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Wednesday, March 14, 2007

AUSTRALIA WARNS ITS CITIZENS VISITING SOLOMON ISLANDS

Sydney Morning Herald/ Pacnews
Wed, 14 Mar 2007
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA ----

Australians could become victims of violence in the Solomon Islands, where the security situation may rapidly deteriorate, Canberra has warned, Sydney Morning Herald reports. In its latest travel advisory, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs advises Australians to reconsider their need to travel to the island nation. But if there, they should exercise extreme caution because of the uncertain security situation and on-going political tensions, it said. “There is potential for a rapid deterioration in the security environment. Australians may be at particular risk and could become victims of violence,” the advisory said. “You should avoid protests and large gatherings as they may turn violent. Such events could become catalysts for violence and civil disorder, which may be directed at Australian interests.” Members of the Australian High Commission and the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) have been advised to exercise a high degree of personal security in their homes and to avoid walking, running or cycling after dark in Honiara. “There remain criminal elements within the community, some of whom have access to firearms,” the advisory said. “We continue to receive information suggesting that some of these may be encouraging criminal activity and acts of violence targeting RAMSI and the expatriate civilian community for political purposes. “There have been threats of violence in recent months directed at the Australian High Commission.” RAMSI arrived in mid-2003 to restore law and order and good governance following years of ethnic unrest.But political tensions between Canberra and Honiara have risen since the election of Manasseh Sogavare as prime minister last May. He has made it clear he wants to see less RAMSI influence in his government and less Australian influence in RAMSI. Mr Sogavare's expulsion of Australian High Commissioner Patrick Cole last year for allegedly interfering in Solomons political affairs strained relations. In a letter published in Solomons newspapers last month, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer accused Mr Sogavare of deliberately trying to undermine RAMSI and tarnishing its reputation. Mr Sogavare demanded an apology from Mr Downer over the letter, saying it jeopardised the restoration of good relations between the two governments. In a statement on Monday, Sogavare said that despite misunderstandings, his government was keen to enhance its co-operation with RAMSI if it worked harder to support his government's policies and did not try to operate as an independent authority.

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