, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-2461-5051, fax: 91-11-246-11351, cell: 91-9871492320 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Jens LARSEN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-2465-2333 ext:257, fax: 91-11-246-11351, cell: 91-98-100-65662 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Lars SI EFERT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 91-11-2465-2333 ext:408, fax: 91-11-246-11351, cell: 91-99100-62906 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 I NDONESI A : Capital: JAKARTA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for Jakarta, West Kalimantan, Nias and Medan in North Sumatra Province, the islands of Bali and Lombok,Kupang City in West Timor and the all other areas of Indonesia not mentioned under Phases Two and Three. PHASE I I :is in effect for Simuelue Island, Banda Aceh City, North Maluku ,Maluku Province and Ambon Island, West Timor (excluding Kupang City which remains at Phase One and Belu District which remains at Phase Three), Papua Province, the Poso area of Central Sulawesi, and Sabang Island in Aceh Province. PHASE I I I :is in effect for Belu District in West Timor, and Aceh Province (excluding Banda Aceh City)No travel should commence to Bali or Lombok without prior security clearance from the Designated Official. Staff required to transit through Bali and required to stay overnight are advised to travel directly to their hotel and avoid clubs, bars.It is also recommended that staff only use Blue Bird and Silver Bird Taxis. To expedite the security clearance process, we would be grateful if all security clearances for travel to Indonesia should be forwarded by email to [email protected] and copied to the CSA, Reg Mills, email: [email protected] or the DSA Naqib Noory, email: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: A Security Clearance is required for staff traveling to the earthquake and affected areas of Java and should be forwarded to the DSS Country Office, Jakarta, attention [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Bo ASPLUND, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext.101, fax: 62-21-310-0158, cell: 62-811-90-0877 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Mohamed SALEHEEN, Email: [email protected] WFP, phone: 62-21-570-9002, fax: 62-21-570-8573, cell: 62-811-140-794 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Reg MI LLS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext 124,Direct 62 21 319 03158, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Naqib NOORY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-213-141-308 Ext:189, fax: 62-213-190-3157, cell: 62-811-140764 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Alex CHI LUFYA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-655-700-6910, cell: 62-812-1042-382 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Andrew POLLOCK, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-380-822-539, fax: 62-380-822-539, cell: 62-812-100-5584 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Diosdado GALLARDO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-911-311889, fax: 62-911-48583, cell: 62-811-947-340 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Gordan CI MI RATI C, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-61-4155417, fax: 62-61-4143786, cell: 62-812-1065907/62-815-85668003 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Laurent CANI CI O, Email: [email protected] DSS, fax: 62-651-40947, cell: 62-812-1079149 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 I RAN, I SLAM REP : Capital: TEHRAN - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country except for areas mentioned under Phase Two and Phase Three. PHASE I I :is in efffect for Khorasan Province, Khuzestan Province, Ilam Province, Kermanshah Province, Kurdestan Province, and the entire West Azarbaijan Province. PHASE I I I :is in effect for Sistan & Baluchestan.Security clearance requests should be sent to fax: 98 21 282-3930/1 or email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Knut OSTBY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 98-21-2286 8395, fax: 98-21-2286-9547, cell: 98-912-116-8056 Security Adviser, Mr. Devendra PATEL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: (+ 98-21)-2286-0691-4 /2286-0925-8/+ 98-21-2287-3441, fax: + 98-21-2286 9547, cell: + 98-912 315 7944 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Mohamed FAROUK, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: + 98-21-2286-06-91/4, fax: + 98 -21-2286-95-47, cell: + 98 -912-289-79-47 Desk Officer, Mr. Daniel MANTI ON, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-6550, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-783-9750 I RAQ : Capital: BAGHDAD - PHASE I V PHASE I V:is in effect for the entire country, except for areas mentioned under Phase Five. PHASE V:is in effect in the following governorates: Al-Anbar, Diyala and Wasit.The Designated Official clears missions to Umm Qasr port and Basrah from Kuwait on a case-by-case basis. International staff missions are not approved for the remainder of Iraq with the exception of special missions approved by the Secretary-General and coordinated by DSS IRAQ (office in Amman). Attendance to four-day Security Awareness Induction Training is mandatory for all international staff prior to entering Iraq irrespective of the duration of the mission.

Markka Airport in Jordan will be closed to all air traffic from 12 - 17 April 2007 inclusive due to runway repairs. This will effect UNAMI flights on 12 and 16 April 2007. Note the closure also effects all US flights. In this connection UNAMI MOVCON in coordination with Airops and Travel will provide an air service KUW-BIAP-KUW on 12 and 16 Apr 07. Passengers, on official travel, wishing to continue on to AMM via commercial means should contact the Travel Unit Mr Toe Han for commercial bookings. Passengers effected are kindly requested to contact [email protected] or call 2152 or 2156 in order to amend their MOP's. SAIT Training requests should be adressed to: [email protected], Amman FSCO: Andre Schoeman, [email protected], Office 39-083-105- 2293; Cell 962-777-615-939; Fax 962-6-550-4705 Security Clearance requests should be addressed to the following email address at least two weeks in advance: [email protected]

UNAMI Kuwait Focal Point: Mission Security Officer Antonius Lucassen, email: [email protected], OfficePhone 965-472-1833/ 35/ 55; 39-0831-05- 0180; Cell 962-777-615-939; Sat 8-821-643-339-874; Fax: 965-472-1838

UNAMI Jordan Focal Point: FSCO Andre Schoeman, [email protected], OfficePhone 39-0831-05-2293; Cell 962-777-615-939; Fax: 962-6-550-4705 Focal Points for all missions in/out of Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait: [email protected]. Report/Receipt of Security Information: unami-bag-ssu- [email protected]; Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT. SMT: [email protected];

Designated Official, Mr. Ashraf Jehangir QAZI, Email: [email protected] UNAMI, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-917-367-3615, fax: 1-917-367-3616, cell: MCI: 1-914-822-8006 , Iraqi Cell: 964- 79-0192-9399, Amman: 962-777-619-923 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Graeme MEMBREY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-0831-05-2680/ 69-166-2680, fax: 1 917-367-3615, cell: MCI 1-914-360-2663 , Iraqi Cell 964-079-0192-9326 Security Adviser, Mr. Joseph PORAJ-WI LCZYNSKI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: Intermission 69-166-2786, Landline 39-083-105-2786, fax: 39-083-105-2705 (via UNLB) and 1-917-367-3615 (via UNHQ), cell: 964- 079-094-2443 (Iraqna); 962-075-903-782 (Amman-Roving) Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. George BLOCH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 69-166-2688, cell: Iraq: 964-790-193-1298, MCI: 1-914-360-3838, Amman: 962-796-833-573 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Michael NI EDERMAYR, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 39-0831-05-2691(office)/ 69-166-2691(intermission), cell: 964-079-0193-1296(Iraqna) / 962-0777-619-727 (Jordan mobile) Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Farah BARROW, Email: mailto:[email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 69-166-2950, 69-166-2988, cell: 964-790-194-7450 or 964-790-194-7112 Desk Officer, Mr. James HULL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 1-917-367-9188, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-400-7295 I RELAND : Capital: DUBLI N - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Manel Jose Moniz TRI GOSO JORDAO, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 353-1631-4611, cell: 353-87-226-6211 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 I SRAEL, WEST BANK AND GAZA: PHASE I :is in effect for the whole of Israel and Jerusalem. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the West Bank. PHASE I V:is in effect for Gaza.The Main Centers of UN operations: Jerusalem – PHASE 1; Ramallah – PHASE III; Gaza City – PHASE IV. A stock of security equipment including body armor and radios is held in the Joint Security Coordination Office (JSCO) in Jerusalem for Visiting Missions to meet MOSS requirements for local travel into phase 3 and 4 areas. GAZA. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) tightly controls all entry to the Gaza Strip. Agencies must carry out notification procedures (less for Red UNLP holders with diplomatic visas) a minimum of 5 working days before arrival or entry will be denied by the IDF. Even with prior coordination the crossing into and out of Gaza closes regularly with no notice. All visitors should be prepared for unplanned stays in Gaza. The following security risk mitigation measures applicable to visitors are in place in Gaza. (1) Staff must be equipped with body armour, helmet. (2) VHF radios must be held and monitored at all times, spare Call Signs are held by all agencies. (3) There is no movement outside the Rimaal areas of Gaza City after sunset. (4) All movement outside Gaza City is to be security cleared by the Radio Room. (5) All movement outside Gaza City must be in a two vehicle convoy, with 2 people in each vehicle (6) A Staff member who has received the Gaza Security Briefing must accompany all visitors' movement in Gaza Strip including Gaza City. All Security Clearances for travel into Israel, West Bank and Gaza (IWBG) must be sent to Email: [email protected] or fax 972 2 5890 448. ISECT is not in use yet. Security Briefing for newly arrived staff: Security briefings are done at the Joint Security Coordination Office, UNRWA WB Field Office, Jerusalem on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 13h00 to 14h00.

Designated Official, Ms. Karen KONI NG ABUZAYD, Email: [email protected] UNRWA, phone: 972-8-6777700, fax: 972-8-677-7699, cell: 972-505-418565;962-79-645 1003 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Jean LAUSBERG, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 972 258 90759, fax: +972 258 90448, cell: + 972 (0)54 817 4024 Chief Security Officer, Mr. William FULTON, Email: [email protected] UNTSO, phone: 972 2568 7350/1 or 212 963 3002, fax: 1 212 963 3012, cell: + 972 54 666 7915 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Michael SCANNELL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 972-8-677-7362, fax: 972-8-677-7444, cell: 972-59-941-3827 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Hasim TARI OGLU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 972 (0)2 2975460, fax: + 972 (0)2 2974833, cell: + 970 (0)599 522318/+ 972(0)548 173984 Field Security Coordination Officer, Ms. Chandana TIWARI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 972-2-5890759, fax: + 972-2-5890448, cell: + 972-548-173985/ 972-599-522317 I TALY : Capital: ROME - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Jacques DI OUF, Email: [email protected] FAO, Director General, phone: 39-06-570-53434, fax: 39-06-570-55572 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 JAMAI CA : Capital: KI NGSTON - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for South and Southwest of Kingston, the Eastern Community of Mountain-view, North and North-eastern part of St. Andrew, Spanish town and Old Harbour; Montego Bay: North-eastern Communities (Flankers, Norwood and Canterbury).Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to areas in Phase One or higher must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Juan Carlos ESPI NOLA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 1-876-978-2390, fax: 1-876-946-2163, cell: 1-876-469-2028 Security Adviser, Mr. I sireli DUGU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 1-876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 1-876-978-8028, cell: 1-876-999-9762 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 JAPAN : Capital: TOKYO - NO PHASEPlease note that the SA for Japan, Mr. Marco Smoliner, is based in the Philippines. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel to Japan please send a Travel Notification via ISECT (https://dss.un.org). This is done the same way as filing a Security Clearance, with the difference that you can start your travel after submitting the Travel Notification. There is no need to wait for a clearance or confirmation by the DO. Please do not send faxes or e-mails to inform of your travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Hans VAN GI NKEL, Email: [email protected] UNU, phone: 81-3-5467-1224/ 5467-1219, fax: 81-3-81-3-5467-1201, cell: 81-090-2246-4854 Security Adviser, Mr. Marco SMOLI NER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 63-2-9010421, fax: 63-2-9010425, cell: 63-918-944-2685 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Francois DARTAGNAN, Email: [email protected] UNU, phone: 81-3-5467-1231, fax: 81-3-3499-2828 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 JORDAN : Capital: AMMAN - PHASE I PHASE I :in effect for the entire country with the exception of the PHASE I I :is in effect for Ruweished Governorate.Jordan remains at significant risk for future terrorist attacks. A detailed Hotel and Conference policy is in place in Jordan and should be considered in all travel plans as well as the organizing of UN conferences meetings and workshops. All staff involved in planning such UN events should seek the advice from the Chief Security Advisor to ensure that country specific security requirements are met. Markka Airport in Jordan will be closed to all air traffic from 12 - 17 April 2007 inclusive due to runway repairs. This will effect UNAMI flights on 12 and 16 April 2007. Note the closure also effects all US flights. In this connection UNAMI MOVCON in coordination with Airops and Travel will provide an air service KUW-BIAP-KUW on 12 and 16 Apr 07. Passengers, on official travel, wishing to continue on to AMM via commercial means should contact the Travel Unit Mr Toe Han for commercial bookings. Passengers effected are kindly requested to contact [email protected] or call 2152 or 2156 in order to amend their MOP's. All Security Clearance requests should be submitted to the Jordan UN DSS office by email: [email protected] or fax: 962-6-569-1074. All submission should be completed at least 3 working days prior to the scheduled travel date. Travelers will in return receive updated Jordan specific security advisories containing information as to the contact details of the individual agency wardens. Each Agency is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for inclusion of their visiting staff into their individual agency warden system and to ensure the distribution of information contained in the latest security situation reports. Please note that the above instruction also covers travel to Jordan for staff related to the Iraq program, for further information on travel into Iraq -please see the separate Iraq entry elsewhere in this Travel Advisory. Staff on personal travel to Jordan is reminded to notify full itinerary to the UN DSS office in Jordan. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Luc STEVENS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 962 6 5668171 ext. 245, cell: 962 79 6634000 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Mohamed RAGAEY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 962-6-566-8171 Ext. 289, fax: 962-6-567-6582, cell: 962-79-507-9997 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Harun KHAN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 962-6-566-8171 ext 211, fax: 962-6-567-6582/962-6-569-1074, cell: 962-79-654-1110 Desk Officer, Mr. Daniel MANTI ON, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-6550, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-783-9750 KAZAKHSTAN : Capital: ASTANA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to this country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official (DO) prior to departure. Both the DO and the Security Adviser (SA) are located in the commercial capital of Almaty, where the majority of the UN Agencies also continue to be located. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Haoliang XU, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 7-3272-795-359, fax: 7-3272-282-645, cell: 7-777-216-0635 Security Adviser, Mr. Carsten HI LLSON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 7-327-2582643 , fax: 7-327-2583427, cell: 7-777-2204677 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 KENYA : Capital: NAI ROBI - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country except for the areas listed under Phase Three. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire North Eastern province; all areas North of Loyengalani and Marsabit Town in Marsabit District, and the entire Moyale District in Eastern Province; All areas North of Lodwar and the road running Northeast from Lodwar to Ferguson's Gulf on Lake Turkana District in Rift Valley.Requests for security clearance should be addressed to [email protected], and copied to Ms. Serah Gath Security Adviser, Mr. Brian SMI TH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 853-20800 Extn: 950, cell: 91- 9818546240 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Paul BREWAH, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 850-2- 3817-227, fax: 850-2-3817-226, cell: 850-2-193801-8321 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 KOREA, REP.: Capital: SEOUL - NO PHASEPlease note that Mr. Brian Smith, SA for Korea, Rep is based in China. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Zhe YANG, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 02-749-7900, fax: 02-749-1417, cell: 011-223-9562 Security Adviser, Mr. Brian SMI TH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 853-20800 Extn: 950, cell: 91- 98185-46240 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Mi-Hae PAK, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 82-2-790-9563, fax: 82-2-749-1417, cell: 82-11-232-7514 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 KUWAI T : Capital: KUWAI T - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Security Clearances for Kuwait should be forwarded to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Valerie CLI FF, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 965-475-1468, fax: 965-475-1467, cell: 965-725-5531 Security Adviser, Mr. Yuri DOUBOGRAI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 965-475-1469/82/91/93 ext. 115, fax: 965-475-1467, cell: 965-766-1894 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 KYRGYZSTAN : Capital: BI SHKEK - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country, except for the provinces of Osh, Jalal-abad and Batken PHASE I I :is in effect in Osh, Jalal-abad and Batken.Kyrgyzstan has commenced processing requests through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (I SECT). From 15 March 2007, all requests should be submitted through I SECT. However, requests sent to Security Advisor, Mr. Roman Jasinski, email:[email protected], fax: 996-312-611-217 will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. I SECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https:/ / dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212- 963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to I SECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.

Designated Official, Mr. Neal WALKER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 966-312-611-215, cell: 996-312-973-536 Security Adviser, Mr. Roman JASI NSKI , Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 996-312-611-235, fax: 996-312-611-217, cell: 996-502-541-531 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 LAO PEOPLE DEMOCRATI C REPUBLI C: Capital: VI ENTI ANE - NO PHASEAll travel by Lao Airlines is strongly discouraged except when Lao Airlines is using ATR aircraft. Travel to the following areas is restricted: Xaisomboune District Vientiane Province, Thathom District and Phoukout district Xiengkhuang Province, District of Viangthong Houphan Province, N/W of Xayabouri Province districts of Khop and Xianghon. The Designated Official may allow travel in these restricted areas when special security arrangements have been made. Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling outside built-up areas during the hours of darkness. Travel by speed-boat for work-related purposes is authorized only when other relevant means of transport is not available, subject to the proper use of protective gear such as helmets and life jackets. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Sonam Yangchen RANA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 856-21- 2133907, fax: 856-21-212 029/214 819, cell: 856-20-5519 120 Deputy Designated Official, Ms. Christa RADER, Email: [email protected] WFP, phone: 856-21-415 594, 451 004-5,417065, fax: 856-21-413273, cell: 856-20-5520-706 Security Adviser, Mr. Uraia WAQA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 856-21-213394 Ext:161, fax: 856-21-415-396/21-220929, cell: 856-20-5526701 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 LATVI A : Capital: RI GA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Dr. Aiga RURANE, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 371-750-3619, fax: 371-750-3603, cell: 371-29-458-123 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Arvis VI LCI NS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 371-750-3605, fax: 371 7503603, cell: 371-2-922-6728 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 LEBANON : Capital: BEI RUT - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect for the North of the Litani River and the Tyre Pocket. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the south of the Litani River with the exception of the Tyre Pocket. Desk Officer for Lebanon South of the Litani River and UNI FI L: Bob PHI LLI PS - Office:917-367-5237; BB:917-678-9605; eMail: [email protected]

Lebanon is divided into two distinct areas for security purposes: the area north of the Litani River and the area south of the Litani River. For the area north of the Litani River, security clearance must be obtained prior to travel from Mr. Roberto Laurenti, UNICEF, Representative and Designated Official for the area of Lebanon north of the Litani River. For the area south of the Litani River, including the Tyre Pocket, security clearance must be obtained prior to travel from Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano, Force Commander, UNIFIL and Designated Official for the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River, including the pocket of Tyre. Visitors to Lebanon, upon arrival should consult the United Nations Operations Centre on Floor B1 of the UN House Building to be briefed on the local travel advisory (areas that are to be traveled with precaution, areas prohibited to the staff at large, as well as travel requirements between the area North of the Litani River and the UNIFIL area in the South). In-country travel to the area south of Karaoun Lake in South Bekaa and in the Jezzine Pocket and the area between Jezzine and Nabatiyeh are subject to the specific prior clearance by the Designated Official. Visits to Palestinian camps require the prior clearance of UNRWA through the Designated Official (see ISRAEL/WEST BANK/GAZA for contact details). Visitors are warned not to use cameras in the vicinity of military facilities or check points or other potentially sensitive areas, and should not photograph Lebanese Citzens or their residences, without first getting their permission. It is recommended that members of the UN community not travel to the recently evacuated areas in South Lebanon and South of the Karoun-Litani Dam in the Bekaa Valley. Live explosives and land mines that still exist in unmarked areas have not been cleared as yet. In addition, possible exchange of fire could pose a danger to civilians. The Designated Official for north of the Litani River, Mr. Roberto Laurenti, UNICEF Representative, is maintaining DSS temporary suspension on all missions and only urgent missions will be approved. All requests for missions to Beirut or its vicinities that do not cross the Litani River should be sent to Mr. Roberto Laurenti at: [email protected]. All travel to areas south of the Litani River, including the Tyre Pocket, requires prior clearance from Major-General Claudio Graziano, the Designated Official for this area who is the Force Commander of UNI FI L, at [email protected]. All visitors to UNI I I C must obtain security clearance from the Designated Official for Lebanon north of the Litani prior to departure. Security clearance requests must be sent directly to [email protected] with a copy to: [email protected] be advised that this country is not currently using I SECT. All visitors in country may apply for clearance through the UNI FI L office in Beirut.

Designated Official, Mr. Roberto LAURENTI , Email: [email protected] UNI CEF, phone: 961-1-978-616, cell: 961-3-702-947 Designated Official, Maj. Gen. Claudio GRAZI ANO, Email: UNI FI [email protected] UNI FI L, Force Commander, phone: 00(961)1827 001; 3-3072, fax: 00(961)1827 007, cell: 00(961) 709 16169 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Jean Francois FAI VRE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 961-1-978-137, fax: 961-1-981-510/ 1, cell: 961-3-228-450 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Bruno DENAI S, Email: [email protected] UNI FI L, phone: 961-1-827-859, fax: 961-1-827-146, cell: 961-3-010-523 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. William DOUCETTE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 961-1-978-120, fax: 961-1-978-977, cell: 961-3-140-640 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Elias DAOUD, Email: [email protected] ESCWA, Chief of Security and Safety, phone: 961-1-981-301 ext 1003, fax: 961-1-981-510/ 11/ 12, cell: 961-3-202-295 Desk Officer, Mr. Daniel MANTI ON, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-6550, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-783-9750 LESOTHO : Capital: MASERU - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Hodan HAJI -MOHAMUD, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 266-22-313-790, fax: 266-22-310-042, cell: 266-5885-8004 Deputy Designated Official, Dr. Angela BENSON, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 266-2231-2122, fax: 266-2231-0213, cell: 266-5888-4400 Security Adviser, Mr. Tofilo OMUNYI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 266-2231-3790, fax: 266-2231-0042, cell: 266-5887-0410 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Esfand NEGAHBAN, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 266-221-4373, cell: 266-588-6005 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 LI BERI A : Capital: MONROVI A - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :is in effect for the counties of Grade Cape Mount; Bomi; Bopholu; Bong, Margibi; Montserrado; Grand Bassa; River Cess; Grand Kru and Sinoe and for Lofa County. PHASE I V:is in effect for all areas not mentioned under Phase Three.Curfew for all UN staff is in effect in the period 2400 – 0500hrs. All newly arrived staff are to ensure that they receive a security briefing; briefings are given at the FSCO’s office every Monday and Thursday at 1600 hrs. UNMIL staff will receive a security briefing at the UNMIL security office. All UN personnel are strictly required to obtain security clearance prior to entering Liberia; no travel without prior clearance will be permitted. Security Clearance is required for all in-country travel outside of Monrovia. All requests for Security Clearance, from both UN Agencies and UNMIL, should be addressed to the Designated Official, Mr. Alan Doss at [email protected]. Confirmation could be made on Fax number 00 1 2212 963 9924, Telephone Number 00 231 531 5380/95 or mobile telephone number 00 231 531 9375. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Alan DOSS, Email: [email protected] UNMIL, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-9926/9927/9928, Ext. 4200, fax: 1-212-963-9924, cell: 231-6-532-503 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Andrei BOBYLEV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 1-212-963-9925 ext. 5350, cell: + 231-6-528-328 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Martin RONNBERG, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 212-963-9927 ext. 5325, cell: 231 0(5) 31 9429 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Frank MWANGANGI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 231-20-5407121, fax: 231-20-5407128, cell: 231-6-519-150 Desk Officer, Mr. Fanwell MWAPE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-3304, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-378-5480 LI BYAN ARAB JAMAHI RI YA: Capital: TRI POLI - NO PHASEThe Regional FSCO, Mr. Yvon Morasse, is based in Rabat, Morocco. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.

Designated Official, Mr. Julio GRI ECO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 218-213-330-852, fax: 218-213-337-349, cell: 218-91-220-0777 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ehab BURAWI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 218-21-333-08-52, cell: 218-91-212-10-01 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 LI ECHTENSTEI N : Capital: VADUZ - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 LI THUANI A : Capital: VI LNI US - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Lyra JAKULEVI CI ENE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 3705-210-7404, fax: 3705-210-7401, cell: 3706-992-8893 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Dalia BAGDZI UVI ENE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 370-5-210-7411, fax: 370-5-210-7401, cell: 370-698-76713 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 LUXEMBOURG : Capital: LUXEMBOURG - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 MACEDONI A, FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLI C OF: Capital: SKOPJE - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the municipalities of Struga, Debarca, Drugovo, Plasnica, Makedonski Brod, Studenicani, Zelenikovo, Petrovec, Kumanovo and west up to security phase II and III areas. PHASE I I :is in effect for the border area south of the intersection of the borders of Albania, Serbian province of Kosovo and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the village of Bituse, the area north and south of the main road from the village of Kondovo to Gostivar,as well as the area west of Kumanovo.The highway between Tetovo and Gostivar is dangerous and must never be used during night times. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the villages which are isolated in the hills towards the Kosovo border including Popova Sapka, Novo Selo, Urvic and Lomnica;north of the villages Vucidol-Gorno Svilare and to the Kosovo border and the Skopska Crna Gora area. Detailed maps of the areas where Security Phases are in effect are with the Heads of Agencies. The Designated Official advised that UNMIK Kosovo based staff are authorized to travel from Kosovo for recreational purposes to areas in No PHASE and Security PHASE I. UNMIK Kosovo based staff may only travel on the routes as stipulated in the UNMIK ‘Security Liberty Travel Guidelines’. All other travel through or to PHASE II and higher areas is not authorized unless the DO has granted a security clearance and the trip is in accordance with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia-specific MOSS. Security clearance for travel to Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should be forwarded to fax: 389-2-3131-040, and email: [email protected]. Email should be used as priority over the fax number as use of fax may lead to delays in clearance being granted. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Maria Luisa SI LVA MEJI AS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 389-2-3249-503, fax: 389-2-3249-505, cell: 389-71-211-890 Security Adviser, Mr. Vladimir I GNATOV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 389-2-3249-580, fax: 389-2-3249-585, cell: 389-70-383-113 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 MADAGASCAR: Capital: ANTANANARI VO - NO PHASEAll UN personnel/consultants, should contact the Security Advisor on arrival for a security briefing. Travel at night by road is not recommended.

Designated Official a.i., Dr. Leonard TAPSOBA, Email: [email protected] WHO, Resident Coordinator, phone: 261-20-233-5555, fax: 261-20-233-5554, cell: 261-32-0330-300 Security Adviser, Mr. Paul DOBBI E, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-07-25441 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 MALAWI : Capital: LI LONGWE - NO PHASEAll personnel/consultants must contact the Security Advisor on arrival for a security briefing. Travel at night by road is not recommended and care should be taken at all times against car hijacking. Road checkpoints and security sweeps are sometimes in operation and appropriate identification should be carried at all times. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Michael KEATI NG, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 265-1-772-278, fax: 265-1-774-986/773-637, cell: 265-9-960-110 Security Adviser, Mr. I ndra KARKI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 265-1-771-437, 773-500, fax: 265-1-771-437, cell: 265-8-960-102/265-9-810-999 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 MALAYSI A : Capital: KUALA LUMPUR - NO PHASEPlease note that the CSA for Malaysia,Mr. Reg Mills, DSS, is based in Indonesia. phone: 62-21- 314-1308 Ext. 124, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365, email: [email protected] No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard LEETE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 603-2095-9158, fax: 603-2095-2870, cell: 6012-277-7312 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Reg MI LLS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext 124,Direct 62 21 319 03158, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Daratul DZULKI FLY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 603-2091-5109, fax: 603-2095-2870, cell: 6019-355-4406 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 MALDI VES : Capital: MALE - NO PHASEPlease note that the CSA, Mr. Chris Du Toit responsible for Maldives , is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Patrice COEUR-BI ZOT, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 960-343-224, fax: 960-32-4504, cell: 960-7784-303 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Shaheem RAZEE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 960-343-222, fax: 960-324-504, cell: 960-7784-659 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 MALI : Capital: BAMAKO - NO PHASE PHASE I :in effect for the regions of Kidal, Tombouctou and Gao. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official : [email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Joseph BYLL-CATARI A, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 223-223-0617, fax: 223-222-5431/6298, cell: 223-675-0781 Security Adviser, Mr. Bertin ACHI DI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 223-222-0181, cell: 223-655-3333 ; 223-614-3333 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 MALTA : Capital: VALLETTA - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Joseph TROI SI, Email: mailto:[email protected], Other, phone: 356-21-24-3044-6, fax: 356-21-23-0248 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 MARSHALL I SLANDS: Capital: ULI GA - NO PHASEPlease note that the SA, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Cecile MOLI NI ER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 222-524-3709, fax: 222-525-2616, cell: 222-648-3006 Security Adviser, Mr. Jean Marc LOZI ER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 222 529 10 02, fax: 222 525 26 16, cell: 222 658 07 55 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Titus OSUNDI NA, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 222-529-9825, fax: 222-525-1346, cell: 222-630-0100 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 MAURI TI US : Capital: PORT LOUI S - NO PHASEPlease note that the Security Advisor, Mr. Paul Dobbie, is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Claudio CALDARONE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 230-208-2416, 212-3726/2, 208-8691 (direct), fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-254-5852 Security Adviser, Mr. Paul DOBBI E, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-07-25441 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Devraj DABY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 230-212-3726/7, fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-255-9630 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 MEXI CO : Capital: MEXI CO CI TY - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in Mexico City (Federal District), the city of Oaxaca of Juárez and in the States of Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas.Crime in Mexico continues at high levels and is often violent; it is advisable for all visitors to be alert and take basic precautionary measures. All persons visiting Mexico City should only use taxis from the authorized taxi stands (“taxi de sitio”) at the airport and throughout the city, or authorized hotel taxis. DO NOT take taxis in the streets; there is high rate of express kidnappings in taxis. At the airport, travelers must only use the authorized taxis (white and yellow taxis with an airplane logo on its sides); the ticket booths are located in the airport terminal before travelers clear customs and in the airport lobby. Due to the high incidents of robberies and kidnappings in front of ATM machines, it is highly advisable to use only ATM machines in banks. Travel outside cities after dark is not recommended, if necessary use highways with toll (“cuota”). Public security forces are not exempt from corruption. Cellular phone coverage outside the major cities is limited. Due to the level and frequency of criminal activity arising from disputes among drug cartels, caution and personal security awareness are recommended whenever traveling to the States of Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Guerrero. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to areas in Phase One or higher must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Thierry LEMARESQUI ER, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 52-55-5263-9753/4/9600 Ext. 9753/4, fax: 52-55-5255-0095, cell: 52-1-55-5402-9205 Security Adviser, Mr. Guido CAAMANO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 52-55-5263-9892/9600 Ext. 9892, fax: 52-55-5255-0095, cell: 52-1-55-2727-0887 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 MI CRONESI A : Capital: PALI KI R - NO PHASEPlease note that both, the DO for Micronesia Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot are based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to the country.For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, cell: 679-999-1651 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 MOLDOVA : Capital: CHI SI NAU - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for Transdniestria region.Security clearance for travel to Transdniestria should be requested through the office of the Designated Official, email: [email protected], with copy to the Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ignacio Artaza. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Ray Virgilio TORRES, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, Resident Representative, phone: 373-69-128-377 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. I gnacio ARTAZA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 373-22-22-0045 ext 108, fax: 373-22-22-0041, cell: 373-69-12-0233 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 MONACO : Capital: MONACO - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official a.i., Dr. Fauzi MANTOURA, Email: [email protected] IAEA, phone: 377 9797 7279, fax: 377 9797 7275 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 MONGOLI A : Capital: ULAN BATOR - NO PHASEAs a result of the tragic helicopter accident of 14/01/2001, security clearance from the Designated Official is required for all travel by air on domestic flights by UN staff. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Pratibha MEHTA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 976-11-327-585 ext. 200/976-11-329-996, fax: 976-11-326-221, cell: 976-9911-4337 Security Adviser, Mr. Alexandru VOI VODEANU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 976-11-327-585 Ext:164, fax: 976-11-326-221, cell: 976-9909-6515 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 MONTENEGRO: Capital: Podgorica - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for Montenegro. Please send a detailed itinerary to the Designated Official a.i., Mr. Tankosic Kelly, with copy to the DSS Local Security Assistant Mr. Mirko Bracanovic, email: [email protected]

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Garret TANKOSI C KELLY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 381-81-231-251, fax: 381-81-231-644, cell: 381-69-074-268 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 MOROCCO : Capital: RABAT - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.

Designated Official, Mr. Mourad WAHBA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 212-37 65 80 93, fax: 212 37 70 15 66, cell: 212 61 18 81 75 Security Adviser, Mr. Yvon Paul Emile MORASSE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 212-37-66-04-23, fax: 212-37-76-27-06, cell: 212-61-29-23-21 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Charaf Ed-Dine GHARBAOUI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 212-37-70 35 55, fax: 212-37-70-15-66, cell: 212-61 22 35 72 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 MOZAMBI QUE : Capital: MAPUTO - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Ndolamb NGOKWEY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 258-1-485-158, fax: 258-1-491-691, cell: 258-82-300-7900 Security Adviser, Mr. Fernando LEAL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 258-21-494-419/20, fax: 258-21-490-740/491-691, cell: 258-82-302-7530 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 MYANMAR : Capital: YANGON - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that effective 1 April 2007,Security Clearance for travel to or within Myanmar will be done through through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (I SECT). All requests should be submitted through I SECT. However, requests sent by email:[email protected] will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. I SECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https:/ / dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to I SECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.

Designated Official, Mr. Charles PETRI E, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 95-1-546-898, fax: 95-1-544-531/ 95-1-545-634, cell: 95-9-5167280/ 66-1-2000-461 Security Adviser, Mr. Peter LARI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 95-1-554597(Direct Line)/ 95-1-542910 to 19 extension 305, fax: 95-1-554625, cell: 95-9-5167263 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 NAMI BI A : Capital: WI NDHOEK - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Simon NHONGO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 264-61-204-6216, 204-6111, fax: 264-61-204-6307, cell: 264-81-124-0314 Security Adviser, Mr. Rajendra JOSHI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 264-61-204-6111/6227, fax: + 264-61-204-6237, cell: + 264-81-129-3100 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 NAURU: Capital: - NO PHASEPlease note that both, the Designated Official for Nauru, Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot, are based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to this country.For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 679-331-2500, cell: 679-999-1651 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 NEPAL : Capital: KATHMANDU - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect in Kathmandu Valley,Lalitpur, Bhatkapur, Argakhanchi, Bhojpur, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha, Gulmi, Kapilbastu, Kaski, Kavre, Khotang,Lamjung, Makwanpur, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, Nawalparasi, Nuwakot, Okhaldhunga, Palpa, Parbat, Rasuwa, Rupandchi, Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchok, Solukhumbu, Syangja and Tanahu. PHASE I I I :is in effect in Achham, Baglung, Baitadi, Bajhang, Bajura, Banke ,Bara(including the Municipality of Nepalgunj), Bardiya, Dadeldhura, Dailekh, Dang, Darchula, Dhankuta,Dhanussa, Dolakha, Dolpa, Doti, Humla, Ilam, Jajarkot, Jhapa, Jumla, Kalikot, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Mahotari, Morang (including the Municipality of Biratnagar), Parsa, Rautahat,Saptari, Sarlahi, Siraha, Sunsari,Mugu, Panchthar, Pyuthan, Ramechhap, Rolpa, Rukum, Salyan, Sindhuli, Surkhet, Taplejung, Terhathum and Udaypur.Please note that the Arniko Highway from Kathmandu to the Kodari crossing at the Tibet border is considered Phase II as long as remain on the highway. From 1 May 2007 all Security Clearance Requests for travel into the country should be submitted through ISECT. However requests sent by email:[email protected], will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.All SMs visiting Nepal on official travel are to arrange their travel so as to ensure that they attend the scheduled security briefings that are held every Monday and Friday mornings. This is mandatory prior to travel outside Kathmandu.

Designated Official, Mr. Matthew KAHANE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 977-1-552-3200 ext 1000/977-1-552-4366, fax: 977-1-552-3986/552-3991, cell: 977-98510-24514 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Filipo TARAKI NI KI NI , Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 977-1-5553276 (Direct) /5523200 Ext:1079, fax: 977-1-553-7213, cell: 977-98510 40197 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Desmond CHARLES O' HANLON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 977-1-5523200, cell: 977-1-9851092148 Field Security Coordination Officer, Ms. Peggy WHELLER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 977-1-555-4323 /977-1-552-3200 Ext:1820, fax: 977-1-553-7213, cell: 977-98510-56349 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 NETHERLANDS : Capital: THE HAGUE - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure and inform the Chief Security Advisor. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Hans HOLTHUI S, Email: [email protected] ICTY, phone: 31-70-512-5340, cell: 31-06-295-65687 Chief Security Adviser, Ms. Bonnie ADKI NS, Email: [email protected] ICTY, Chief of Security and Safety, phone: 31-70-512-5566, fax: 31-70-512-8935, cell: 31-65-333-7431 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 NEW ZEALAND : Capital: WELLI NGTON - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 NI CARAGUA : Capital: MANAGUA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Nicaragua must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Alfredo MI SSAI R, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 505-266-4253, fax: 505-266-6909, cell: 505-855-7033 Security Adviser, Mr. Eliziario DE ARAUJO NETO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 505-266-1701 x 110, fax: 505-266-6909, cell: 505-884-0209 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 NI GER : Capital: NI AMEY - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the regions of Agadez and Diffa. The rest of the country is in No Phase.Security clearance requests should be sent to the Security Advisor at [email protected] with copy to the SLA at [email protected] and to the Designated Official at [email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e- mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Michele FALAVI GNA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 227-20-723-490, fax: 227-20-723-630, cell: 227-96-961-973 Security Adviser, Mr. Brahimassi DI ABY, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 227-20-73-21-04/21-09/47-00, ext.307, fax: 227-20-72-36-30, cell: 227-96-08-72-82 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Alain Domsam Balandi, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 227-20-72-30-08/29-04/28-40, fax: 227-20-73-34-68, cell: 227-96-96-21-64 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 NI GERI A : Capital: ABUJA - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect for the entire country except those areas mentioned under Phases Three and four. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire Plateau State (inclusive of Jos City) and Nassarawa State (East of a line Richa, Assaikio, Tokura). PHASE I V:is in effect for the following "Local Government Areas" (LGAs) of Delta State : Bomadi, Burutu, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, Warri South-West. All other LGAs within Delta State are under phase 2.Please be advised that all missions to Nigeria are suspended from 9 to 26 April 2007. Phase 4 areas : Security clearance for travel to Phase 4 areas to be requested exclusively by the UN agency Representative. Additional security measures must be instituted including the use of armed police escorts, consultation with local law enforcement authorities prior to travel and restriction of movement within Phase 4 areas, which includes No water born transport.------In Country Travel : Staff must make arrangements through their sponsoring agency, program or fund for official transport from international airports to locations in central Abuja and or Lagos. The use of a Nigerian Mobile Police Force escort, available through the UNSA Office is recommended for any airport run conducted after dark (1900-0700) in both Lagos and Abuja. All security clearances issued are subject to Nigerian Country Specific MOSS compliance (missions without representation in Nigeria must secure appropriate/compliant support throughout their visit prior to traveling). Your attention is drawn in particular to requirement associated with in-country travel between duty stations by road; ‘Field Vehicles’ (a 4X4 type vehicle equipped with HF radio communications set on the emergency stand-by frequency of 8094 Khz) are to be used. Public, Implementing Partner or Non-MOSS compliant UN transport should not be used unless in the direct company of a ‘Field Vehicle’. "No road travel outside urban centres between 18:00 hrs and 6:00 hrs".

Security clearance requests should be sent to the SA, Mr. Brian Drayner at (email) [email protected], and copied to Ms. Irene Imoukhuede, FSCA, (email): [email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Alberic Kacou, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 234-9-46-18-526, fax: 234-9-46-18-527, cell: 234-80-39-79-51-30 Security Adviser, Mr. Brian DRAYNER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 234-9-461-6125 (direct line), fax: 234-9-461-8511, cell: 234-0803-402-3017 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Samuel AKORI MO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 234-9-461-6129, fax: 234-9-461-8511, cell: 234-0803-659-0464 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Andrzej CHLEBOWSKI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 234-803-403-51-85, fax: 234-127-11-304, cell: 234-803-403-51-85 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 NI UE: Capital: Alofi - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.Please note that the Designated Official Ms. Naheed Haque and Mr. Sabir Mughal the SA for Niue are based in Apia, Samoa.

Designated Official, Ms. Naheed HAQUE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 685-20609, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-7773489 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 NORWAY : Capital: OSLO - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Bjoern FOERDE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 47-23-060-822, cell: 47-97-964-935 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Jane Main THOMPSON, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 47-23-060-827, fax: 47-23-060-821 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 OMAN : Capital: MUSCAT - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Hassan SHAWAREB, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 968 24498950/ 24498932, fax: 968 24498920, cell: 968 99419541 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 PAKI STAN : Capital: I SLAMABAD - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for Region 1 (Islamabad and Rawalpindi Cities), Region 2 (Sindh Province), less Karachi, Region 4 (Punjab Province) and Region 6 (Northern Areas) and Region 7 (on the Pakistan-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. PHASE I I :is in effect for Karachi City, Region 3 (NWFP) less FATA, and Region 5 (Baluchistan Province) PHASE I I I :is in effect for Region 3 (Federally Administered Tribal Area - FATA)All UN agency, funds and programme staff members planning to travel to Pakistan and/or Jammu & Kashmir are requested to forward their requests for security clearance to the following email address: [email protected]. Designated Official:Mr. Jan J. VANDEMOORTELE. Please note that effective 31 March 2007,Security Clearance for travel to Pakistan will be done through through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (I SECT). All requests should be submitted through I SECT. However, requests sent by email will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. I SECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https:/ / dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to I SECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance. Major General Dragutin Repinc, the CMO, is the Head of Mission (UNMOGI P) and is responsible for UNMOGI P mission staff security in I ndia and Jammu & Kashmir, Rawalpindi office (Pakistan) Tel: 92-51-9091 7201, 92-9091 7224, Fax: 92-51-9091 7321. Mission clearances to the Pakistan administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are to be coordinated with the CMO through the UNDSS FSCO. Please be advised that UNMOGI P is not currently using I SECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Jan J. VANDEMOORTELE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 92-51-2800046, fax: 92-51-2800079, cell: 92-300-8564853 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Joseph GORDON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-51- 8255725, fax: 92-51-2655014-15, cell: 92-345-8543292 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Arthur GAI NES, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-51-2800133 Ext:2374, fax: 92-51-2800049, cell: 92-345-8564301 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Angelito BERMUDEZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-91-5703901, fax: 92-91-5703903, cell: 92-345-8580408 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Elias LEGESSE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-42-5162419, cell: 92-345-4008800 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Senyo KUFE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-215875032, fax: 92-21-5875029, cell: 92-3452014191 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Soumana KOUYATE, Email: [email protected] DSS, cell: 92-345-8563038 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Younoussa HAMADOU, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-81-283-2966, fax: 92-81-283-2967, cell: 92-345-8300200 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 PALAU: Capital: - NO PHASEPlease note that both,the Designated Official for Palau Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot, are based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. José EGUREN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 507-302-4600, fax: 507-302-4602, cell: 507-6676-1490 Security Adviser, Mr. Timothy COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 507-302-4597, fax: 507-302-4596, cell: 507-661-33753 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 PAPUA NEW GUI NEA: Capital: PORT MORESBY - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect for the entire country.UN traveler’s to/in Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are advised to exercise a high degree of caution. Crime rates are high, particularly in the capital. Terrorism - UN Staff should be aware of the threat of terrorism globally. Civil Unrest/Political tensions are common. Walking after dark is dangerous; all travel at night must be made by vehicle. PNG is located in an active seismic zone and regular volcanic eruptions occur, particularly around Rabaul, Bougainville, West New Britain and the Manam Islands. Unexploded ordnance still exists particularly in Milne Bay and Rabaul. Malaria is endemic in all areas outside urban Port Moresby. Dengue fever is also common in coastal towns. Tuberculosis is common. HIV/AIDS is emerging as a serious Health issue with the rate of infection increasing. Other sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in all urban centers.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - PNG, has advised they will not issue work visas on arrival at Jackson International Airport (Port Moresby). Visas must be obtained from the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in your respective countries. Visa's for missions transiting Australia for either, entry or departure to PNG are strongly recommended to be obtained prior to arrival. A security briefing by the FSCO is mandatory on arrival; briefings are given daily between Mondays and Fridays at 1600 hrs at the UNDSS security office, 14th Floor, Deloitte Tower Douglas Street, P.O. Box 1041, Port Moresby. Security clearance requests should be addressed to the Designated Official via either of the following email addresses: [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Dr. Jacqueline BADCOCK, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 675-321-2877 ext.208, fax: 687-321-1224, cell: 615-563-3603 Security Adviser, Mr. Jean-Luc MASSART, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 675-321-2877, fax: 675-320-0161, cell: 675-688-9444 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 PARAGUAY : Capital: ASUNCI ON - NO PHASEPlease note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Henry JACKELEN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 595-21-611-987, fax: 595-21-614-448, cell: 595-971-286-021 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Walter MENDONÇA FI LHO, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 595-21-611007 ext. 126, fax: 595-21-611015, cell: 595-971-270001 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 PERU : Capital: LI MA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country, except for those areas mentioned under Phase II. PHASE I I :is in effect for the Province of Marañón, Huacaybamba, Leoncio Prado and Humalíes, Department of Huánuco; Province of Tocache, Department of San Martín; Provinces of Huanta and La Mar, Department of Ayacucho; Province of Tayacaja, Department of Huancavelica; Province of La Concepción, Department of Cusco; Province of Satipo, District of Andamarca in the Province of Concepción, District of Santo Domingo Acobamba in the Province of Huancayo, Department of Junin.All staff and consultants must approve prior to travel the training Basic Security in the Field (BSI TF) and the Advanced Security in the Field (ASI TF). I f travelling with UNLP, a VI SA is always necessary. Please contact your agency for further details on Visa requirements. I n Peru and especially in Lima common crime is frequent, as robberies, car theft and street assaults are frequent, and the number of passengers robbed by drivers of informal taxi services is very high, especially at night time, as well as “quicknappings”. should maintain security awareness while in the country. I n Lima there are only two taxi companies that fulfill with UNDSS security standards: MI TSUI Taxi Remise and CMV Taxi Remise, and should be used for transfer to/ from the airport (service can be contracted prior to travel or at a counter outside customs at Lima Chavez I nternational airport). For security reasons it is recommended to avoid the use of informal taxi services at ALL times. should read carefully the Travel Warning document attached to the Security Clearance authorization and other recommendations given by UNDSS Peru. For all security related matters, please contact the Operation Center (24/ 7) at (+ 51-1) 9757-1008 / 213-3220 / 213- 3200 Ext. 1600. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Peru must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (I SECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https:/ / dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel. I nland travel Security Clearances must be submitted at least two days prior to the proposed travel via the DSS Peru website, (http:/ / undss.pnud.org.pe) where visitors can find additional updated information related to security in Peru. Per decision of SMT Peru, no request will be processed if sent by fax or email.

Designated Official, Mr. Jorge CHEDI EK, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 51-1-213-3225, fax: 51-1-447-2278, cell: 51-1-9754-8591 Security Adviser, Mr. Massimo SALSI , Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 51-1-213-3200 x 1605, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9757-1005 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Ramon NI EBLES, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 51-1-213-3200 Ext. 1604, cell: 51-1-975-71004 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/ 2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 PHI LI PPI NES : Capital: MANI LA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country except for those areas mentioned under Phase Two and Phase Three. PHASE I I :is in effect for all provinces of Mindanao with the exception of Basilan and Sulu, which are at Phase Three, and the capital, Davao City, which remains at Phase One. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the Mindanao provinces of Basilan and Sulu.The main threat to staff in Manila is crime. In the southern Philippines mainly in central Mindanao, and on the islands of Basilan and Sulu frequent clashes between government forces and a number of mainly Muslim separatists' insurgents groups operating in the area pose an indirect threat to .Communist insurgency (New Peoples Army - NPA) is active all over the Philippines; an increase of attacks on military detachments or patrols and police stations and infrastructure (cell phone sites, power stations) and targeted assassinations of local government officials or employees have been reported over the last year. Temporary travel restrictions may be imposed without previous notice. Security Clearance is available via ISECT, which can be accessed through the DSS Travel Portal at https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT. Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance. Trips into or within Phase II areas must be monitored by the UN Radio Room (+ 63-2-9010428).

Designated Official, Ms. Nileema NOBLE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 63-2-901-0235, fax: 632-901-0200;632-889-7177, cell: 63-2-917-8005002 Deputy Designated Official, Dr. Nick ALI PUI, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 63-2-9010124/88, fax: 63-2-729-4523, cell: 63-918-9164459 Security Adviser, Mr. Marco SMOLI NER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 63-2-9010421, fax: 63-2-9010425, cell: 63-918-944-2685 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Peter DI AWUOH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 63-2-901-0424, fax: 63-2-901-0425, cell: 63-928-501-2526 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 POLAND : Capital: WARSAW - NO PHASE All correspondence should be copied to the Country Security Focal Point Mr. Ernest Zienkiewicz, [email protected], with copies to Justyna Chwazik, [email protected]. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Hiromitsu MORI, Email: MORI @unhcr.org UNHCR, Resident Representative, phone: 48-22-628-6930, fax: 48-22-625-6124, cell: 48-602-777-080 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ernest ZI ENKI EWI CZ, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 48-22-628-6930, fax: 48-22-625-6124, cell: 48-501-244-091 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 PORTUGAL : Capital: LI SBON - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Paulo BARCI A, Email: barcia.AO.LI [email protected] ILO, phone: 351-21-317-3441, fax: 351-21-314-0149 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 QATAR : Capital: DOHA - NO PHASEPlease note that the Designated Official for Security (DO), Mr. Khaled Alloush, and the Security Advisor (SA), Mr. Faisal Mustafa who are in charge of Qatar, are both based in United Arab Emirates. { Though no security clearance is required for as long as the country remains under No Phase, the notice of 'information' is recommended especially when high-profile UN events (workshops/conferences/meetings etc) are scheduled to take place in Doha and/or when UN VIP delegates/missions intend to visit the country on official business in order for DSS office to be able to undertake the necessary security coordination with the local authorities as appropriate} . Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Khaled Alloush, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 971-2-641-3600 ext 212, fax: 971-2- 641-3535 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Hamad AL HAMMAMI , Email: [email protected] UNESCO, phone: 974 4867707, fax: 974 4867644, cell: 974 5546148 Security Adviser, Mr. Faisal MOHAMMED, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 971-4-3681-330 ext. 8514, fax: 971-4-3681-336, cell: 971-50-8180870 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 ROMANI A : Capital: BUCHAREST - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Soknan Han JUNG, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 402-1-201-7872/3/4/5/6, fax: 402-1-201-7828, cell: 4072-2-349-486 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Thore HANSEN, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 4021 201 7802, fax: 4021 201 7828, cell: 4 0724 209 255 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 RUSSI AN FEDERATI ON : Capital: MOSCOW - NO PHASE PHASE I I I :is in effect for the most of the territory of Stavropol Krai including Stavropol City; the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania including Vladikavkaz; the Republic of Karachaevo-Cherkessia; the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria.

PHASE I V:: is in effect for the Chechen Republic; Kurskoi district (neighbouring the Chechen Republic) and Budyonnovsky, Levokumsky , Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky districts (neighbouring the Republic of Dagestan) of Stavropol Krai; the Republic of Ingushetia and the Republic of Dagestan. Staff members traveling to or via Moscow should contact the UNDSS office for a security briefing. Mr. Kovvuri C. Reddy is the Chief Security Advisor to the Russian Federation. Due to the significant threats to and risks faced by UN staff members in the North Caucasus region, stringent security measures have been implemented including 24-hour static armed guards and mobile security escorts. UN staff traveling on mission to the North Caucasus should coordinate their travel through their agency's office in the Russian Federation (In absence of local agency representation, this should be done through the OCHA office in Moscow). From 1 January 2007 it is mandatory for all UN system staff members and associated personnel working or traveling to a location designated as Security Phase I or above to attest the successful completion of the Advanced Security in the Field CD-ROM (the course is available on the DSS Website - https://dss.un.org/). All UN staff traveling to any Republic in the North Caucasus under a UN Security Phase must submit a written security clearance request by e-mail to Mr. Marco Borsotti, UN Designated Official ([email protected]), the with copies to Mr. K.C. Reddy, CSA, UNDSS RF ([email protected]), Mr. Zoltan Biro, FSCO, UNDSS NC, ([email protected]), Mr. Jo Hegenauer, ASC, ([email protected]), Ms. Olga Komarova, Database Coordinator ([email protected]) and Mr. Moussa Arsabiev, LSA, UNDSS RF ([email protected]). The security clearance request should be submitted at least 2 working days before the start of the mission to ensure sufficient time for the staff member(s) to receive written approval and the timely coordination and implementation of the mobile and static security. It should be noted that a UN staff ceiling of 30 international staff members present at any given time in the North Caucasus is strictly enforced and may be the basis for the refusal to grant a security clearance. All UN staff members traveling on mission to any part of the Russian Federation (except to the Republics of the North Caucasus under a UN Security Phase) are required to provide full details of their travel including itinerary, accommodation and contact details to the UNDSS Moscow office prior to arrival in Russia. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Marco BORSOTTI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 7-495-787-2100, fax: 7-495-787-2101, cell: 7-495-773-3445 Area Security Coordinator, Mr. Joseph HEGENAUER, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 7-8672-54-6095/6, fax: 7-8672-54-6097, cell: 7-928-480-6872 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Kovvuri C. REDDY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 7-495-231-3307, fax: 7-495-231-3308, cell: 7-495-772-8786 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Zoltan BI RO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 7-8732-22-1537, fax: 7-8732-22-1537, cell: 7-928-090-0102 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Janek NADOLSKI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 7-8732-22-1537, fax: 7-8732-22-1537, cell: 7-928-796-6111 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 RWANDA : Capital: KI GALI - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect in Musanza and Burera (former Ruhengeri), Nyamasheko, Rusizi (former Cyangugu), Rubavu, Nyabihu (former Gisenyi), Karongi,Ngororero, Rutsiro (former Kibuye) and along the Burundi border.Travel outside Kigali must be carried out in UN vehicles equipped with adequate VHF/HF radios and is not allowed after dark (1800 hrs). The Office of the SA should be contacted upon arrival in order for staff to receive a security briefing. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Moustapha SOUMARE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 250-590 403 / 573 579, fax: 250-576 263 / 578 439, cell: 250-0830 4845 Security Adviser, Mr. Cheickna KONATE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 250-501-947, fax: 250-501-948, cell: 250-0830-0991 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Emile ADJI BI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 250-587616, fax: 250-587622, cell: 250-08300992 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 SAI NT KI TTS AND NEVI S: Capital: BASSETERRE - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Saint Kitts and Nevis. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Naheed HAQUE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 685-20609, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-7773489 Security Adviser, Mr. Sabir MUGHAL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 685-23670, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-7785430 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 SAO TOME & PRI NCI PE : Capital: SAO TOME - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that the Regional SA Ms. Aminata Thiaw Kone is based in Libreville, Gabon. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official :[email protected]. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Nicaise KPONOU, Email: [email protected] WFP, phone: 239-221-383, fax: 239-222-935, cell: 239-91-22-60 Security Adviser, Ms. Aminata Thiaw Kone, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 241-73-88-97, cell: 241 06 20 83 83 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 SAUDI ARABI A : Capital: RI YADH - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Security clearance requests should be sent to the following email address: [email protected] or faxed to: 966-1-488-5309. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. El-Mostafa BENLAMLI H, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 966-1-488-5301 ext 300, fax: 966-1-488-5309, cell: 966-5-0444-8161 Security Adviser, Mr. Alaa ABBOUD, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 966 1 488 5301 Ext. 110, fax: 966 1 488 5309, cell: 966 503 059 611 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 SENEGAL : Capital: DAKAR - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the Casamance Region (Ziguinchor and Kolda Regions).All UN missions to the FOGNY area are temporarily suspended until further notice. The area affected is the Gambia-Senegal border in the North; road RN5 Bignona-Banjul in the West and road RN4 Bignona-Farafenni in the East. Roads RN4 and RN5 remain open for emergency humanitarian operations only. Security clearance is required from the Designated Official for travel to the main towns of this region (Ziguinchor and Kolda) and an additional authorization is required from the Area Security Coordinator based in Ziguinchor in order to move inside the region. Security clearance requests for Casamance should be sent to the UNDSS Office in Dakar: [email protected]. Security clearances will only be granted to staff proving they have successfully completed the Basic Security in the Field CD Rom training (copy of the certificate). No night travel will be authorized and cars must be equipped with HF. Cars must be equipped with anti-mine carpets in order to move outside asphalted roads. Life jackets (available at UNDSS Office) are mandatory in order to cross the Gambia river by ferries. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. I an Hopwood, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 221-889-03-31, cell: 221-638-61-04 Security Adviser, Mr. Lionel GASPAROT, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, phone: 221-839-90-96 / 221 637 24 36, cell: 221-450-58-21 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sidi MAI GA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 221-839-90-96 / 221 637 24 36, fax: 221-842-53-20, cell: 221-637-24-26 / 221-375-41-90 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 SERBI A : Capital: BELGRADE - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the Southern Serbian Municipalities of Presevo, Medvedja and Bujanovac, with the exception of the highway Belgrade - border with FYROM (E-75). Travel on the highway does not require security clearance provided there is no deviation from the road. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire province of Kosovo.Security responsibility for the province of Kosovo rests with UNMIK. Mr. Aleksandar Glisic, stationed in Kraljevo, is the Area Security Coordinator for central Serbia. Montenegro has been admitted to the United Nations on 28 June 2006. The Security Adviser for Serbia, Mr. Leon Terblanche, will continue to cover Montenegro. The following security clearance/notification regulations are in effect for the country: Serbia: Security Clearance requests for the Phase I area in Southern Serbia should be addressed to the Designated Official in Belgrade, Mr. Lance Clark and to the LSA, Mr. Sinisa Durkulic, email: [email protected], with copy to: [email protected]. Kosovo: Security Clearance requests should be addressed to the UNMIK Situation Center, email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Lance CLARK, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 381-11-204-0402/381-11-204-0400, fax: 381-11-344-4300, cell: 381-63-108-1382 Designated Official, Mr. Joachim RÛCKER, Email: [email protected] UNMIK, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 381-38-504-604 ext.5900, fax: 381-38-504-604-5406, cell: 377-44-505-272/1-917- 345-1028 Area Security Coordinator, Mr. Aleksandar GLI SI C, Email: GLI SI [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 381-11-36-311-716, 381-36-312-543, fax: 381-36-31-3231, cell: 381-63-80-34-277 Security Adviser, Mr. Leon TERBLANCHE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 381-11-244-5754, fax: 381-11-344-4300, cell: 381-63-599-136 Chief Security Officer, Mr. James ABELEE, Email: [email protected] UNMIK, Chief Security Officer, phone: 381 (0) 38 504 604 ext 4021/2300, fax: 381 (0) 38 504 604 ext 4312, cell: 377 (0) 44 11 00 26 Desk Officer, Mr. William (Bob) PHI LLI PS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5237, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-678-9605 SEYCHELLES : Capital: VI CTORI A - NO PHASEPlease note that the Security Advisor, Mr. Paul Dobbie, is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Claudio Caldarone, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 230-208-8641, 212-3726/2, fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-254-5852 Security Adviser, Mr. Paul DOBBI E, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-07-25441 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Alejandro ANGANNUZI, Email: [email protected] FAO, Executive Secretary, phone: 248-225-494, fax: 248-224-364, cell: 248-521-568 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 SI ERRA LEONE : Capital: FREETOWN - PHASE I I I PHASE I I I :is in effect for the entire countryUN Night Patrols are operational. All requests for security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official, Mr. Victor da Silva Angelo([email protected]) and email: unseclear- [email protected] with a copy to Ms. Hande ([email protected] / [email protected]). Thanks. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Victor DA SI LVA ANGELO, Email: [email protected] UNAMSIL, phone: 232-22-295-535/295-605/1-212-963-5911, cell: 232-76-800-553 Chief Security Adviser, Ms. Savita HANDE, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 232- 22 295 476, fax: 232-22-233, cell: 232-76-602-357 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Julien BUCKMI RE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 232-22-295-843, fax: 254-20-418-3641, cell: 232-76-602-359 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yosry ABOELATTA, Email: mailto:[email protected], DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 232-76-602-358, cell: 232-76-602-358 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 SLOVAK REPUBLI C : Capital: BRATI SLAVA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent prior to departure to email: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Ben SLAY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 421-2-593-37444/111, fax: 421-2-593-37450, cell: 421-905-538-868 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Miroslav HRENOVCI K, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 421-2-593-37206, fax: 421-2-593-37450, cell: 421-905-974-455 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 SLOVENI A : Capital: LJUBLJANA - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 SOLOMON I SLANDS : Capital: HONI ARA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Please note that both, the Designated Official for Solomon Islands, Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot are based in Suva, Fiji. Requests for security clearance should be forwarded to the CSFP via email address ([email protected]) and copied to the SA at least 5 days prior to the intended travel and should include full details of itinerary and intended hotels or other accommodation. For MOSS compliance, individual staff members or groups on official travel outside of Honiara are required to have a satellite telephone and its telephone number is to be registered with the CSFP on arrival in the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Eric LAROCHE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 254-20-418-3640/2/3/4, fax: 254-20-418-3641, cell: 254-722-267-147 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Jamil KHAN, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 254-20-418-3640, ext 5105, fax: 254-20-418-3641, cell: 254-721-795-275 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Arve SKOG, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 254-20-418-3640/2/3/4, fax: 254-20-444-8439, cell: 254-725-786-949 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. David LAVERY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 254-20-425-5100, fax: 254-20-425-5101, cell: 254-72-395-7676 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Henry MGBEMENA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 252-5-846-058, fax: 252-5-454-298, cell: 252-5-794-137, 255-5-464-456 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Patrick UDEH, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 252-4-364-008, cell: 252-15-590-033 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Santosh DHUNGANA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 252-2-523-174, 525-504/5, cell: 252-2-381-422 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Charles KUNZWA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 251-1-211-348, fax: 252-1-613-509, cell: 252-15-506-610 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Oleh SOROKOVYI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 254-20-418-3640/2/3/4, fax: 254-20-83-3640/2/3/4, cell: 254-727-380-882/ 252-15-512-921 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 SOUTH AFRI CA : Capital: PRETORI A - NO PHASESouth Africa is a ‘no phase’ country. However, violent street crime with firearms is the prime concern affecting all UN staff in South Africa. Visitors are likely to be more vulnerable to this scourge, primarily due to lack of awareness and preparation. The latest incidents show that the province of Gauteng (Johannesburg & Pretoria) in South Africa is the worst affected, which has witnessed a notable increase in armed robberies. In most cases, the victims were driving from the airport to their homes or hotels, who were robbed in their driveways or at the hotel entrance at gunpoint. While traveling in a car or taxi, place all of your belongings in the boot (trunk) or on the floor, out of sight. Be alert. If you suspect that you are being followed, go to the nearest police station for help. All visitors and UN staff are advised to make prior arrangements about travel from airport to their places of stay and to avoid arriving at Johannesburg airport at night. Try not to change currency at airport and avoid giving out personal details, wherever possible. If you are staying in a hotel, keep your valuables locked in a safe. Do not carry your passport (your UN ID card is enough), airline ticket and excessive cash or credit cards. Do not walk around town alone and never walk at night. Use the hotel taxi service and avoid areas you are not familiar with. Avoid using your cell phone on the street. Display awareness and be vigilant at all times. For further information contact your agency in country or a UN security officer. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel, an itinerary should be sent to Chief Security Adviser prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mrs. Scholastica KI MARYO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 27-12-354-8025/6, fax: 27-12-354-8057, cell: 27-72-212-9572 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Michael LJUNGSTROM, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 27-12-354-8083, fax: 27-12-354-8081, cell: 27-82-301-5888 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Martins APRAKU-KUSI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 27-12-354-8089, fax: 27-12-354-8081, cell: -27-82-552-3240 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 SPAI N : Capital: MADRI D - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Peter SHACKLEFORD, Email: [email protected] WTO, phone: 34-91-571-8135, fax: 34-91-571-3733, cell: 34-656-611005 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Mary MELGAREJO, Email: [email protected] WTO, phone: 3491-567-8130, fax: 3491-567-8223, cell: 3465-074-9989 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 SRI LANKA : Capital: COLOMBO - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country except for those areas mentioned under Phase Three. PHASE I I I :is in effect in the following districts; Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mulaitivu, Mannar from Kodaichichi and Iratperyakulam; Vavuniya District from Iratpulyakulam and Horowapotana; Trincomalee District from Horowapotana and Kantale junction, Batticaloa District from Welikanda and Padiatalawa and Amapara District from Padiatalawa to Akaraipattu on the eastern coast line.Movements of international staff into LTTE controlled areas within Phase III are restricted to official missions only. Dependents or non official missions to Phase III need to be cleared by the DO. Visitors to Sri Lanka: All visitors to ensure that they report to the Colombo DSS Office for a security brief and register their contact details at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to register their Warden. (The EOC will be the Warden to all visitors). Emergency Operation Center (EOC): phone: +94-11-258-0691 Ext: 327, cell: + 94-77-3679-152 Sri Lanka has commenced processing requests through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) from 1 April 2007. All Security Clearance Requests for travel into the country and those internal travel to and from Colombo should be submitted through ISECT. However requests sent by email:[email protected], will be accepted for one month from this date to facilitate the resolution of any technical difficulties experienced in the use of the system. ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance.

Designated Official a.i., Mr. Frederick LYONS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 94-11-258-3805, fax: 94-11-258-9691, cell: 94-777-260-580 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Chris DU TOI T, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 94-11-258-0691 Ext:305, cell: 94-777-800-277 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Christian FRI EDRI CHS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 94-11-258-0691 Ext. 280, fax: 94-11-258-1116, cell: 94-777-260578 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Kamal Shahid MOSTAFA, Email: [email protected] DSS, cell: 94-775-702150 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sergey SHI PI LOV, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 94-065-222-7461, fax: 94-065-222-7461, cell: 94-777-260575 Desk Officer, Mr. Paepae WI KI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-446-5211 SUDAN : Capital: KHARTOUM - PHASE I I PHASE I :is in effect for the following provinces in the central and northern part of the country: Northern Province, Nile, Northern Kurdufan, White Nile, Blue Nile, Gezira, and Sennar. PHASE I I :is in effect for the provinces Khartoum, Gedaref, Kassala, Red Sea and Southern Kurdufan. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the remainder of the country, comprising the Darfurs, Southern Sudan and Abeyei. Evening and night curfew is in effect in many areas in South Sudan and Darfur. All staff travelling to Sudan must complete the Basic Security In the Field CD rom (BSITF) and effective 1 December 2006 staff must complete the Advance Security in the Field CD rom (ASITF). All staff/visitors must report for a security briefing within two working days of arrival as per MOSS and prior to travelling to field locations in Sudan. Sudan does not have an electronic banking or credit card facilities. All Security Clearance requests for travel to Sudan are to be submitted at least one week prior to the proposed travel through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT). ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal ( https://dss.un.org) - please contact [email protected], if you require technical assistance. Requests for clearance for South Sudan should be directed to the DSA, South Sudan, Mr. Marcus Culley: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] All travel within Sudan is subject to internal security clearance. Requests for internal clearance can be submitted to sudansecurityclearance2un.org. For assistance, contact Mario Cascato (249-91-239-2159).

Designated Official, Mr. Taye-Brook ZERI HOUN, Email: [email protected] UNMIS, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: + 249 1 87 08 60 22, fax: + 249 1 87 08 62 00, cell: + 249 9 12 16 76 07 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. David GRESSLY, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 254-20-622-740, fax: 254-20-623-379, cell: 249-912-308-703/254-733-644-177 Pricipal Security Adviser, Mr. I brahima NDI AYE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 7749, fax: + 249 18708 6200, cell: + 249 912 179 391 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Johannes JACOBS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 9706, fax: 249-183-773-128, cell: 249-91-216-0420 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Marcus CULLEY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 81182 0164, fax: + 249 811 820288, cell: 249 912 501 261 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. William WAI ROA-HARRI SON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 3176, fax: + 873 7639 17221, cell: + 249 9121 74801 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cheikh DI OUF, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 3408, fax: + 873 7639 17221, cell: 249-91216-0421 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Firas MI HYAR, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 3513, fax: + 873 7644 71039, cell: 249-91-217-4139 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. I lkka LAUKKANEN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 811 820164, fax: + 249 811 820288 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Ramesh SI NGH, Email: [email protected],[email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 811 820164, fax: + 249 811 820288, cell: 249-91216-7728 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Saleh MAHBOOB, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 811 820164, fax: + 249 811 820288, cell: + 249 912 501 263 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Samuel ODEI, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 249 18708 3408, fax: + 873 7637 09949, cell: 249-91216-7703 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Abdallah JANAKAT, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: + 249 122971317, cell: + 249 912501183 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Dumba JATOE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, fax: 249-811-820-288, cell: 249-912-172-113 Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sheikh Ahsan HABI B, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 249-187-087-338, fax: 249-183-773-128, cell: 249-912-304-638 Field Security Coordination Officer, Ms. Velma Jennifer ARI ANO, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, cell: 249 0912304065 Desk Officer, Mr. Kenneth PAYUMO, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-5076, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-400-9572 SURI NAME : Capital: PARAMARI BO - NO PHASEPlease note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Ali Dzhankuev, is based in Georgetwon, Guyana. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Stephen SI MON, Email: [email protected] PAHO/WHO, phone: 597-471-676, fax: 597-471-568, cell: 597-0857-8384 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. René VAN DONGEN, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 597-421-584, fax: 597-424-488, cell: 597-0864-0131 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 SWAZI LAND : Capital: MBABANE - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. All staff visiting Swaziland on official travel should send an itinerary to the Designated Official, Ms. Chinwe Dike, email: [email protected], tel: 268-404-2301/4, prior to departure with a copy to the Security Adviser, Mr. Parakrama Siriwardana, email: [email protected], cell: 268-602-7758. Upon arrival, staff are advised to contact the Security Adviser, Mr. Parakrama Siriwardana, or Mr. Vusi Matse, Local Security Assistant, email: [email protected], cell: 268-602-8844 and advise them of place of accommodation and contact details. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Chinwe DI KE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 268-404-2301/4, fax: 268-404-5341, cell: 268-602-8858 Security Adviser, Mr. Parakrama SI RI WARDANA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 268-404-2301, fax: 264-404-5341, cell: 268-602-7758 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 SWEDEN : Capital: STOCKHOLM - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official, with copy to the Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Mans Nyberg, prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Machiko KONDO, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 46-8-457-4883, fax: 46-8-457-4887, cell: 46-709-165719 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Peter TROTTER, Email: [email protected] UNHCR, phone: 46-8-457-4880, fax: 46-8-457-4887, cell: 46-76-277-2484 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 SWI TZERLAND : Capital: BERNE - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Sergei A. ORDZHONI KI DZE, Email: [email protected] UNOG, Director General, phone: 41-22-917-2100/907-1234, fax: 41-22-917-0002 Chief Security Adviser, Mr. Marc WOOD, Email: mailto:[email protected] UNOG, Chief of Security and Safety, phone: 41-22-917-4274/ 26-7-4273/4274, fax: 41-22-917-0786, cell: 41-79 -444-4886 Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 SYRI AN ARAB REP : Capital: DAMASCUS - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the whole of Syria.Any travel to UNDOF Area of Responsibility (AOR) to be cleared by UNDOF and requests to be forwarded to [email protected], UNDOF AOR is comprised of Area of Separation (AOS) which stretches over length of 80 km (South-West Syrian border with Jordan to North-West Syrian border with Lebanon) and Area of Limitation (AOL), which is 25 km wide area from the B-Line of the AOS. Staff/ people requesting security clearance to visit rest of Syria should now visit http://www.un.org.sy, /SecurityClearance/. Security clearance requesters must simply fill in the on-line form, and will receive a response within two business days. The Syria Security Team will continue to accept security clearance requests by email using the old system, at [email protected]/ [email protected] Syria Security Tel.: + 963 11 612 9811 Ext 285/ 300, and Fax: + 963 11 611 4541. Please note that Fridays and Saturdays are weekly holidays for Security Unit/ UNDP. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Maj. Gen. Wolfgang JI LKE, Email: [email protected] UNDOF, Force Commander, phone: 1-212-963 3005 ext 5000;via Syria 963-11 6130214 ext 5000;, fax: 1-212 9639930;1-212 9633005 ext 5005; (via Syria) 963 11 6130214 ext 5005, cell: (Syria)094217842; (Israel)972 525 611000 Designated Official, Mr. Ali AL-ZA'TARI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 963-11-612-9809, fax: 963 11 612-6601, cell: 963-93-607-718 Security Adviser, Mr. Mohammed SARKER, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 963 11 6129811 Ext 299, fax: 963 11 6114541, cell: + 963 98 214 140 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Willem STEI JLEN, Email: [email protected] UNDOF, phone: 963 11 6130214 Ext 5818, cell: 00963 (0)94 267987; 00963 (0)93 121460 Desk Officer, Mr. William (Bob) PHI LLI PS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5237, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-678-9605 TAJI KI STAN : Capital: DUSHANBE - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.Requests for security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official with copy to the SA. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Security Adviser, Mr. Vadim ANUSHKO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 992-47-4410698, fax: 992-47-4410646, cell: 992-917-703-847 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Corneliu MUSI NSCHI , Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 992-47-4410670/98, fax: 992-47-4410646, cell: 992-917-722711 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 TANZANI A, UNI TED REP.: Capital: DODOMA - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the Western Regions of Kigoma and Kagera.Security clearance is required for travel to Northwestern Tanzania, including the Kagera and Kigoma Regions. All security clearance requests should be emailed to [email protected] and should be submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Oscar FERNANDEZ-TARANCO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 255-22-266-8826, fax: 255-22-266-8851, cell: 255-784-324-823 Security Adviser, Mr. Robert KUENSTLE, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 255-22-266-7628, fax: 255-22-266-7570, cell: 255-784-321-782 Deputy Security Adviser, Ms. Nancy KAONA-CHI NGAI PE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 255-22-211-2799 Ext.3251, fax: 255-22-212-1779 or 211-3272, cell: 255-787-589-985 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 THAI LAND : Capital: BANGKOK - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect in Yala, Pattani, Songkhla, Narathiwat and Satun Provinces in Southern Thailand on the Thai-Malaysian Border, and along the Thai-Myanmar border in the North of Umphang District in Tak Province; North of Chiang Dao District in Chiang Mai Province; North of Mae Chan and Chiang Khong Districts in Chiang Rai Province. Areas along and at the Thai-Myanmar border: Province of Mae Hong Son: Pang Mapa, Muang, Khun Yuam, Mae La Noi, Mae Sariang and Sob Moei. Province of Kanchnaburi: Sangkhlaburi, Tongphapoom, Sri Sawat, Sai Yok, Muang, Dan Makham Tia. Province of Rajchaburi: Suan Phung.Caution should be exercised while traveling near the Thai-Cambodian border because of widespread presence of landmines and advice sought from the border officials before driving on any roads within 10kms of the border. Martial Law is still in effect in some provinces of the country. Please be aware that although no increase in phases has happened after the recent bombing incidents in Bangkok and Southern Areas (respectively New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year's), as result of the latest incidents, the DO decided to suspend temporarily all travel to Phase I southern areas in Thailand. UN Staff is strongly advised to contact DSS Thailand before traveling in order to get the latest security information and up-to-date advice. Visitors to Thailand need to be aware that UNLP or any other UN form of ID is not recognized by Thailand Immigration authorities, for the granting of a VISA on arrival. Please carry your National passport with you at all times and/or contact your office for proper prior visa arrangements. No security clearance is required for travel to Bangkok. For official travel, travel dates and contact details must be sent to the Designated Official and copied to Security Plan Operations ([email protected]) prior to departure. UN agency, funds and programme staff members planning to travel into Phase I area, should forward their requests for security clearance to Security Plan Operations ([email protected]). Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Hak-Su KI M, Email: [email protected] ESCAP, Executive Secretary, phone: 66-2-288-1910/1920, fax: 66-2-288-1051, cell: 66-81-874-4653 Deputy Designated Official, Mrs. Joana MERLI N-SCHOLTES, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 66-2-280-0550/288-1810, fax: 66-2-280-0556, cell: 66-81-935-1051 Security Adviser, Mr. Russel RADFORD, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 66-2-288-1199, fax: 66-2-288-3034, cell: 66-81-818-0440 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Carlos FRI AS, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 66-2-288-2780, fax: 66-2-288-3034, cell: 66-81-821-1091 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 TI MOR-LESTE: Capital: Dili - PHASE I I PHASE I I :is in effect for the entire country.All travel to Timor-Leste is subject to DO approval. The Security Operations Center handles day-to-day security responsibilities and is manned 24 hours. Tel: 1-212-963-2748 ext 5451; Fax: 1-212-963-2180 ext 5244. Staff required to transit through Bali and staying overnight require security clearance. All security clearance requests should be sent to the Designated Official with copy to DSS. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Atul KHARE, Email: [email protected] UNMIT, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 670-331-2210 Ext. 5006, fax: 670-331-2210 Ext. 5004, cell: 670-723-0627 Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Eric TAN HUCK GI M, Email: [email protected] UNMIT, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 670-331 2210 Extn:5008, fax: 670-331-2210 Extn:5814, cell: 670-723- 0649 Security Adviser, Mr. Peter FRY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 670-331-2210 ext:2058, fax: 670-331-3294, cell: 670-723-1801 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Anton BOSHOFF, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 670-390-31-2210/2111, fax: 670-331-3294, cell: 670-723-1980 Desk Officer, Mr. Fanwell MWAPE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-3304, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-378-5480 TOGO : Capital: LOME - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in the entire country.Security clearance requests, which should be sent to the Designated Official at least a week prior to the date of proposed travel, should clearly indicate the dates of arrival and departure, flight numbers and times of flights, proposed itinerary, as well as information concerning hotel accommodation whilst in Togo. Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Ms. Rosine SORI -COULI BALY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 228-220 62 85, fax: 228-221-16-41, cell: 228 997 02 16 Security Adviser, Mr. Marc Edgar Moe Pouaty, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 228-220-6285 / 228-221-5994, fax: 228-221-5994, cell: 228-904-3740 Desk Officer, Mr. Francis SI KAONGA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 917 459 4283 TONGA: Capital: NUKU ALOFA - NO PHASEPlease note that both, the Designated Official for Tonga Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot, are based in Suva, Fiji. Security clearance is not required for travel to Tonga. Staff members undertaking an official mission should email their itinerary to the CSFP and the SA prior to commencing travel.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, cell: 679-999-1651 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Niklas DANI ELSSON, Email: [email protected] WHO, phone: 676-23217, fax: 676-23938, cell: 676-58623 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 TRI NI DAD & TOBAGO : Capital: PORT OF SPAI N - NO PHASE Port of Spain has experienced a bombing in a public area in each of the four months since July 2005 with each of them occurring approximately during the second week of each month. Based on this threat as well as the increase in criminal activity, staff members are advised to exercise increased Personal Security Awareness when in the downtown Port-of-Spain area. Staff should also avoid the Laventille, Morvant, La Horquetta, Maloney, Belmont and Fort George areas as well as any other known high-crime areas since shootings and kidnapping do occur and can affect bystanders. Only official taxis should be used. Taxis authorized to pick up passengers will have the letter “H” as the first letter of the vehicles license plate; these cars as well as those available at major hotels are considered safe. When traveling in a vehicle, it is recommended to keep the windows closed and the doors locked in order to minimize the possibility of having any valuables snatched from the wrist or packages taken from within the vehicle. In general, night travel should be avoided except when on major highways. Trinidad and Tobago hosts some participating nations in the ICC Cricket World Cup competition which takes place between March 11 and April 28. As result, an increase in tourist presence is expected and, as such, there may be an increase in criminal activity. For the ICC World Cup competition, special visa requirements have come into effect from 01 February 2007. Additionally, some difficulty may be encountered in securing hotel reservations during this period. Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Lee Peterson, is based in Caracas, Venezuela. No Security Clearance is required for travel to the country; however, staff and/or their family members should provide their contact information to their Agency while in the duty station even when exercising personal travel. For official travel, besides of the required contact information, an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official and LSA prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Marcia DE CASTRO, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 1-868-623-1826, fax: 1-868-623-1658, cell: 1-868-620-7056 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Claudio PROVI DAS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 1-868-623-1826, fax: 1-868-623-1658, cell: 1-868-680-6563 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 TUNI SI A : Capital: TUNI S - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.

Designated Official, Ms. Heba EL-KHOLY, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 216-71-568-434, fax: 216-71-573-351, cell: 216-95-99-01-43 Security Adviser, Mr. Robert MI CHEL, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 216 71 56 40 11 / 216-71-57-54-09, fax: 216 71 56 00 94, cell: 216 95 99 09 45 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Khaled Hajji, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 216-71-564-011, cell: 216-97-33-01-78 Desk Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORI N, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9910, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-416-1272 TURKEY : Capital: ANKARA - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect for the southeastern provinces of Diyarbakir, Hakkari, Sirnak, Van, Tunceli, Siirt, Batman, Bitlis, Bingol, Mardin and Mus.Visas are required for entry into Turkey. It is therefore strongly recommended to check with the local Turkish Embassy/Consulate before traveling. Visas for nationals of EU member states are available at border crossing points. Entry with UN LP is recommended only if it already contains a valid visa and the traveller is also in possession of his/her national passport. Turkish officials do not consider the LP alone a proper travel document. When in Ankara, visitors are advised to visit the Designated Official to discuss their travel plans and contact individual UN agency security focal points and the FSCO/FSCA for a security briefing/debriefing. International requests for security clearance must be sent at least one week prior to arrival to [email protected]. Domestic security clearance requests should be submitted at least 48 hours before start of travel. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Mahmood AYUB, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: + 90 312 454 1160, cell: + 90 532 409 58 71 Security Adviser, Mr. Royston WRI GHT, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 92-51-280-0095, fax: 92-51-2800049, cell: 92-345-8543292 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 TURKMENI STAN : Capital: ASHGABAT - NO PHASEPLEASE NOTE: The LSA for Turkmensitan is Mr. Sergey Muhamedov,Email: [email protected], Tel: 993-12-425250, Cell: 993-66-307-594 No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard YOUNG, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 993-12-425250/350225, fax: 993-12-425317/88, cell: 993-66-309-897 Security Adviser, Mr. Stanislaw SLI WAK, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 993-12-425-250 Ext:231, fax: 993-12-425-317, cell: 993-66-307-312 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 TUVALU: Capital: - NO PHASEPlease note that both, the Designated Official for Tuvalu Mr. Richard Dictus and the SA, Mr. John Schot, are based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to this country.For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, cell: 679-999-1651 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 UGANDA : Capital: KAMPALA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect in Kampala, Kasese, Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido, Soroti and Wakiso (Entebbe) districts. PHASE I I :is in effect in Apac, Oyam, Lira, Dokolo, Bundibugyo and Katakwi districts. PHASE I I I :is in effect in Arua, Nakapiripirit, Moroto, Kotido, Pader, Kitgum, Gulu, Adjumani, Koboko, Moyo and Yumbe districts.Visitors should contact the Security Advisor for security related travel advice, clearances and briefings. Security clearance can be requested either per e-mail to [email protected] with copy to the Security Adviser or through the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT). ISECT can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org - please contact [email protected] or Mr. Andre Dehondt, email: [email protected], tel: 1-212-963-9027 for any queries or assistance pertaining to ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Theophane NI KYEMA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 256-41-345-290, fax: 256-41-230-710/236-138/344-801, cell: 256-752-775-770 Security Adviser, Mr. Michael Henry McNULTY, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 256-77-22-1469, fax: 256-47-132-971, cell: 256-77-222-1469 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Gaspar ZAVALA, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 256-47-132-970, fax: 256-41-236-138, cell: 256-77-277-5778 Desk Officer, Mr. Joachim SCHMI TZ, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-208-7548 UKRAI NE : Capital: KI EV - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Frank O'DONNELL, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 380-44-253-5559/9363, fax: 380-44-253-2607, cell: 380-50-311-9692 Security Adviser, Mr. Miroslav SOTER, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 380-44-253-9363, fax: 380-44-253-2607, cell: 380-50-331-6642 Desk Officer, Mr. Bernhard COLLI NS, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4396, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-703-899-7122 UNI TED ARAB EMI RATES : Capital: ABU DHABI - NO PHASEMr. Faisal MOHAMMED is the Security Adviser for UAE. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please note the following details for the new UNDP office based in Abu Dhabi: Al Karama Street opposite Al Rawda Clinic P.O. Box 3490, Email:[email protected], Office:+ 971 2 4467600, Fax:+ 971 2 4467050. Please be advised that this country is not currently using I SECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Khaled ALLOUSH, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: + 971 2 4467600, fax: + 971 2 4467050 Security Adviser, Mr. Faisal MOHAMMED, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 971-4-3681-330 ext. 8514, fax: 971-4-3681-336, cell: 971-50-8180870 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 UNI TED KI NGDOM : Capital: LONDON - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Chris C. MAXFI ELD, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9189, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-646-468-7780 UNI TED STATES: Capital: WASHI NGTON D.C. - NO PHASENo security clearance is required for travel to the country. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604

URUGUAY : Capital: MONTEVI DEO - NO PHASE Please note that the Security Adviser, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Pablo MANDEVI LLE, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 598-2-412-3357, fax: 598-2-412-3360, cell: 598-996-12-409 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Raquel COMPAGNONI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, phone: 598-2-412-3357, fax: 598-2-412-3360, cell: 598-9-996-22322 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 UZBEKI STAN : Capital: TASHKENT - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for all areas except those mentioned under Phase Two. PHASE I I :is in effect for Surkhandarya Region and the Ferghana Valley.All requests for security clearance for travel to the Ferghana Valley should specify the purposes of the visit and the specific locations to be visited. Clearances shall be granted on a case-by-case basis. For security clearance please contact the Radio Control Room of UNDSS Office/Uzbekistan, which is operational 24/7, tel.:998-71-140-00-40, fax 998- 71-140-00-41, cellular:998-90-176-02-67, Thuraya: 882-162-111-01-52, or email :[email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Fikret AKCURA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Coordinator, phone: 998-71-120-34-51, fax: 998-71-120-34-85, cell: 998-90-108-2938 Security Adviser, Mr. Neville DRENNEN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 998-71-1203450, fax: 998-71-1206291, cell: 998-97-7031060 Country Security Focal Point, Mr. RADU LEONTESCU, Email: [email protected] UNICEF, phone: 998-71-133-95-12, fax: 998-71-120-65-08, cell: 998-93-184-80-05 Desk Officer, Mr. Benjamin Owusu-Firempong, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3078, cell: 1-914-672-6498 VANUATU : Capital: PORT VI LA - NO PHASENames and arrival details of to Port Vila should be communicated to the Country Security Focal Point (CSFP), Ms. Laura Werner, UNICEF, and copied to the UNDSS Security Adviser.Please note that both the Designated Official for Vanuatu, Mr. Richard Dictus and the Security Adviser, Mr. John Schot are based in Suva, Fiji. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel, an itinerary should be sent to the CSFP & RSA prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Richard DI CTUS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, cell: 679-999-1651 Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Laura WERNER, Email: mailto:[email protected], UNICEF, phone: 678-24655, fax: 678-27709 Desk Officer, Mr. Bijaya THAPA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-8109, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-917-2949575 VENEZUELA : Capital: CARACAS - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the cities of Caracas, Maracaibo (State of Zulia) and in the area from the city of Puerto Ayacucho (State of Amazonas) to the south to cover zones bordering the river that divides Venezuela and Colombia. PHASE I I :is in effect for the States of Apure, Tachira and Zulia (except for the city of Maracaibo, which is in Phase One, and the eastern part of the state across Lake Maracaibo, which is in No Phase).NO PHASE is in effect for the rest of the country. It is policy in Venezuela that agencies coordinate transportation at the airport for visitors. UN agencies in Venezuela will arrange for you to be met at the airport by a transportation service. (Taxi, Private Service or Official Vehicle) After you have collected your luggage and leave the customs area there should be someone with a name plaque who has been sent by your office. In case you are not met or missed a transit connection you should contact the Caracas radio room (Sierra Base) at 0414-309-7292. Considering that the main bridge between the airport and Caracas has collapsed in January 2006, you can expect long delays. Please note that, effective 1 January 2007, all Security Clearance requests for travel to Venezuela must be submitted via the online Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT), which can be accessed via the DSS Travel Portal (https://dss.un.org) at least one week prior to the proposed travel.

Designated Official, Mr. David McLACHLAN-KARR, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 58-212-208-4499, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-416-625-1692 Security Adviser, Mr. Lawrence Lee PETERSON, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 58-212-208-4388, fax: 58-212-208-4371, cell: 58-414-183-5933 Desk Officer, Mr. Stefano PALAZZI, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604 VI ET NAM : Capital: HANOI - NO PHASEAll to Viet Nam require a visa issued by the nearest Vietnamese Embassy. Please note that this can be a lengthy process, so it is advisable to apply at least three weeks in advance. The visa can only be obtained through the respective UN Agency or Government Agency in Viet Nam. who are currently holding Thai, Filipino, Malaysian, Singaporean, Lao PDR and Cambodian nationality do not need a visa to enter the country for stays of less than 21 days. No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. John HENDRA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 84-4-942-1495 Ext.216/84-4-942-4188, fax: 84-4-9422267, cell: 84-9-13209982 Security Adviser, Mr. Rudy JUANI TO, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 844-942-1495 Ext 104, cell: 84 (0) 913276114 Desk Officer, Ms. Corinne Heraud, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-0607, fax: 917-367-5000, cell: 917-774-5165 WESTERN SAHARA : Capital: LAAYOUNE - PHASE I PHASE I :in effect in the entire territory.Requests for security clearance for Western Sahara should be sent to the Designated Official, Mr. Julian Harston ([email protected]) with copy to the Chief Security Officer, Mr. Patrick Nebo ([email protected]). Please note that from 1st to 30 April, this country will accept Security Clearance and Tracking System (ISECT) and e-mailed security clearance requests. Starting on 1st May 2007, only ISECT requests will be accepted.

Designated Official, Mr. Julian Harston, Email: [email protected] MINURSO, Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: + 1 (212) 963-1952 ext 5001/5370, fax: + 212 28 89 28 27, cell: + 212 613 86 820 Area Security Coordinator, Lt. Col. Yasser KAMEL, Email: [email protected] MINURSO, phone: 212-963-1953/4/5 ext. 5720 or 5705, cell: 212-73-03-41-35 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Patrick NEBO, Email: [email protected] MINURSO, phone: 1-212-963-1952/3/4, ext. 5050/5387, fax: 1-212-28 98 60 00 ext 5055, cell: 1-212-61-08-95-72 Desk Officer, Mr. Fanwell MWAPE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 212-963-3304, fax: 212-963-3115, cell: 917-378-5480 YEMEN : Capital: SANA - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country except those areas mentioned under Phases Two and Three. PHASE I I :is in effect for the governorates of Marib, Al Jawf, Shabwa district Khawlan & Kharaz. PHASE I I I :is in effect for the governate of Sa'ada, excluding the city of Sa'ada, which remains at Phase One.On arrival, visitors are to contact the Designated Official to arrange for a security briefing. Security clearance is requested through web address: http://www.unyemen.org. Designated Official, Ms. Flavia PANSIERI, UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 967-1-448-655/605, fax: 967-1-448-251, cell: 967-7337-07149, e-mail: [email protected]. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Ms. Flavia PANSI ERI, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 967-1-448-655/605, fax: 967-1-448-251, cell: 967-7337-07149 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Ahmad JAFAR, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: + 967-1-448605 Ext.411, cell: + 967-712222411 Desk Officer, Mr. Hussein AL-ALFI , Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 917-367-9053, fax: 917-367-5000 ZAMBI A : Capital: LUSAKA - NO PHASE PHASE I :is in effect in a 20 kilometre zone from the international borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and Mozambique.No security clearance is required for travel to the country, except for the regions in Security Phase I. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure. Please be advised that this country is not currently using ISECT.

Designated Official, Mr. Aeneas CHUMA, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 260-1-254-417, 260-1-250-800, ext 201, fax: 260-1-251-201, 253-805, cell: 260-97-770-479 Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Thomas ACHEAMPONG, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 260-250-800, fax: 260-1-254-586, cell: 260-99-780-104 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206 ZI MBABWE : Capital: HARARE - PHASE I PHASE I :is in effect for the entire country.When traveling from the airport keep windows closed and doors locked, in order to minimize the possibility of having any valuables snatched from the wrist or packages taken from within the vehicle. Visitors should contact the UNDP Office upon arrival, to arrange for a security briefing, tel: 263-4-792681 to 6 ext 312.

Security clearance should be requested at least 48 hours prior to departure and sent per email to [email protected] .

Designated Official, Mr. Agostinho ZACARI AS, Email: [email protected] UNDP, Resident Representative, phone: 263-4-792-687, fax: 263-4-792-978, cell: 263-91-236-321 Security Adviser, Mr. Bjarne Bundgaard LAURI TZEN, Email: [email protected] DSS, phone: 263-4-792-681 to 6, Ext 313, fax: 263-4-705-061, cell: 263-91-409-402 Security Adviser, Mr. Makharbek BULATSEV DSS, Field Security Officer Deputy Security Adviser, Mr. Charles TI VE, Email: [email protected] DSS, Field Security Officer, phone: 263-4-792-681-6, fax: 263-4-705-061, cell: 263-91-403-218 Desk Officer, Mr. Enoch PENNEY-LARYEA, Email: [email protected] DSS, Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-9446, fax: 1-917-367-5000, cell: 1-646-226-6206