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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY

Travel Advisory on Field Security Status and Security-Related Travel Restrictions11 March 2005

Travellers to countries/duty stations where any SECURITY PHASE has been declared must obtain SECURITY CLEARANCE from the DESIGNATED OFFICIAL 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 II : Restricted Movement PHASE III : Relocation PHASE IV : Emergency Operations PHASE V : Evacuation

Travellers 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-FAMILY duty stations.

For additional information please contact DSS. Tel.: +1-212-963-5113 Duty Officer: +1-917-912-3202 fax: +1-212-963-4104 *AFGHANISTAN :  Capital: KABUL  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect for the entire country. Restriction on missions to Afghanistan has been lifted since January 2005. Missions to all areas in Afghanistan should be Afghanistan MOSS compliant. Missions to the Southern, South Eastern and Eastern Regions have to be Afghanistan Enhanced MOSS (EMOSS) compliant. The FSCO Office will provide authorisation and guidance to enter all areas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Transitional Islamic State 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.All security clearance correspondence (country international staff, road mission, air clearances) for Afghanistan

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

are to be forwarded to securityclearance.af@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Jean ARNAULT,  UNAMA,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 390-831-246-108, 932-021-068-285, fax: 390-831-246-269, cell: 9370-281-442, e-mail: arnault@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean LAUSBERG,  DSS,  phone: 93-20-210-1682-85 ext.4200/39-083-124 ext.6383, fax: 39-083-124-6382, cell: 93-70-281-673/93-79-354-375, e-mail: lausberg@un.org; jean.lausberg@undp.org.ALBANIA :  Capital: TIRANA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country, except for those provinces listed under Phase II. PHASE II: is in effect for Provinces of Malesi Emnadhe, Tropoja, Kukes, Dibra, Bulqiza, Mat, Shkodra, Puka, Lezha, Mirdita, Kurbin, Lac and Has. Security Clearance requests should be sent to the office of the FSCO, email: fso.al@undp.org.Designated Official, Ms. Anna STJARNERKLINT,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 355-4-233-122/233-148/233, fax: 355-4-232-075/234-448, cell: 355-692-022-382, e-mail: anna.stjarnerklint@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. William SIMPSON,  DSS,  phone: 355-4-266321, fax: 355-4-266232, cell: +355-68-202483, e-mail: bill.simpson@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Elzira SAGYNBAEVA,  UNDP,  phone: 355-4-233122, fax: 355-4-232075, cell: 355-682-025733, e-mail: elzira.sagynbaeva@undp.org.ALGERIA :  Capital: ALGIERS  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect in the Wilaya of Algiers, Naarna, Bechar, Saida, El Bayadh, Adrar, Tissemslit, Tiaret, Laghouat, Ghardaia, Djelfa, M'sila, Batna, Biskra, Ouargla, Tamanrasset, Constantine, Oum El Bouaghi, Khenchela, El Oued, Illizi, El Tarf, Guelma, Souk Ahras, Tebessa and Tindouf. PHASE III: is in effect in the Wilayas of Tlemcen, Ain Temouchent, Sidi Bel Abbes, Oran, Mascara, Mostaganem, Relizane, Chlef, Tipaza, Ain Defla, Blida, Medea, Boumerdes, Bouira, Tizi Ouzou, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bejaia, Setif, Jeijel, Mila, Skikda and Annaba. Transport from the airport to the hotel residence should be arranged and confirmed before arrival. The UN FSCO must be contacted upon arrival to arrange a Security briefing. Travel outside the capital city is subject to case-by-case approval of the Designated Official. All international staff are required to reside in one specified hotel in Algiers.Security clearance requests should be submitted 7 working days in advance.Designated Official, Mr. Marc DESTANNE DE BERNIS,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 213-26-69-24-36/69-12-12, Ext. 250, fax: 213-21-69-37-92/23-55, cell: 213-61-51-31-92, e-mail: marc.de.bernis@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Babacar NDIAYE,  DSS,  phone: 213-21-69-20-28/12-12, Ext. 231, fax: 213-21-69-37-92/23-55, cell: 213-61-51-31-95, e-mail: babacar.ndiaye@undp.org.ANGOLA :  Capital: LUANDA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Security clearance requests should be addressed through the office of the FSCO.Designated Official, Mr. Pierre-Francois PIRLOT,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 244-2-393-528; 331-181, ext. 211 or 214, fax: 244-2-335-609; 244-2-336-931, cell: 244-912-501-778, e-mail: pierre.francois.pirlot@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Carlos FRIAS,  DSS,  phone: 244-2-331-181, ext. 226, fax: 244-2-334-642, cell: 244-912-501-779, e-mail: carlos.frias@undp.org.ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA:  Capital: SAINT JOHN'S  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados covers also Antigua and Barbuda. Please note that the Regional FSCO, 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.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.ARGENTINA :  Capital: BUENOS AIRES  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country.

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Lima, Peru.Staff traveling to Argentina should sent security clearance requests to: oficina.seguridadarg@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Carlos Felipe MARTINEZ,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 54-11-4803-8701, fax: 54-11-4320-8754, cell: 54-9-11-5512-0287, e-mail: carlos.f.martinez@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Silvia RUCKS,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 54-11-4320-8704, fax: 54-11-4320-8754/8708, cell: 54-911-155-328-4443, e-mail: silvia.rucks@undp.org.ARMENIA :  Capital: YEREVAN  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for Yerevan and the regions of Ararat, Armavir, Aragatsotn, Kotayk, Lori and Shirak. PHASE II: is in effect for Gegharkunik, Tavoush, Syunik, Vayots Dzor. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Bogdan Kantorski, is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.Security clearance should be requested throught the office of the FSCA, hamlet.mirzoian@undp.org.Designated Official, Ms. Lise GRANDE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 374-1-566-073, fax: 374-1-543-811, cell: 374-9-423-755, e-mail: lise.grande@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bogdan KANTORSKI,  DSS,  phone: 995 32 251 126/28/29, fax: 995 32 250 271/72, cell: 995 99 981 800, e-mail: bogdan.kantorski@undp.org.AUSTRALIA :  Capital: CANBERRA  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Juan Carlos BRANDT,  UNIC,  Executive Director, phone: 61-2-9262-5111, fax: 61-2-9262-5886, cell: 61-414-654-451, e-mail: jcbrandt@un.org.au.AUSTRIA :  Capital: VIENNA  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Franz BAUMANN,  UNOV,  phone: 43-1-26060-5599/4145, fax: 43-1-26060-5900, cell: 43-699-14595599, e-mail: franz.baumann@unvienna.org.*AZERBAIJAN :  Capital: BAKU  - NO PHASE PHASE II: is in effect for the ares of Fizuli not in Phase Four, Aghjabedi, Agdam, Barda, Tartar, Goranboy, Khanlar and Dashkesan Districts not included under Phase IV. PHASE IV: 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 Two or Phase Four. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Bogdan Kantorski, is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Field Security Coordination Assistant, Mr. Fuad Jafarov, email:Fuad.Jafarov@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Marco BORSOTTI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 994-12-4980-581/492 1773, fax: 994-12-492 2491, cell: 994-50-308-5052, e-mail: Marco.borsotti@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bogdan KANTORSKI,  DSS,  phone: 995 32 251 126/28/29, fax: 995 32 250 271/72, cell: 995 99 981 800, e-mail: bogdan.kantorski@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. David EIZENBERG,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 994-12-4921857, fax: 994-12-492 2491, cell: 994-50-220-4027, e-mail: David.eizenberg@undp.org.BAHAMAS :  Capital: NASSAU  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Jamaica covers also Bahamas. Please note that the Regional FSCO, 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.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.BAHRAIN :  Capital: MANAMA  - PHASE I

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. The Designated Official advises that all UN personnel / consultants on temporary missions to Bahrain must contact the Designated Official immediately upon arrival. All UN personnel must carry UN Identification and other documents when moving/driving around the city. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr Yuri Doubograi, is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Khaled ALLOUSH,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 973-17-319-411, fax: 973-17-311-441, cell: 973-3941-9442, e-mail: khaled.alloush@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yuri DOUBOGRAI,  DSS,  phone: 965-532-9870/1/2/3 ext. 124, fax: 965-532-5879, cell: 965-766-1894, e-mail: yuri.doubograi@wfp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mrs. Heba HABIB,  UNDP,  phone: 973-17-319-416, fax: 973-17-311-500, cell: 973-39-847470, BANGLADESH :  Capital: DHAKA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the enitre country, including "Capital Dhaka" and the 6 divisions as follows: Dhaka Dv, Rajshahi Dv, Sylhet Dv, Chittagong Dv, Khulna Dv and Barisal Dv. PHASE II: is in effect for the southern District of Cox's Bazaar. No travel to these phased areas should be undertaken without security clearance from the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Jorgen LISSNER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 880-2-811-8600/3320, fax: 880-2-811-7811, cell: 880-011-855-807, e-mail: jorgen.lissner@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Richard JANSEN,  DSS,  phone: 880-2-811-8600 ext: 2653, fax: 880-(0)-2-811-3196, cell: 880-(0)173036042, e-mail: richard.jansen@undp.org; fscobd@yahoo.com.BARBADOS :  Capital: BRIDGETOWN  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, 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.Designated Official, Ms. Rosina WILTSHIRE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 246-467-6001, fax: 246-429-2448, e-mail: rosina.wiltshire@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Rebeca ARIAS,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 246-467-6003, fax: 246-429-2448, cell: 246-253-7043, e-mail: rebeca.arias@undp.org.BELARUS:  Capital: MINSK  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Cihan SULTANOGLU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, e-mail: cihan.sultanoglu@undp.org.BELGIUM :  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.Designated Official, Mr. Omar BAKHET,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 32-2-505-4620, fax: 32-2-503-4729, cell: 32-473-97-8200, e-mail: omar.bakhet@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Diana MOLI,  UNDP,  phone: 32-2-505-4622, fax: 32-2-503-4729, cell: 32-473-822517, e-mail: diana.moli@undp.org.BELIZE :  Capital: BELMOPAN  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, 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.Designated Official, Ms. Kathleen ISRAEL,  PAHO/WHO,  phone: 501-224-5536, fax: 501-223-0917, cell: 501-610-3404, e-mail: israelki@blz.paho.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Luis Alberto CASTRO,  DSS,  phone: 502-2384-3136, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695, e-mail: luis.castro@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Rony MAZA,  PAHO/WHO,  phone: 501-224-5536, fax: 501-223-

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

0917, cell: 501-601-7879, e-mail: mazarony@blz.paho.org.BENIN :  Capital: COTONOU  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Moustapha SOUMARE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 229-311-474, fax: 229-315-786, cell: 229-901-337, e-mail: moustapha.soumare@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Nestor OUEDRAOGO,  DSS,  phone: 229-313-045/46/79, ext. 204, fax: 229-315-786/313-321, cell: 229-065-383/041-195, e-mail: nestor.ouedraogo@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Mikiko SASAKI,  UNDP,  phone: 229-314-132, fax: 229-315-786, cell: 229-901-338, e-mail: mikiko.sasaki@undp.org.BHUTAN :  Capital: THIMPHU  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect in Samtse, Sarpang, and Samdrup Jongkah Districts and the Southern Parts of the Ajancent Districts, Chuka, Tsirang, Trashigang, Zhemgang, Pema Gatshel, Dagana and Mongar. 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 Regional FSCO, Mr. David Pakes, is based in New Delhi, India.Security clearances should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Ms. Renata  DESSALLIEN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 975-2-322-424(203)/322-605, fax: 975-2-322-657, cell: 975-171-10046, e-mail: renata.dessallien@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. David PAKES,  DSS,  phone: 91-11-2433-1166, fax: 91-11-2433-0088, cell: 91-98106-03142, e-mail: david.pakes@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Toshihiro TANAKA,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 975-2-322-424 Ext: 154, fax: 975-2-322-657, cell: 975-171-100106, e-mail: toshihiro.tanaka@undp.org.*BOLIVIA :  Capital: LA PAZ  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for those are not in Phase Two. PHASE II: is in effect for the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba, Sucre, Potosi and Oruro. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Lima, Peru.Security Clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Antonio MOLPECERES,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 591-2-279-5544, cell: 591-2-2770-222, e-mail: antonio.molpeceres@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Alfredo Heriberto MARTY,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 591-2-279-5967, fax: 591-2-279-5820, cell: 591-715-59068, e-mail: alfredo.marty@undp.org.BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA:  Capital: SARAJEVO  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Regional FSCO, Mr. Scott Hays.Designated Official, Mr. Jens Anders TOYBERG-FRANDZEN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 387-33-276-840, fax: 387-33-665-681, cell: 387-66-160-549, e-mail: jens.toyberg-frandzen@undp.ba.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Scott HAYS,  DSS,  phone: 387-61-482-735, fax: 387-33-665-681, cell: 387-61-482-735, e-mail: shays@undp.ba.BOTSWANA :  Capital: GABORONE  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Windhoek, Namibia.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.Designated Official, Mr. Bjoern FOERDE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 267-395-1680, fax: 267-390-1459, cell: 267-721-00-549, e-mail: bjoern.foerde@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sabir MUGHAL,  DSS,  phone: 264-61-204-6111 ext.6227, fax: 264-61-204-6237, cell: 264-81-129-3100, e-mail: sabir.mughal@undp.org,

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na.unsecoord@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ali ALASGHAR,  UNDP,  phone: 267-318-0815, fax: 267-395-1233, cell: 267-713-00-716, e-mail: alasghar@unicef.org.BRAZIL :  Capital: BRASILIA  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Carlos LOPES,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 55-61-329-2001, fax: 55-61-329-2099, cell: 55-61-8124-0091, e-mail: carlos.lopes@undp.org.br.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Werner VAN DEN BERG,  DSS,  phone: 55-61-30368986, fax: 55-61-30368985, cell: 55-61-81538927, e-mail: wwerner9999@hotmail.com, werner.vandenberg@undp.org.br.BRUNEI DARUSSALAM :  Capital: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN  - NO PHASE Please 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.BULGARIA :  Capital: SOFIA  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Neil BUHNE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 359-2-969-6100/6103/974-4, fax: 359-2-974-3089, cell: 359-888-567-390, e-mail: neil.buhne@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Tzvetan ZAFIROV,  UNDP,  phone: 359-2-969-6758/6100, fax: 359-2-974-3089, cell: 359-889-533-681, e-mail: tzvetan.zafirov@undp.org.BURKINA FASO :  Capital: OUAGADOUGOU  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Georg CHARPENTIER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 226-50-306-765, fax: 226-50-310-470, cell: 226-70-2000-61/41-78-732-7566, e-mail: georg.charpentier@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Charles Luis HOCK,  DSS,  phone: 226-50-306762/63, Post 414, fax: 226-50-3310-470, cell: 226-70-200-484, e-mail: charles.hock@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Victoire DOGBE,  UNDP,  phone: 226-306-762/763, Post 506, fax: 226-310-470, cell: 226-200-611, e-mail: victoire.dogbe@undp.org.*BURUNDI :  Capital: BUJUMBURA  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect in Bururi-ville, Cibitoke ville and the provinces of Cankuzo, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rutana and Ruyigi. PHASE IV: is in effect in Bubanza, Bujumbura rural, Bururi (except Bururi-ville) and Cibitoke (except Cibitoke-ville). Staff movements 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 curfew from 2300 to 0600 is enforced for all UN staff members. All in-country missions requests are coordinated through the UN security Cell. Travel/Missions in Phase III areas are subject to military escorts except in Muyinga, Ngozi, Kirundo and North of NR6. The use of armoured cars or body armour is mandatory in Phase IV areas.Security clearance from the Designated Official is mandatory at least one week prior to arrival in Burundi. The ceiling for international staff members is 200. New arrivals must receive a security briefing. All requests for security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official Ms. Carolyn McAskie with attention/copy to Mr. Ibrahima Fall,D/DO (fall8@un.org) who is responsible for managing the daily security operations, and cc. to FSCO Mr. Robert Michel, and DFSCO Ms. Aminata Thiaw (aminata.thiaw@undp.org) for all UN Agency Staff and the OIC Security ONUB Mr. Mamadou Diouf for all ONUB staff.Designated Official, Ms. Carolyn McASKIE,  ONUB,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 257-212-867, ext. 5202/215-122, fax: 1-212-963-2840/2844, cell: 257-917-381/860-860, e-mail: mcaskie@un.org.CAMBODIA :  Capital: PHNOM PENH  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country.

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Upon arrival in Phnom Penh all international staff assigned to Cambodia should contact the UN Security Unit (855-23-210478 ext 181) to arrange for a security briefing. Security clearance requests should be sent to email: clearance.kh@undp.org Designated Official, Mr. Douglas GARDNER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 855-23-427-920, fax: 855-23-216-257/721-042, cell: 855-12-839-791, e-mail: douglas.gardner@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert HOWELL,  DSS,  phone: 855-11-33-23-99, fax: 855-23-214-801, cell: 855-11-33-23-99, e-mail: bob.howell@undp.org.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 II: is in effect for East, North and Far North provinces. Agencies organizing official travel of their staff to the area of Kousseri in the northern areas of Cameroon should request security clearance from the Designated Official in Chad due to the very close proximity of these areas to N'Djamena in Chad, as opposed to their distance to Yaounde. 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. Please note that Mr. Nathan Danquah, the FSCO, will be serving in Indonesia assisting with tsunami-related security until 17 March 2005.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Field Security Coordination Officer.Designated Official, Mrs. Patricia DE MOWBRAY,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 237-220-0793, fax: 237-220-0796/220-0799, cell: 237-770-9330, e-mail: patricia.de.mowbray@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Nathan DANQUAH,  DSS,  phone: 237-220-0797, fax: 237-220-0797, cell: 237-750-0875, e-mail: nathan.danquah@undp.org.CANADA :  Capital: OTTAWA  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.*CAPE VERDE :  Capital: PRAIA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jean-Luc Kister, is based in Dakar, Senegal.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.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Jose PITA-GROS,  WFP,  phone: 238-262-22-25, cell: 238-991-31-98, e-mail: jose.pita-gros@wfp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean-Luc KISTER,  DSS,  phone: 221-839-90-96/95, fax: 221-823-55-00, cell: 221-637-24-36, e-mail: jean.luc.kister@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Alphonse NKOUKA,  UNDP,  phone: 238-262-43-83, fax: 238-262-10-96/13-52, cell: 238-991-36-05, e-mail: alphonse.nkouka@undp.org.CENTRAL AFRICAN REP.:  Capital: BANGUI  - PHASE III PHASE II: is in effect for Sector Three: Mbaiki and Lobaye. PHASE III: is in effect for Sector One: Bangui; Sector Two: Bouar, Berberati, Bocaranga and Poua; Sector Seven: Mboki. PHASE IV: is in effect for Sector Four: Bossangoua, Bouca, Ouham; Sector Five: Kaga Bandoro, Ndele, Sector Six: Bambari. Upon arrival in Bangui, UN travellers 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.Designated Official, Mr. Stan NKWAIN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 236-611-977, fax: 236-611-732, cell: 236-501-256, e-mail: stan.nkwain@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Oumarou SOULEY,  DSS,  phone: 236-612-535, fax: 236-612-535, cell: 236-054-119/202-207, e-mail: souley.oumarou@undp.org. Mr. Raphael WAGURA,  DPKO,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 236-617-098, fax: 212-963-7475, cell: 236-507-891, e-mail: wagura@un.org.*CHAD :  Capital: N'JAMENA  - PHASE II PHASE II: in effect for the entire country except those areas listed under Phase Three. PHASE III: in effect for the Ouddai and Biltine regions bordering Sudan.

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Security Clearance must be requested 48-hours prior to arrival.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Yao KASSANKOGNO,  WFP,  phone: 235-52-00-57 / 235-52-05-37, fax: 235-51-74-65, cell: 235-27-19-47, e-mail: kassankognoy@who.int.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Idrissa MBAYE,  DSS,  phone: 235-523-597, fax: 235-523-597, cell: 235-289-393, e-mail: idrissa.mbaye@undp.org.CHILE :  Capital: SANTIAGO  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Lima, Peru.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.Designated Official, Mr. Jose Luis MACHINEA,  ECLAC,  phone: 562-210-2556/8, fax: 562-208-0252, e-mail: joseluis.machinea@cepal.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jorge CORDERO,  ECLAC,  phone: 562-210-2105, fax: 562-210-2229, cell: 569-546-6268, e-mail: jorge.cordero@cepal.org.CHINA :  Capital: PEKING  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Vadim Anushko, is based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.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.Designated Official, Mr. Khalid MALIK,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 86-10-6532-3316/3731, fax: 86-10-6532-4131/2567, cell: 86-1370-102-5076, e-mail: khalid.malik@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Vadim ANUSHKO,  DSS,  phone: 992-372-210-670/80/88/94, fax: 992-372-510-021, cell: 992-917-703-847, e-mail: vadim.anushko@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Renaud MEYER,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 86-10-6532-3731, fax: 86-10-6532-2567, cell: 86-1360-100-4593, e-mail: renaud.meyer@undp.org.COLOMBIA :  Capital: BOGOTA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for Bogotá DC and Cartagena. PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country, except the Archipelagos of San Andres and Providencia where there is NO PHASE, and the areas mentioned under Phases One and Three. PHASE III: is in effect for Province of Putumayo. Essential Staff movements 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. 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 remain 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. UN missions are requested to contact the FSCO office for security briefing upon arrival.Security clearance should be requested via email to security.clearance.colombia@undp.orgDesignated Official, Mr. Alfredo WITSCHI-CESTARI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 571-488-9000 ext. 215, fax: 571-376-2850, cell: 57-310-231-9491, e-mail: alfredo.witschi-cestari@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Daniel IGARTUA,  DSS,  phone: 571-488-9000 ext 203, fax: 571-376-2850, cell: 57-311-259-8440, e-mail: daniel.igartua@undp.org.COMOROS :  Capital: MORONI  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Missions should contact the Designated Official for a security briefing upon arrival. Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Ms. Giuseppina MAZZA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 269-731-025 /558/559/088/089, fax: 269-731-577/731-303, cell: 269-331-510, e-mail: giuseppina.mazza@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean Francois FAIVRE,  DSS,  phone: 261-20-22-

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36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-072-5441, e-mail: moustache@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Francois Tambi KABORE,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 269-730-228/731-558/559/088/089, fax: 269-731-577/730-228, cell: 269-331-511, e-mail: francois.kabore@undp.org.CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF:  Capital: Kinshasa  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect in the provinces of Bas-Congo, Bandundu, Equateur, Kasai Occidental, Kasai Oriental, and in the city of Kinshasa. PHASE III: is in effect in the provinces of Oriental (with the exception of Ituri) and Katanga (less North Katanga - zones formerly under the control of RCD/Goma relating to the district of Tanganyka as well as the Pweto and Kabango regions) and in the cities of Lubumbashi and Kindu. PHASE IV: is in effect for the Provinces of Maniema (less Kindu), North Kivu 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 and the Ituri region of Oriental Province. River traffic between Kinshasa and Brazzaville will be closed at 1700 hours.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 monucsecurityclearance@un.org.b. All other UN staff requests should be addressed to dss.drcsecurityclearance@undp.org. Contacts: MONUC CSO, Mr. Marc Wood, e mail: wood@un.org ;Tel: 00243 818906352; Fax: 00243 818906965; Cell: 00243 818907727.FSCO, Mr Joseph Gomis, e mail: joseph.gomis@undp.org; Tel: 00243 818906424; Fax: 00243 8843675; Cell: 00243 818845000 or 00243 98233641. DDO, Mr Ross Mountain, e mail: mountain@un.org; Tel: 00243 818905275; Fax: 00243 818905279; Cell: 00243 818907869. DO, Mr William Swing, e mail:swing@un.org; Tel: 00243 818906038; Fax: 00243 818906955; Cell: 00243 818907534 .Designated Official, Mr. William Lacy SWING,  MONUC,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-6038, fax: 243-87-17-62-317, cell: 243-81-89-07-534, e-mail: swing@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Joseph GOMIS,  DSS,  phone: 1-212-963-0103, ext. 6424, fax: 243-88-43-675, cell: 243-81-88-45-000/98-23-36-41, e-mail: joseph.gomis@undp.org. Mr. Marc Alain WOOD,  MONUC,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 1-212-963-0103 ext 6352, fax: 1-212-963-0205, cell: 243-81-89-07-727, e-mail: wood@un.org.CONGO, REPUBLIC OF:  Capital: BRAZZAVILLE  - PHASE II PHASE I: is in effect in Pointe Noire, Region of Kouilou, Region of Niary-Bouenza-Lekoumou, Regions of Plateaux, Cuvette and Sangha. PHASE II: is in effect for Brazzaville, Region of Likouala (Betou, Impfondo and Loukolela). PHASE III: 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 are also PHASE III. PHASE IV: is in effect for the region of Pool. 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.Designated Official, Mr. Aurelien AGBENONCI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 242-81-57-63, fax: 242-81-16-79/31-205-407-188, Post 301, cell: 242-666-51-79, e-mail: aurelien.agbenonci@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Guy WAEGHENAERE,  DSS,  phone: 242-663-99-50, fax: 242-81-16-79/31-205-407-188, cell: 242-550-30-57/663-20-93, e-mail: guy.waeghenaere@undp.org.COSTA RICA :  Capital: SAN JOSÉ  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Costa Rica, 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

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Designated Official prior to departure.Designated Official, Mr. Jose Manuel HERMIDA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 506-296-2493/296-2659, fax: 506-296-1545/291-1125, cell: 506-309-0417, e-mail: jose.manuel.hermida@undp.org..Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Timothy COLLINS,  DSS,  phone: 507-302-4597, fax: 507-302-4596, cell: 507-613-3753, e-mail: tim.collins@undp.org.pa.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jan Jilles VAN DER HOEVEN,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: (506) 296 1269, fax: (506) 296 1545, cell: (506) 818 5603, e-mail: jan-jilles.vanderhoeven@undp.org.COTE D'IVOIRE :  Capital: ABIDJAN  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect for the entire country. 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.For security clearance requests, please contact the Radio Room: tel: 225-203-03963, fax: 225-203-03962, email: abidjan.secu@undp.org. Switchboard, tel: 225-203-03958 / 203-03959. All UN staff members proposing to travel should request security clearance 7 working days in advance of arrival.Designated Official, Mr. Abdoulaye MAR DIEYE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 225-2031-7402/21-2455, fax: 225-2021-7404, cell: 225-0701-4400, e-mail: abdoulaye.mar.dieye@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Alioune DIOP,  DSS,  phone: 225-2030-3955, fax: 225-20-303-961, cell: 225-0583-4788 / 0785-8166, e-mail: alioune.diop@undp.org.CROATIA :  Capital: ZAGREB  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO 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.Designated Official, Mr. Cornelis KLEIN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 385-1- 2361 666, fax: 385-1-2361 620., cell: 385-385-98-359557, e-mail: cornelis.klein@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Scott HAYS,  DSS,  phone: 387-61-482-735, fax: 387-33-665-681, cell: 387-61-482-735, e-mail: shays@undp.ba.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jose RODRIGUEZ,  UNHCR,  phone: 385-91-3713-514, fax: 385-1-3713-561, cell: 385-91-3713-514, e-mail: RODRIGUJ@unhcr.ch.CUBA :  Capital: HAVANA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Cuba, 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.Designated Official, Mr. Bruno MORO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 537-204-1492, fax: 537-204-1516, cell: 537-880-2757, e-mail: bruno.moro@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Timothy COLLINS,  DSS,  phone: 507-302-4597, fax: 507-302-4596, cell: 507-613-3753, e-mail: tim.collins@undp.org.pa.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Ulrika RICHARDSON GOLINSKI,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 537-204-1516, fax: 537-204-1516, cell: 537-885-1470, e-mail: ulrika.richardson-golinski@undp.org.CYPRUS :  Capital: NICOSIA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Cyprus, Mr. Simon Butt, is based in Gaza City, Gaza.No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to travelclearcyprus@un.org prior to departure.Designated Official, Mr. Zbigniew WLOSOWICZ,  UNFICYP,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 357-22-864-401, fax: 357-22-864-752, cell: 357-99-651-833, e-mail: zbigniew wlosowicz/unficyp@unficyp.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Simon BUTT,  DSS,  phone: 972-8-677-7362, fax: 972-8-677-7444, cell: 972-59-413-827, e-mail: s.butt@unrwa.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ross WICKWARE,  UNFICYP,  phone: 357-22-86-4649, fax: 357-22-86-4600, cell: 357-99-345-226, e-mail: wickware@un.org.CZECH REPUBLIC :  Capital: PRAGUE  - NO PHASE

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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.Designated Official, Mr. Johannes Herman  STUURWOLD ,  UNHCR,  phone: 420-2-57-199-866, fax: 420-2-57-199-862, e-mail: stuurwol@unhcr.ch.DENMARK :  Capital: COPENHAGEN  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Deputy Designated Official, Mr. Andre Laperriere, email: ANL@euro.who.int, with copy to STE@euro.who.int.Designated Official, Dr. Marc DANZON,  WHO,  phone: 45-3917-1371/1485/1717, fax: 45-3917-1888, cell: 45-2122-4840, e-mail: mda@who.dk.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Bruce LEECH,  WHO,  phone: 45-39-17-1555, fax: 45-39-17-1853, cell: 45-40-15-9368, e-mail: ble@euro.who.int.DJIBOUTI :  Capital: DJIBOUTI  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect in Djibouti City, Obock City, Dikhil City and Dikhil District, Ali Sabieh City and Ali Sabieh District. PHASE III: is in effect in Obock and Tadjourah Districts. Land travel to Phase III districts granted by Designated Official (MOSS and safe roads and routes maps to be strictly followed). Several Agency Heads were also given 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. Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Ms. Mbaranga GASARABWE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 253-35-3371/2, fax: 253-35-0587, cell: 253-83-3054, e-mail: mbaranga.gasarabwe@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sorrien SCOTT,  DSS,  phone: 251-1-536-045, 443-275, fax: 251-1-512-722, cell: 251-9-216-468, e-mail: scotts@un.org, sscott@uneca.org.DOMINICA :  Capital: ROSEAU  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Dominica. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.For contact details, see BARBADOS.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.DOMINICAN REPUBLIC :  Capital: SANTO DOMINGO  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.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.Designated Official, Mr. Niky FABIANCIC,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 1-809-537-0909 ext. 257, fax: 1-809-531-3507, cell: 1-809-707-1428, e-mail: nfabiancic@pnud.org.do.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORIN,  DSS,  phone: 509-244-8851, fax: 509-244-9366/7, cell: 509-558-9025, e-mail: Nicolas.morin@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Enrique MORALES,  UNDP,  phone: 1-809-537-0909 x 232, fax: 1-809-531-3507, cell: 1-809-776-0769, e-mail: emorales@pnud.org.do.ECUADOR :  Capital: QUITO  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect for the provinces of Carchi and Sucumbios and in the county of San Lorenzo. Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Lima, Peru.Security clearance should be requested throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. René Mauricio VALDES,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 593-22-461-955, fax: 593-22-461-957, cell: 593-9-9-924-572, e-mail: rene.mauricio.valdes@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Paulina WITT,  UNDP,  phone: 593-22-461-956, fax: 593-22-461-957, cell: 593-96-016-207, e-mail: paulina.witt@undp.org.EGYPT :  Capital: CAIRO  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country.

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Cairo is considered reasonably safe. Minor crime is not uncommon. Visitors are advised to take additional security precautions while traveling to the areas of Assiut, Minya, Sohag and Qena in Upper Egypt. Upon request, the government usually provides armed escort for UN missions transitting these areas. Visitors are advised to contact sponsoring UN Agency Security Focal Points to receive a security briefing upon arrival. All permanently assigned UN staff is required to receive an initial security briefing from the Office of the FSCO immediately upon arrival.All requests for external security clearance should be requested via e-mail to security.eg@undp.org. Internal security clearance approval has been delegated to the heads of UN agencies.Designated Official, Mr. Antonio VIGILANTE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 202-578-4849, fax: 202-578-4847, cell: 2012-211-6624, e-mail: antonio.vigilante@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert ADOLPH,  DSS,  phone: 202-394-9043; 578-4840/6, fax: 202-579-8248, 202-578-4847, cell: 2012-743-8963, e-mail: robert.adolph@undp.org.EL SALVADOR :  Capital: SAN SALVADOR  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the areas of the International Airport and of the highway from the airport to the capital and the entire country, except the areas listed in Phase II. PHASE II: has been declared for the departments of Sonsonate, La Paz, Usultan, San Miguel and the following towns of La Libertad, Comasagua, Tepecoyo and Talnique. Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala.Security clearance should be requested via email to securityclearance.sv@undp.org. Designated Official, Mr. Beat ROHR,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 503-209-3501, fax: 503-263-3501, cell: 503-886-1890, e-mail: beat.rohr@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Luis Alberto CASTRO,  DSS,  phone: 502-2384-3136, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695, e-mail: luis.castro@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Peter GROHMANN,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 503-209-3502, fax: 503-209-3501, cell: 503-886-7919, e-mail: peter.grohmann@undp.org.EQUATORIAL GUINEA :  Capital: MALABO  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect in the entire country. It is advisable to bring at least 6 passport size photos which are sometimes required by airport authorities. Visas upon arrival will be provided only to holders of UNLP. Those traveling with national passports must possess a valid initial entry visa. 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 Regional FSCO is based in Libreville, Gabon.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 throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Bacar ABDOUROIHAMANE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 240-9-3269, fax: 240-9-2153/2410, cell: 240-25-31-86, e-mail: bacar.abdouroihamane@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Gabriel Ndar FAYE,  DSS,  phone: 241-738-887/90/97, fax: 241-738-891, cell: 241-223-972, e-mail: gabriel.faye@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Gilbert POUMANGUE,  DSS,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 240-09-2513, fax: 240-09-2153/09-2410, cell: 240-248-600, e-mail: gpoumangue@undp.org.ERITREA :  Capital: ASMARA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for Debub Zoba, Maekel Zoba (which includes Asmara), Southern Red Sea Zoba, the sub zobas of Shieb, Massawa, Ghinda, Foro, Ghelaelo, and Dhalak Islands in the Northern Red Sea Zoba, and the sub zobas of Halhal, Hagaz, Hamelmalo, Keren, Gheleb, Elabered and Adi Tekliezan in the Anseba Zoba. PHASE III: is in effect for the remainder of the country not listed under Phases One or Four. PHASE IV: is in effect for the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ). Security clearance requests should be sent to roger.carter@undp.org and meron.solomon@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Legwaila Joseph LEGWAILA,  UNMEE,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-4372, 291-1-151-930, fax: 1-212-963-3398, cell: 251-0-225-326, e-mail: legwailal@un.org.Designated Official, Mr. Macleod NYIRONGO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 291-1-150-

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366, fax: 291-1-151-081, cell: 291-711-4003, e-mail: macleod.nyirongo@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Roger CARTER,  DSS,  phone: 291-1-151-397;151-166, ext. 225, fax: 291-1-151-373, cell: 291-71-26419, e-mail: roger.carter@undp.org. Mr. Robert FAIRALL,  UNMEE,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 291-1-150-411 ext.6366 or UN 176-6366, fax: 1-212-963-3398/291-1-150-411, ext 6401, e-mail: fairall@un.org.ESTONIA :  Capital: TALLINN  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Jarno HABICHT,  WHO,  phone: 372-62-69-350/372-62-69-351, fax: 372-62-69-353, cell: 372-52-33695, e-mail: jha@who.org.ee.ETHIOPIA :  Capital: ADDIS ABABA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country, except those areas mentioned under Phase Three. PHASE III: 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 – South west 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 take place only during daytime; long trips outside main cities should be with at least two four wheel drive vehicles (if possible). Advice about security conditions should be sought from the respective Agency Head.Requests for clearance should be faxed to 251-1-512-722, email: syscoord.eth@uneca.org.Designated Official, Mr. K.Y. AMOAKO,  ECA,  Under Secretary General, phone: 251-1-511-231, fax: 251-1-512-814, cell: 41-79-509-0566, e-mail: kamoako@uneca.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sorrien SCOTT,  DSS,  phone: 251-1-536-045, 443-275, fax: 251-1-512-722, cell: 251-9-216-468, e-mail: scotts@un.org, sscott@uneca.org. Mr. Peter B. MARSHALL,  ECA,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 251-1-443472, fax: 251-1-445-603, cell: 251-9-201-802, e-mail: marshallp@un.org.FIJI :  Capital: SUVA  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Fiji is also responsible for: Kirabati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. For security administration in Fiji, contact the CSFP or the FSCA Mr. Tui Mateiwai on tel.: 679-331-6751, fax: 330-9762, cell: 679-999-1669.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Designated Official, Mr. Richard Dictus,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, Designated Official a.i., Ms. Gillian MELLSOP,  UNICEF,  phone: 679-330-0439, fax: 679-330-1667, cell: 679-992-5427, e-mail: gmellsop@unicef.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Hans DE GRAAF,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 679-331-2500, fax: 679-330-1718, e-mail: hans.de.graaff@undp.org.FINLAND :  Capital: HELSINKI  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.FRANCE :  Capital: PARIS  - NO PHASE Security related correspondence should be addressed through the office of the Director of the Bureau of Field Coordination, Ms. Lamina Salman El Madini, tel. 33 1 45 68 1531, fax: 33 1 45 68 5535, email: L.Salman@unesco.org.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.Designated Official, Mr. Koichiro  MATSUURA,  UNESCO,  Director General, phone: 33-1-45-68-1310, fax: 33-1-45-68-5555, GABON :  Capital: LIBREVILLE  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect in Libreville.

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Security clearance should be requested throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Ms. Bintou DJIBO,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 241-73-88-94, fax: 241-73-88-91, cell: 241-15-21-74, e-mail: bintou.djibo@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Gabriel Ndar FAYE,  DSS,  phone: 241-738-887/90/97, fax: 241-738-891, cell: 241-223-972, e-mail: gabriel.faye@undp.org.GAMBIA :  Capital: BANJUl  - NO PHASE Security related restrictions on up country travel will be provided by the UNDP office upon arrival. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jean-Luc Kister, is based in Dakar, Senegal.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.Designated Official, Mr. John KAKONGE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 220-449-4820, fax: 220-449-4758, cell: 220-996-2120, e-mail: john.o.kakonge@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean-Luc KISTER,  DSS,  phone: 221-839-90-96/95, fax: 221-823-55-00, cell: 221-637-24-36, e-mail: jean.luc.kister@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ron MPONDA,  UNHCR,  phone: 220-446-4307, cell: 220-997-6067, e-mail: mponda@unhcr.ch.GEORGIA :  Capital: TBILISI  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for all other areas not mentioned under Phase III and Phase IV, including Tbilisi. PHASE III: is in effect in the Pankisi Valley, the upper Svaneti region, South Ossetia, and Akhmeta region. PHASE IV: is in effect for Abkhazia, and in the restricted weapons zone east of the Inguri river (including Zugdidi). Mr. Lance Clark, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative, is the Designated Official for all of Georgia with the exception of Abkhazia and the area east of the Inguri River within the eastern-most line of the Restricted Weapons Zone where Ms. Heidi Tagliavini the Special Representative of the Secretary-General is the Designated Official.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 FSCO, Mr. Bogdan Kantorski, with copy to the Designated Official, Mr. Lance Clark and the FSCA, Mr. Levan Kuchukhidze (e-mail: levan.kuchukhidze@undp.org). 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 Chief Security Officer, Mr. Syed Capua, with copy to Ms. Heidi Tagliavini. Designated Official, Mr. Lance CLARK,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 995-32-251126/28/31, fax: 995-32-250-271/72, cell: 995-99-568-555, e-mail: Lance.clark@undp.org.Designated Official, Ms. Heidi TAGLIAVINI,  UNOMIG,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-212-963-9562, fax: 1-212-963-9561, e-mail: tagliavini@un.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bogdan KANTORSKI,  DSS,  phone: 995 32 251 126/28/29, fax: 995 32 250 271/72, cell: 995 99 981 800, e-mail: bogdan.kantorski@undp.org. Mr. Syed CAPUA,  UNOMIG,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 212-963-9562 ext 6226, fax: 212-963-9561, cell: 995-122 70226, e-mail: capuas@un.org.GERMANY :  Capital: BERLIN  - NO PHASE UN Volunteers are located in Bonn. Correspondence should be copied to the Security Focal Point of UNV, Mr. Martin Fianu, email: martin.Fianu@unvolunteers.org.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.Designated Official, Mr. Ad DE RAAD,  UNV,  phone: 49-228-815-2508, fax: 49-228-815-2952, cell: 49-175-186-3703, e-mail: Ad.de.Raad@unvolunteers.org.GHANA :  Capital: ACCRA  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect for the Tamale area, the regional capital of the Northern Region Yendi, Zabzugu, Bawku East and Saboba in the Northern Region of Ghana. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Marc Edgar Moe Pouaty, is based in Lome, Togo.Security 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

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UN missions to Accra and the rest of the country.Designated Official a.i., Dr. Meville GEORGE,  WHO,  phone: 233-21-763918/9, cell: 233-244-326198, e-mail: georgem@whoghana.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Marc Edgar MOE POUATY,  DSS,  phone: 228-220-6285, fax: 228-221-5994, cell: 228-904-3740, e-mail: marc_edgar.moe.pouaty@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Muhammad Ali RANA,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 233-21-775-539/785-387, fax: 233-21-773-899, cell: 233-24-4329-791, e-mail: muhammad.ali.rana@undp.org.GREECE :  Capital: ATHENS  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Paul  MIFSUD,  UNEP,  phone: 30-210-7273101, fax: 30-210-7253196, cell: 30-694-820-8895, e-mail: paul.mifsud@unepmap.gr.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Jacqui ATTWOOD,  UNEP,  phone: 30-210-72731133, cell: 30-697-2015794, e-mail: jattwood@unepmap.gr.GRENADA :  Capital: SAINT GEORGE'S  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Grenada. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.For contact details, see BARBADOS.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.GUATEMALA :  Capital: GUATEMALA CITY  - 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. The request for security clearance should be submitted at least 3 working days prior to arrival date of visitor and directed to the Field Security Office per Fax: (+502) 385-3858 or by email: security.clearance.gt@undp.org. Requestors will receive in return (via fax or email) a 3 page document containing security clearance confirmation, updated and recent security guidelines for post, summarized overall security situation description, tips on how to manage yourself in the city, extremely important airport/hotel/taxi visitor information and UN emergency contact numbers. Visitors staying over 3 months are requested to contact the FSCO immediately upon arrival to register at UNDP and receive mandatory country introductory briefing.Designated Official, Mr. Juan Pablo CORLAZZOLI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 502-2384-3120, fax: 502-384-23200/01, cell: 502-708-9979, e-mail: juanpablo.corlazzoli@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Luis Alberto CASTRO,  DSS,  phone: 502-2384-3136, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695, e-mail: luis.castro@undp.org.GUINEA :  Capital: CONAKRY  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country and Forecaria, except for the regions mentioned under Phase Three. PHASE III: is in effect in Gueckedou, Macenta, Kissidougou, Lola, Yomou and N’Zerekore. All missions should contact the UN FSCO: (at the UNDP Office) upon arrival in order to be briefed on security-related matters.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.Designated Official, Mr. Kingsley AMANING,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 224-41-15-58/41-36-22, ext. 111, fax: 224-41-24-85, cell: 224-21-54-70, e-mail: kingsley.amaning@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean N'TCHA,  DSS,  phone: 224-41-15-58, ext. 184, fax: 224-41-24-85, cell: 224-216-594/663-759, e-mail: jean.ntcha@undp.org.GUINEA-BISSAU :  Capital: BISSAU  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.

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Designated Official, Mr. Michel BALIMA,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 245-203-394, fax: 245-201-753/204-000, cell: 245-720-0930, e-mail: michel.balima@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Gunnar MATTSSON-MARN,  DSS,  phone: 245-203-580, fax: 245-201-753, cell: 245-720-4905, e-mail: gunnar.mattsson-marn@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Fernando MENNA-BARRETO,  DSS,  phone: 245-203613/618/619/620, fax: 245-203613, cell: 245-7204532, e-mail: mennabarreto@un.org.GUYANA :  Capital: GEORGETOWN  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country. External missions are suspended with immediate effect. Missions deemed as essential may be authorized on a case by case basis by the Designated Official through the security clearance mechanism. Please note that the Regional FSCO for Guyana, Mr. Guido Caamano, is based in Venezuela.Security clearance requests should be sent to: Mr. Wedna Cambridge, email: wedna.cambridge@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Youssef MAHMOUD,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 592-225-9333, fax: 592-226-2942, cell: 592-623-5207, e-mail: youssef.mahmoud@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Guido CAAMAÑO ,  DSS,  phone: 58-212-208-4360/4444 ext.4360, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-414-235-9727, e-mail: guido.caamano@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. R. Carla KHAMMAR,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 592-226-4040, fax: 592-226-2942, cell: 592-623-7465, e-mail: r.carla.khammar@undp.org.HAITI :  Capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect for the entire country. Security clearance should be requested throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Juan Gabriel VALDES,  MINUSTAH,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 509-510-2563 x 6301, fax: 509-244-3512, cell: 509-527-6450, e-mail: valdesj@un.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Nicolas MORIN,  DSS,  phone: 509-244-8851, fax: 509-244-9366/7, cell: 509-558-9025, e-mail: Nicolas.morin@undp.org.HONDURAS :  Capital: TEGUCIGALPA  - 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 the Regional FSCO, Mr. Luis Castro, is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala.Staff traveling to Honduras should send security clearance requests to: security.clearance.hn@unhouse.un.hn.Designated Official, Ms. Kim BOLDUC,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 504-239-7134, fax: 504-239-7084, cell: 504-998-1748, e-mail: kim.bolduc@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Luis Alberto CASTRO,  DSS,  phone: 502-2384-3136, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695, e-mail: luis.castro@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jozef MAERIEN,  UNFPA,  phone: 504-239-0213, fax: 504-239-0213, cell: 504-969-5654, e-mail: maerien@unfpa.org.HUNGARY :  Capital: BUDAPEST  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Petra ULSHOEFER,  ILO,  phone: 36-1-301-4900, fax: 36-1-353-3683, cell: 36-30-280-7870, e-mail: ulshoefer@ilo-ceet.hu.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Annie RICE,  ILO,  phone: 36-1-301-4918, fax: 36-1-353-3683, e-mail: rice@ilo-ceet.hu.ICELAND :  Capital: REYKJAVIK  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.INDIA :  Capital: NEW DELHI  - NO PHASE PHASE III: is in effect for the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. 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

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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 FSCO, Mr. David Pakes.Please e-mail requests for Security Clearance to the FSCO and/or travel details to same agency office in India. (BR) Major General Guido Palmieri, the CMO, is the Head of Mission (UNMOGIP) and is responsible for all mission staff security in India and Jammu & Kashmir, tel.: 212-963-3019, fax: 1-212-963-3020/92-51-561865. Mission clearances to the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are to be coordinated with Major General Palmieri, through the UN FSCO. Designated Official, Dr. Maxine OLSON,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 91-11-2462-8877, fax: 91-11-2468-2222, cell: 91-98185-35555, e-mail: maxine.olson@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. David PAKES,  DSS,  phone: 91-11-2433-1166, fax: 91-11-2433-0088, cell: 91-98106-03142, e-mail: david.pakes@undp.org.*INDONESIA :  Capital: JAKARTA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for Jakarta, West Kalimantan, the islands of Bali and Lombok and the all other areas of Indonesia not mentioned under Phases Two, Three and Four. PHASE II: is in effect for Irian Jaya Province and the Poso area of Central Sulawesi. PHASE III: is in effect for West Timor, Banda Aceh, Mala Hayat/Payakameng to the east of Banda Aceh and the airport and the main road from Banda Aceh, Sibree Town to the South of Banda Aceh and Lhonga Town to the west, Sunda Islands of Aceh Province, North Malaku and Maluku Province (except Ambon Island, which remains at Phase Four). PHASE IV: is in effect for Aceh Province and Ambon Island in Maluku Province (the remainder of Maluku province remains at Phase Three). 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 and other establishments frequented by foreigners. Area Security Coordinator Sumatra Island (including Aceh): Mr. Masood Hyder, OCHA, cell: 62-811-924-548, email: hyderm@un.org. Area Field Security Coordination Officers Aceh: Mr. Michael Romero, DSS (will be in Indonesia until 4 April 2005); Mr. Rustam Salyakhov, DSS (will be in Indonesia until 7 March 2005); Mr. Nathan Danguah, DSS (will be in Indonesia until 17 March 2005). All DSS AFSCOs can be contacted on cell: 62-812-1020-394, and email: DSS.BandaAceh@wfp.org.To expedite the security clearance process, clearance requests should be sent directly to Ratna Siregar ratna.siregar@undp.org, cc to the RFSCO, Reg Mills, at reg.mills@undp.org or the DFSCO,Savita Hande at savita.hande@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Bo ASPLUND,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext.101, fax: 62-21-310-0158, cell: 62-811-900-877, e-mail: bo.asplund@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Reg MILLS,  DSS,  phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext 124, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365, e-mail: reg.mills@undp.org.IRAN, ISLAM REP :  Capital: TEHRAN  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country except for areas mentions under Phase Three. PHASE III: is in effect for the Province of Sistan and Baluchestan. Security clearance requests should be sent to fax: 98 21 282-3930/1 or email: iransecurityclearance@undp.org.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Marius DE GAAY FORTMAN,  WFP,  phone: 98-21-286-7640/7480/4202, fax: 98-21-286-3211, cell: 98-912-148-7353, e-mail: marius.deGaayFortman@wfp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Devendra PATEL,  DSS,  phone: 9821-286-0691-3/0925-8 ext. 508, fax: 98-21-286-9534/9547, cell: 98-912-315-7944, e-mail: devendra.patel@undp.org.IRAQ :  Capital: BAGHDAD  - PHASE IV PHASE IV: 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

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of the duration of the mission.Security Clearance requests should be addressed to the following email address at least two weeks in advance: scr.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org

Focal Points for all missions in/out of Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait: ops.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org Report/Receipt of Security Information: sioc.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org SMT: smt.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org Staff Lists: stafflist.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org Training/SAIT: training.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org Assessments: assess.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org Designated Official, Mr. Ashraf Jehangir  QAZI,  UNAMI,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 1-917-367-3615, fax: 1-917-367-3616, cell: 1-914-822-8006, e-mail: qazia@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Chris DU TOIT,  DSS,  phone: 914-822-7265, fax: 962-6-552-2502, cell: 962-79-590-3782, e-mail: chris.dutoit@undp.org.IRELAND :  Capital: DUBLIN  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.ISRAEL, WEST BANK AND GAZA:  PHASE I: is in effect for the whole of Israel. PHASE III: is in effect for the West Bank and Gaza. The Main Centres of UN operations: Jerusalem – PHASE I; Ramallah – PHASE III; Gaza City – PHASE III. A stock of security equipment including body armour 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 areas. GAZA. The (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 (TX 153.6MHz, RX 158.9MHz) must be held and monitored at all times, spare Call Signs are held by all agencies. (3) There is no movement outside the Central and Rimaal areas of Gaza City after sunset. (4) All movement outside Gaza City is to be notified to the Radio Room (Call Sign: Uniform, Tel: 08 677 7260). (5) A Staff member who has received the Gaza Security Briefing must accompany all visitors' movement in Gaza Strip including Gaza City. (6) Movement to the IDF Declared Security Zones, throughout the Strip, must be notified to the IDF before movement. Security Clearance: All Security Clearances for travel into Israel, West Bank and Gaza (IWBG) must be sent to Email: unsecoordsecleajrs@unrwa.org or fax 972 2 5890 448. Missions that need to enter Gaza must submit security clearance 6 days before intended date of travel into Gaza Strip because the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) require a minimum of 5 working days notification before travel into the Gaza Strip.Designated Official, Mr. Peter HANSEN,  UNRWA,  phone: 972-8-677-7700, fax: 972-8-677-7699, cell: 972-59-428-001, e-mail: p.hansen@unrwa.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Filipo TARAKINIKINI,  DSS,  phone: 972-2-5890-518, fax: 972-2-5890-448/523, cell: 972-577-204-252/52-240-713, e-mail: filipo.tarakinikini@undp.org,f.tarakinikini@unrwa.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Simon BUTT,  DSS,  phone: 972-8-677-7362, fax: 972-8-677-7444, cell: 972-59-413-827, e-mail: s.butt@unrwa.org. Mr. Leo POWELL,  UNTSO,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 972 2568 7350/1 212 963 3002, fax: 1 212 963 3012, cell: 972 66 667 894, e-mail: powelll@un.org.ITALY :  Capital: ROME  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.JAMAICA :  Capital: KINGSTON  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Juan Carlos ESPINOLA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 876-978-2390, fax: 876-946-2163, cell: 876-997-8790, e-mail: juan.carlos.espinola@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x

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2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.JAPAN :  Capital: TOKYO  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Marco Smoliner, is based in the Philippines.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.Designated Official, Mr. Hans VAN GINKEL,  UNU,  phone: 81-3-5467-1224/1219, fax: 81-3-5467-1201(home)/3499-2828(office), cell: 81-090-2246-4854, e-mail: rector@hq.unu.edu.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Marco SMOLINER,  DSS,  phone: 63-2-9010421, fax: 632-9010425, cell: 63-918-9442685, e-mail: marco.smoliner@undp.org,msmoliner@unfscoph.org.JORDAN :  Capital: AMMAN  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country.

To obtain security clearances for visits related to Jordan programmes and non-Iraq issues, email requests to security.jor@undp.org or fax: 962-6-569-1074. Visits related to Iraq programmes require prior approval by the SRSG (DO) Iraq, Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi (see IRAQ for contact details). For visits related to Iraq programmes, training, issues, seminars, workshops, use the above Jordan address and add: scr.unsecoord.iraq@undp.org. Seven days advance notice for Security Clearances is necessary for travel into Jordan for Iraq related programmes, in order to process through the office of the DO, Iraq, prior to final approval of the DO, Jordan.Designated Official, Ms. Christine McNAB,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 962-6-566-9210, fax: 962-6-567-6582, cell: 962-79-663-4000, e-mail: christine.mcnab@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bernard WRIGHT,  DSS,  phone: 962-6-566-8171 ext 289, fax: 962-6-567-6582, cell: 962-79-507-9997, e-mail: bernard.wright@undp.org.KAZAKHSTAN :  Capital: ASTANA  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Yuriko SHOJI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 7-3272-795-359, fax: 7-3272-582-645, cell: 7-3332-160-635, e-mail: yuriko.shoji@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Makharbek BULATSEV,  DSS,  phone: 7-3272-582-643/583-427, fax: 7-3272-583-427, cell: 7-333-270-1585, e-mail: makharbek.bulatsev@undp.org.KENYA :  Capital: NAIROBI  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country except for the areas listed under Phase Three. PHASE III: 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 North East from Lodwar to Ferguson's Gulf on Lake Turkana District in Rift Valley. Please note that Mr. Klaus Toepfer, the Executive Director of UNEP, is the Designated Official for Kenya and Mr. Paul Andre de la Porte, UN Humanitarian Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative is the Deputy Designated Official with special responsibility for areas outside Nairobi.All requests for security clearance should be addressed to Ms. Diana Kioko, UNON Security, tel: 254-20-626666/622344, fax: 254-20-623939, email: diana.kioko@unon.org.Designated Official, Mr. Klaus TOEPFER,  UNON/UNEP,  Under Secretary General, phone: 254-20-624-001/2/3, fax: 254-20-624-006/275, e-mail: david.vale@unon.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jim VALE,  UNON/UNEP,  phone: 254-20-622-326, 626-666, 622-344, fax: 254-20-623-939, cell: 254-733-640-399, e-mail: david.vale@unon.org.KIRIBATI :  Capital: BAIRIKI  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.KOREA, DEM. P.R.:  Capital: P'YONGYANG  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country.

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Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Richard Ragan,  WFP,  phone: 850-2-381-7221/220, fax: 850-2-381-7639, e-mail: richard.ragan@wfp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Christine  GRIGNON,  WFP,  phone: 850-2-381-7217/219, fax: 850-2-381-7639, e-mail: christine.grignon@wfp.org.KOREA, REP.:  Capital: SEOUL  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Anne-Isabelle DEGRYSE-BLATEAU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 82-2-790-9562/5, fax: 82-2-749-1417, cell: 82-11-223-9562, e-mail: anne-isabelle.degryse-blateau@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Mi-Hae  PAK,  UNDP,  phone: 82-2-790-9563, fax: 82-2-749-1417, cell: 82-11-232-7514, e-mail: mi-hae.pak@undp.org.KUWAIT :  Capital: KUWAIT  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. All UN missions to Kuwait are to be restricted to essential missions only.Security Clearances for Kuwait should be forwarded to the following e-mail address: scr.kuwait@undp.org.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Daniel RUIZ,  UNAMI,  phone: 965- 472-1855 ext. 4018, fax: 965- 472-1838, cell: 965- 9389314, e-mail: ruizd@un.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yuri DOUBOGRAI,  DSS,  phone: 965-532-9870/1/2/3 ext. 124, fax: 965-532-5879, cell: 965-766-1894, e-mail: yuri.doubograi@wfp.org.KYRGYZSTAN :  Capital: BISHKEK  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Makharberk Bulatsev, is based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.All security clearances should be forwarded to Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Sezin SINANOGLU, UNDP, phone: 996-312-611 215, fax: 996-312-611-217/611-218, cell: 996-502-506 926, e-mail: sezin.sinanoglu@undp.org. Designated Official, Mr. Jerzy SKURATOWICZ,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 996-312-611-215, fax: 996-312-611-217/611-218, cell: 996-312-973-536, e-mail: jerzy.skuratowicz@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Makharbek BULATSEV,  DSS,  phone: 7-3272-582-643/583-427, fax: 7-3272-583-427, cell: 7-333-270-1585, e-mail: makharbek.bulatsev@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Sezin SINANOGLU,  UNDP,  phone: 996-312-611 215, fax: 996-312-611-217/611-218, cell: 996-502-506 926, e-mail: sezin.sinanoglu@undp.org.LAO PEOPLE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC:  Capital: VIENTIANE  - NO PHASE All travel by Lao Airlines is strongly discouraged except when Lao Airlines is using ATR or airbus aircraft. Travel to the following areas is restricted: Xaisomboun Special Zone, District of Phoukout 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.Designated Official, Mr. Finn RESKE-NIELSEN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 856-21-213-392 Ext 125, fax: 856-21-212-029/214-819, cell: 856-20-5519-120, e-mail: finn.reske-nielsen@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Joseph BRADY,  DSS,  phone: 856-21-213390/1 Ext:161, fax: 856-21-415-396/212-029/214-819, cell: 856-20-552-6701, e-mail: joe.brady@undp.org.LATVIA :  Capital: RIGA  - 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.Designated Official, Dr. Aiga RURANE,  WHO,  phone: 371-750-3638, fax: 371-750-3603, cell: 371-945-8123, e-mail: Aiga.Rurane@undp.riga.lv, aiga.rurane@btv.lv.

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Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Andra BRIGE,  UNDP,  phone: 371-750-3623, fax: 371-750-3601, cell: 371-924-4380, e-mail: andra.brige@undp.riga.lv.LEBANON :  Capital: BEIRUT  - PHASE II PHASE I: is in effect in Tyre Pocket. PHASE II: is in effect in Beirut and all areas north of the Litani River. PHASE III: is in effect in the areas South of the Litani River (excluding the Tyre Pocket). Ms. Mervat Tallawy, Executive Secretary for ESCWA, is Designated Official for all areas north of the Litani River including the Tyre Pocket. Major-General Alain Pellegrini, Force Commander for UNIFIL, is Designated Official for all areas south of the Litani River excluding the Tyre Pocket.Visitors upon arrival should consult the Office of the Designated Official to be briefed on local travel advisory (areas that are to be travelled 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).There is no longer a ban on travel to Lebanon by US nationals. 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). Travellers are warned not to use cameras in the vicinity of military facilities or check points or other potentially sensitive areas. It is recommended that members of the UN community do 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. Travellers in country may apply for clearance through the UNIFIL office in Beirut.All travel to the areas mentioned under Phase One (Tyre Pocket) and Phase Two(Beirut and all areas north of the Litani River) requires prior clearance from Ms. Mervat El-Tallawy, Executive Secretary, ESCWA, prior to travel. Requests for Security Clearance should be sent to: security-escwa@un.org.All travel to areas in Phase Three (areas south of the Litani River, excluding the Tyre Pocket) requires prior clearance from Major-General Alain Pellegrini, the Designated Official for this area who is the Force Commander of UNIFIL.Designated Official, Maj. Gen. Alain PELLEGRINI,  UNIFIL,  Force Commander, phone: 961-1-827-001/1-212-963-3003/4, fax: 961-1-827-007, cell: 961-3-893-103, e-mail: UNIFIL-FC@un.org.Designated Official, Ms. Mervat TALLAWY,  ESCWA,  Under Secretary General, phone: 961-1-981-301 ext 1802, fax: 961-1-981-515, cell: 961-3-286-760, e-mail: tallawy@un.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Elias DAOUD,  ESCWA,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 961-1-981-301 ext 1003, fax: 961-1-981-510/11/12, cell: 961-3-202-295, e-mail: daoude@un.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Patrick DEVANEY,  UNIFIL,  phone: 961-1-827-290/1 ext. 5290, fax: 961-1-827292/288, cell: 961-3-677-630, e-mail: devaneyp@un.org.LESOTHO :  Capital: MASERU  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO is based in Pretoria, South Africa.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Ms. Hodan HAJI-MOHAMUD,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 266-22-313-790, fax: 266-22-310-042, cell: 266-5885-8004, e-mail: hodan.haji-mohamud@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert KUENSTLE,  DSS,  phone: 27-12-354-8083, fax: 27-12-354-8081, cell: 27-82-552-3240, e-mail: robert.kuenstle@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Esfand NEGAHBAN,  UNICEF,  phone: 266-22-315-801, fax: 266-22-310-248, cell: 266-588-61005, e-mail: enegahban@unicef.org.*LIBERIA :  Capital: MONROVIA  - PHASE III PHASE III: 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 IV: 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

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prior clearance will be permitted. Security Clearance is required for all in-country travel outside of Monrovia. All requests for Security Clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official Mr. Jacques Paul Klein with attention/copy to the FSCO Mr. Arve Skog (arve.skog@undp.org) and the Deputy FSCO Mr. Frank Mwangangi (frank.mwangangi@undp.org) with copy to securityclearance.liberia@undp.org (all UN Agency Staff) and to the CSO Mr. Kovvuri C. Reddy (reddyk@un.org) with copy to unmilsecurityclearance@un.org (all UNMIL staff).Designated Official, Mr. Jacques Paul KLEIN,  UNMIL,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 917-367-5495, fax: 1-212-963-9924, cell: 231-6-532-532/591-010, e-mail: kleinjp@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Arve SKOG,  DSS,  phone: 31-20-5407121, fax: 31-20-5407128, cell: 231-6-529-616, e-mail: arve.skog@undp.org. Mr. Kovvuri C. REDDY,  DSS,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 1-212-963-9926/27, ext. 5350, cell: 231-6-528-328, e-mail: reddyk@un.org.*LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA:  Capital: TRIPOLI  - NO PHASE The Regional FSCO, Mr. Yvon Morasse, is based in Rabat, Morocco.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.Designated Official, Mr. Julio GRIECO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 218-213-330-852, fax: 218-213-337-349, cell: 218-91-220-0777, e-mail: julio.grieco@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yvon Paul Emile MORASSE,  DSS,  phone: 212-37-66-04-23, fax: 212-37-70-15-66, cell: 212-61-29-23-21, e-mail: yvon.morasse@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ehab BURAWI,  UNDP,  phone: 218-21-333-08-52, cell: 218-91-212-10-01, e-mail: ehab.burawi@undp.org.LIECHTENSTEIN :  Capital: VADUZ  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.LITHUANIA :  Capital: VILNIUS  - 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.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Darius KONTVAINIS,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 370 5 210 7407, fax: 370 5 210 7401, cell: 370 6 877 7701, e-mail: darius.kontvainis@undp.org.LUXEMBOURG :  Capital: LUXEMBOURG  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.MACEDONIA, FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC 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 II: 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.The highway between Tetovo and Gostivar is dangerous and must never be used during night times. PHASE III: is in effect for the villages which are isolated in the hills towards the Kosovo border including Popova Sapka, Novo Selo, Urvic and Lomnica and the villages close to the Kosovo border in Kondovo municipality, including the village of Kondovo and the adjacent area (Vucidol - Gorno Svilare - Dolno Svilare), the Skopska Crna Gora area, and the villages of Aracinovo and Brnjarci. Detailed maps of the areas where Security Phases are in effect are with the Heads of Agencies. The Designated Official advised that UNMIK 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 Macedonia-specific MOSS.Security clearance for travel to Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should be forwarded to fax: 389-2-3131-040, and email: unsecurity.mk@undp.org. Email should be used as priority over the fax number as use of fax may lead to delays in clearance being granted.Designated Official, Mr. Frode MAURING,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 389-2-3116-

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335, fax: 389-2-3118-261, cell: 389-70-364-793, e-mail: frode.mauring@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Vladimir IGNATOV,  DSS,  phone: 389-2-3118-641 ext. 3001, fax: 389-2-3131-040, cell: 389-70-383-113, e-mail: vladimir.ignatov@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Catherine WALKER,  UNHCR,  phone: 389-2-3118-641, fax: 389-2-3131-040, cell: 389-70-306018, e-mail: walker@unhcr.ch.MADAGASCAR:  Capital: ANTANANARIVO  - NO PHASE All UN personnel/consultants, should contact the FSCO on arrival for a security briefing. Travel at night by road is not recommended.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.Designated Official, Mr. Bouri SANHOUIDI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 261-20-22-36688, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-3311-06694, e-mail: bouri.sanhouidi@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean Francois FAIVRE,  DSS,  phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-072-5441, e-mail: moustache@undp.org.MALAWI :  Capital: LILONGWE  - NO PHASE All personnel/consultants must contact the FSCO 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.Designated Official, Mr. Michael KEATING,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 265-1-772-278, fax: 265-1-774-986/773-637, cell: 265-9-960-110, e-mail: michael.keating@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Indra KARKI,  DSS,  phone: 265-1-773-500, 771-437, fax: 265-1-771-437, cell: 265-9-960-102, e-mail: indra.karki@undp.org.MALAYSIA :  Capital: KUALA LUMPUR  - NO PHASE Regional Field Security Coordination Officer a.i.: Mr. Reg Mills, DSS, phone: 62-21-314-1308 Ext. 124, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365, email: reg.mills@undp.orgNo 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. Richard LEETE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 603-2095-9158, fax: 603-2095-2870, cell: 603-012-277-7312, e-mail: richard.leete@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Reg MILLS,  DSS,  phone: 62-21-314-1308 ext 124, fax: 62-21-319-031-57, cell: 62-811-856-365, e-mail: reg.mills@undp.org.MALDIVES :  Capital: MALE  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Uraia Waqa, is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Mr. Lee Peterson, DSS, is assisting in security coordination for tsunami-affected areas until 28 February 2005. Cell: 58-414-126-1015, Email: lee.peterson@undp.org.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.Designated Official, Mr. Patrice Coeur-Bizot,  UNDP,  phone: 960-32-4505, fax: 960-32-4504, e-mail: patrice.coeur-bizot@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Uraia WAQA,  DSS,  phone: 94-11-258-0792, fax: 94-11-258-1116, cell: 94-777-260-578, e-mail: uraia.waqa@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Shaheem RAZEE,  UNDP,  phone: 960-32-4501 ext 222, fax: 960-32-4504, cell: 960-78-4659, e-mail: shaheem.razee@undp.org.MALI :  Capital: BAMAKO  - NO PHASE PHASE I: in effect for the regions of Kidal, Tombouctou and Gao. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Charles Hock, is based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Joseph BYLL-CATARIA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 223-223-6293/222-2045, fax: 223-222-6865, e-mail: joseph.byll-cataria@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Charles Luis HOCK,  DSS,  phone: 226-50-306762/63,

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Post 414, fax: 226-50-3310-470, cell: 226-70-200-484, e-mail: charles.hock@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Malick DIOP,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 223-222-54-36, fax: 223-222-62-98, cell: 223-675-07-82, e-mail: malick.m.diop@undp.org.MALTA :  Capital: VALLETTA  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.MARSHALL ISLANDS:  Capital: ULIGA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.MAURITANIA :  Capital: NOUAKCHOTT  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jean-Luc Kister, is based in Dakar, Senegal.Please send requests for security clearance to the following e-mail address: securityclearance.mr@undp.orgDesignated Official, Ms. Cecile MOLINIER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 222-524-3709, fax: 222-525-2616, cell: 222-648-3006, e-mail: cecile.molinier@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean-Luc KISTER,  DSS,  phone: 221-839-90-96/95, fax: 221-823-55-00, cell: 221-637-24-36, e-mail: jean.luc.kister@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Titus OSUNDINA,  UNICEF,  phone: 222-525-9472, fax: 222-525-1346, cell: 222-630-0100, e-mail: tosundina@unicef.org.MAURITIUS :  Capital: PORT LOUIS  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jean Francois Faivre, 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.Designated Official, Ms. Aase SMEDLER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 230-208-8691/212-3726/7, fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-254-5852, e-mail: aase.smedler@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean Francois FAIVRE,  DSS,  phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-072-5441, e-mail: moustache@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ismael TOORAWA,  UNDP,  phone: 230-212-3726/7, fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-729-3587, e-mail: ismael.toorawa@undp.org.MEXICO :  Capital: MEXICO CITY  - NO PHASE Crime in Mexico continues at high levels, and is often violent; it’s recommendable to all visitors, to take basic precautions. 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, travellers 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 commercial centers or hotels. Travel outside cities after dark not recommended, if necessary use highways with toll (“cuota”). Public security forces are not exempt from corruption. Telecommunications systems work quite well within the big cities. Cellular phone coverage outside the cities is limited. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Luis Castro, is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala.Prepare your field trips well and inform your agency/fund/program about your detailed travel plans. Especially for trips to Chiapas, it is recommended travellers contact the Local Field Security Coordination Assistant for an update on the security situation prior to their departure. Designated Official, Mr. Thierry  LEMARESQUIER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 52-55-526-39753/9754, fax: 52-55-525-50095, cell: 52-55-540-29205, e-mail: thierry.lemaresquier@undp.org.mx.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Luis Alberto CASTRO,  DSS,  phone: 502-2384-3136, fax: 502-2385-3858, cell: 502-5579-9695, e-mail: luis.castro@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Maria Carmen EMMERICH,  ECLAC,  phone: 52-55-5263-9613, fax: 52-55-5531-1151, cell: 52-55-5106-2069, e-mail: mariacarmen.emmerich@cepal.org.MICRONESIA :  Capital: PALIKIR  - NO PHASE

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Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.*MOLDOVA :  Capital: CHISINAU  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Bruno POUEZAT,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 3732-2-220-045,220-043, fax: 3732-2-220-041, cell: 373 6912-8562, e-mail: bruno.pouezat@undp.org; registry.md@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Gheorghe LEUCA,  UNDP,  phone: 3732-2-220-045;220-040, fax: 3732-2-220-041, cell: 373 6912-0231, e-mail: george.leuca@undp.org.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.Designated Official a.i., Dr. Fauzi Mantoura,  IAEA,  phone: 377 9797 7279, fax: 377 9797 7275, e-mail: f.mantoura@iaea.org.MONGOLIA :  Capital: ULAN BATOR  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. George Bloch, is based in Uzbekistan. As 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.Designated Official, Ms. Pratibha MEHTA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 976-11-327-585 ext. 200/976-11-329-996, fax: 976-11-326-221, cell: 976-9911-4337, e-mail: pratibha.mehta@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. George BLOCH,  DSS,  phone: 998-71-120-6291, fax: 998-71-120-6291, cell: 99890-191-5013, e-mail: george.bloch@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Sarantuya MEND,  UNDP,  phone: 976-11-327-585 ext 134, fax: 976-11-322-293, cell: 976-9911-2837, e-mail: sarantuya.mend@undp.org.*MOROCCO :  Capital: RABAT  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Emmanuel DIERCKX DE CASTERLE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 212-37-709-811/61-237-164, fax: 212-37-701-566/660-556, cell: 212-61-237-164, e-mail: emmanuel.dierckx.de.casterle@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yvon Paul Emile MORASSE,  DSS,  phone: 212-37-66-04-23, fax: 212-37-70-15-66, cell: 212-61-29-23-21, e-mail: yvon.morasse@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Yvonne HELLE,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 212-37-703555, e-mail: yvonne.helle@undp.org.MOZAMBIQUE :  Capital: MAPUTO  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Marylene SPEZZATI,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 258-1-481-425, fax: 258-1-491-691, cell: 258-82-300-755, e-mail: marylene.spezzati@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Fernando LEAL,  DSS,  phone: 258-1-494-419/20, fax: 258-1-490-740/491-691, cell: 258-82-302-753, e-mail: unfsomoz@tvcabo.co.mz, fernando.leal@undp.org.MYANMAR :  Capital: YANGON  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. The UNDP office should be consulted prior to undertaking domestic air travel. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Robert Howell, is based in Phnom Penh, CambodiaSecurity clearance should be requested only through the office of the Designated Official. Up-country travel requires government clearance.Designated Official, Mr. Charles PETRIE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 95-1-546-898, fax: 95-1-544-531/95-1-545-634, cell: 95-999-21477/66-4-201-1249, e-mail: charles.petrie@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert HOWELL,  DSS,  phone: 855-11-33-23-

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99, fax: 855-23-214-801, cell: 855-11-33-23-99, e-mail: bob.howell@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Shahrokh MOHAMMADI,  UNDP,  phone: 95-1-541213, fax: 95-1-544531/95-1-545634, e-mail: shahrokh.mohammadi@undp.org.NAMIBIA :  Capital: WINDHOEK  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. However, staff are reminded to contact the FSCO's office and advise of their travel plans prior to arrival.Designated Official, Mr. Simon NHONGO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 264-61-204-6216, 204-6111, fax: 264-61-204-6307, cell: 264-81-124-0314, e-mail: simon.nhongo@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Sabir MUGHAL,  DSS,  phone: 264-61-204-6111 ext.6227, fax: 264-61-204-6237, cell: 264-81-129-3100, e-mail: sabir.mughal@undp.org, na.unsecoord@undp.org.NAURU:  Capital:  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to this country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.NEPAL :  Capital: KATHMANDU  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect in Argakhanchi, Bara, Bhaktapur, Bhojpur, Chitwan, Dhading, Dhanusa, Gorkha, Gulmi, Kapilbastu, Kaski, Kathmandu City, Kavre, Khotang, Lalitpur, Lamjung, Mahottari, Makwanpur, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, Nawalparasi, Nuwakot, Okhaldhunga, Palpa, Parbat, Parsa, Rasuwa, Rautahat, Rupandchi, Sankhuwasabha, Saptari, Sarlahi, Siraha, Sunsari, Sindhupalchok, Solukhumbu, Syangja and Tanahu. PHASE III: is in effect in Achham, Baglung, Baitadi, Bajhang, Bajura, Banke (including the Municipality of Nepalgunj), Bardiya, Dadeldhura, Dailekh, Dang, Darchula, Dhankuta, Dolakha, Dolpa, Doti, Humla, Ilam, Jajarkot, Jhapa, Jumla, Kalikot, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Morang (including the Municipality of Biratnagar), Mugu, Panchthar, Pyuthan, Ramechhap, Rolpa, Rukum, Salyan, Sindhuli, Surkhet, Taplejung, Terhathum and Udaypur. Also note that the Arniko Highway from Kathmandu to the Kodari crossing at the Tibet border is considered Phase I as long as travelers remain on the highway. Travel Freeze Districts: Parsa, Kavre, Kailali, Bardia and Surkhet. FSCO a.i.: David Pakes, DSS, phone: 977-1-552-3200 ext. 1079,fax: 977-1-553-7213, cell: 977-98510-40197, satphone: 882-1687700015, email: david.pakes@undp.org. Please note that FSCO a.i. David Pakes is based in India. FSCA: Mr. Ujjwal Bickram Rana, tel.: 977-1-552 3200 ext 1800, cell: 977-98510-40198, fax: 977-1-553-7213, sat phone: 882-1687700016, e-mail: ujjwal.rana@undp.org. Security Office Assistant: Mr. Shiva Adhikari, tel.: 977-1-5523200 ext 1086, email: security.np@undp.org. UN 24-hour Central Radio Room: tel.: 977-1-5523989. INMARSAT 1: 873-762371728 INMARSAT 2: 873-762371732Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Matthew KAHANE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 977-1-552-3200 ext 1000, fax: 977-1-552-3986/552-3991, cell: 977-98510-24514, e-mail: matthew.kahane@undp.org.NETHERLANDS :  Capital: AMSTERDAM  - 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 note that all correspondence should be copied to the Chief of Security of ICTY, Mr. Nick Innell, email: innell.icty@un.org.Designated Official, Mr. Kevin ST. LOUIS,  ICTY,  phone: 31-70-512-5346, fax: 31-70-512-5345, cell: 31-65-354-7812, e-mail: st.louis@un.org.Alternate Security Focal Point, Mr. Nick INNELL,  ICTY,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 31-70-512-5213, fax: 31-70-512-8935, cell: 31-65-333-7431, e-mail: innell.icty@un.org.NEW ZEALAND :  Capital: WELLINGTON  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.NICARAGUA :  Capital: MANAGUA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO for Costa Rica, Mr. Timothy Collins, is based in Panama City, Panama.Security clearance requests should be addressed to the FSCA: Mr. Juan Francisco Alvarado, email: juan.francisco.alvarado@undp.org.

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Designated Official, Mr. Jorge CHEDIEK,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 505-266-4586/1701, fax: 505-266-6909, cell: 505-088-27357, e-mail: jorge.chediek@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Timothy COLLINS,  DSS,  phone: 507-302-4597, fax: 507-302-4596, cell: 507-613-3753, e-mail: tim.collins@undp.org.pa.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Jafet ENRIQUEZ,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 505-266-1701, fax: 505-266-6909, cell: 505-085-08951, e-mail: jafet.enriquez@undp.org.NIGER :  Capital: NIAMEY  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country except the region in Phase Two. PHASE II: is in effect for the Agadez region. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Charles Hock, is based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Security clearance requests should be sent to the FSCA at assahaba.ebankawel@undp.org with copy to the Designated Official at michele.falavigna@undp.org and to the Regional FSCO Mr. Charles Hock at charles.hock@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Michele FALAVIGNA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 227-723-490, fax: 227-723-630, cell: 227-961-973, e-mail: michele.falavigna@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Charles Luis HOCK,  DSS,  phone: 226-50-306762/63, Post 414, fax: 226-50-3310-470, cell: 226-70-200-484, e-mail: charles.hock@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Justin SINGBO,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 227-735-848, fax: 227-723-630, cell: 227-962-998, e-mail: justin.singbo@undp.org.NIGERIA :  Capital: ABUJA  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country except those areas mentioned under Phases Three and Four. PHASE III: is in effect for the entire Plateau State (inclusive of Jos City) and Nassarawa State (East of a line Richa, Assaikio, Tokura). PHASE IV: is in effect for the Delta State (South of a Line Abraka, Kwale, Ndom). 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 UNFSCO 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’.Security clearance requests should be sent to the FSCO, Mr. Brian Drayner at (email) brian.drayner@undp.org, and copied to Ms. Irene Imoukhuede, FSCA, (email): irene.imoukhuede@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Tegegnework GETTU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 234-9-461-8526, fax: 234-9-461-8527, cell: 234-803-402-2096, e-mail: tegegnework.gettu@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Brian DRAYNER,  DSS,  phone: 234-9-461-8511, fax: 234-9-461-8511, cell: 234-0803-402-3017, e-mail: brian.drayner@undp.org.NORWAY :  Capital: OSLO  - 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.Designated Official, Mr. Georges NZONGLOLA-NTALAJA,  UNDP,  phone: 47-2-2240537, fax: 47-2-2242065, cell: 47-957-77506, e-mail: Georges.Nzongola-Ntalaja@undpgov.org.OMAN :  Capital: MUSCAT  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jamil Khan, is based in Yemen.Security clearance requests should be sent to the Designated Official, Ms. June Kunugi at jkunugi@unicef.org.Designated Official, Ms. June KUNUGI,  UNICEF,  Resident Representative, phone: 968-24-602624/24-601398, fax: 968-24-698-429, cell: 968-9920-5087, e-mail: jkunugi@unicef.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jamil KHAN,  DSS,  phone: 967-1-448-605/6/448-728

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ext. 208, fax: 967-1-448-693, cell: 967-73299343, e-mail: jamil.khan@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Hassan SHAWAREB,  UNICEF,  phone: 968-602-624/601-398 ext 213, fax: 968-698-429, cell: 968-9941-9541, e-mail: hshawareb@unicef.org.*PAKISTAN :  Capital: ISLAMABAD  - 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). PHASE II: is in effect for Region 2 (Karachi City), Region 3 (NWFP), less FATA and Region 5 (Baluchistan Province) PHASE III: is in effect for Region 3 (Federally Administered Tribal Area - FATA) and Region 7 (on the Pakistan-administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. Travel to the Pakistan-administered side of the Line of Control is restricted to humanitarian, emergency and security missions only, except for the city of Muzaffarabad.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: security.clearance@un.org.pk. Major General Guido Palmieri, the CMO, is the Head of Mission (UNMOGIP) and is responsible for all mission staff security in India and Jammu & Kashmir, tel.: 212-963-3019, fax: 1-212-963-3020/92-51-561865. Mission clearances to the Pakistan administered side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are to be coordinated with the Major General Guido Palmieri, through the UN FSCO.Designated Official, Mr. Onder YUCER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 92-51-280-0046, fax: 92-51-280-0079, cell: 92-300-856-4853, e-mail: onder.yucer@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Royston WRIGHT,  DSS,  phone: 92-51-2800095, fax: 92-51-2800049, cell: 92-300-8543292, e-mail: royston.wright@undp.org.PALAU:  Capital:  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to this country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.PANAMA :  Capital: PANAMA CITY  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect for Darien Province. The rest of the country is in NO PHASE. Security clearance is required only for travel to the Darien Province, and it should be requested throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official a.i., Ms. Nancy ANDRADE CASTRO,  UNICEF,  Resident Representative, phone: 507-315-7458, fax: 507-317-0258, cell: 507-612-6755, e-mail: nandradecastro@unicef.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Timothy COLLINS,  DSS,  phone: 507-302-4597, fax: 507-302-4596, cell: 507-613-3753, e-mail: tim.collins@undp.org.pa.PAPUA NEW GUINEA:  Capital: PORT MORESBY  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country. 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: security.pg@undp.org or linda.geno-noga@undp.org.Designated Official, Dr. Jacqueline BADCOCK,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 675-321-2877 ext.208, fax: 687-321-1224, cell: 675-687-7282, e-mail: jacqui.badcock@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Desmond Charles O'HANLON,  DSS,  phone: 675-321-2877, fax: 675-321-1224, cell: 675-688-9444, e-mail: desmond.charles@undp.org.PARAGUAY :  Capital: ASUNCION  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Lima, Peru.No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the

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Designated Official prior to departure.Designated Official, Mr. Henry JACKELEN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 595-21-611-987, fax: 595-21-614-448, cell: 595-971-286-021, e-mail: henry.jackelen@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Susana GATTO,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 595-21-611987, fax: 595-21-614-448, cell: 595-971-264-626, e-mail: susana.gatto@undp.org.PERU :  Capital: LIMA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. When arriving at the Jorge Chavez Airport at Lima, there are two options regarding taxis: 1 MITSUI Taxi Remise or 2. CMV Taxi Remise. Taxis of both firms are equipped with GPS, laminated glasses and communication system and service tickets can be acquired at a counter outside customs. For security reasons it is recommended that other taxi services be avoided and that you stay alert of the time whilst in the airport (pickpockets, thefts, etc).Staff traveling to Peru should send security clearance requests to: seguridadonu@pnud.org.pe.Designated Official, Mr. Martin SANTIAGO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 51-1-241-3057, fax: 51-1-447-2278, cell: 51-1-979-20190, e-mail: martin.santiago@pnud.org.pe.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.PHILIPPINES :  Capital: MANILA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. The main threat to staff in Manila is crime. In the southern Philippines mainly in central Mindanao, and on the islands of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi Tawi there are frequent clashes between Government forces and a number of mainly Muslim separatists' insurgent groups operating in the area. Communist insurgency (New Peoples Army – NPA) is spread all over the Philippines; frequent attacks on military detachments or patrols and police stations are reported. The terror threat level is currently high, the Armed Forces are on Red Alert. Temporary travel restrictions may be imposed without previous notice.Security Clearance is available at the Online Service (http://www.unfscoph.org). Updated travel advisory will be included in the online clearance. If you do not have internet access, send fax to: +632-9010425. Please do not request per email. Designated Official, Ms. Deborah LANDEY,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 63-2-9010234, cell: 63-917-8276916, e-mail: Deborah.Landey@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Marco SMOLINER,  DSS,  phone: 63-2-9010421, fax: 632-9010425, cell: 63-918-9442685, e-mail: marco.smoliner@undp.org,msmoliner@unfscoph.org.POLAND :  Capital: WARSAW  - NO PHASE All correspondence should be copied to the Country Security Focal Point Ms. Aneta Orlowska, email: Aneta.Orlowska@undp.org.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.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Jaime RUIZ DE SANTIAGO,  UNHCR,  phone: 48-22-823-7630, cell: 48-602-777-080, e-mail: santiago@unhcr.ch.Country Security Focal Point, Mrs. Aneta ORLOWSKA,  UNDP,  phone: 48-22-576-8191, fax: 48-22-825-4958, cell: 48-601-324 799, e-mail: aneta.orlowska@undp.org.PORTUGAL :  Capital: LISBON  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.QATAR :  Capital: DOHA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Qatar falls under the responsibility of the Designated Official in United Arab Emirates. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Faisal Mohammed, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Nadir HADJ-HAMMOU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 971-2-641-

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3600, fax: 971-2-641-3535, cell: 971-50-611-2590, e-mail: nadir.hadj-hammou@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Faisal MOHAMMED,  DSS,  phone: 971-4-3681-383 ext. 2903, fax: 971-4-3681-381, cell: 971-50-8180870, e-mail: faisal.mustafa@undp.org.ROMANIA :  Capital: BUCHAREST  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Soknan Han JUNG,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 402-1-201-7872/3/4/5/6, fax: 402-1-201-7828, cell: 4072-2-349-486, e-mail: soknan.han.jung@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Thore HANSEN,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 4021 201 7802, fax: 4021 201 7828, cell: 4 0724 209 255, e-mail: thore.hansen@undp.org.*RUSSIAN FEDERATION :  Capital: MOSCOW  - NO PHASE PHASE II: is in effect for the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. PHASE III: is in effect for the Territory of Stavropol Krai including Stavropol City; the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania including Vladikavkaz; the Republic of Karachaevo-Cherkessia. PHASE IV: is in effect for the four districts of Stavropol Krai neighbouring Dagestan - Budyonnovsky, Levokumsky, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky; the Republic of Ingushetia and the Republic of Dagestan. PHASE V: is in effect in the Republic of Chechnya; and Kurskoy district of Stavropol Krai neighbouring Chechnya. Staff members travelling to or via Moscow should contact the UNSECOORD office for a security briefing. Mr. Stanislaw Sliwak is the FSCO ai. 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 armed mobile security escorts and static guards. UN staff travelling on mission to the North Caucasus should coordinate their travel through their agency's office in the Russian Federation (In the absence of local agency representation, this should be done through the OCHA office in Moscow).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. The Designated Official shall, prior to granting a security clearance, require a statement attesting to, or the presentation of evidence of, a staff member’s successful completion of the UN Basic Security in the Field CD-ROM. A request for security clearance must be submitted via email or fax at least 5 working days in advance of the proposed travel to the North Caucasus region to ensure the timely coordination and implementation of the mobile and static security. All UN staff members travelling on mission to any part of the Russian Federation are required to provide full details of their travel including itinerary, accommodation and contact details to the UNSECOORD Moscow office prior to arrival in Russia. Designated Official, Mr. Stefan VASSILEV,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 7-095-787-2199, fax: 7-095-787-2101/2159, cell: 7-095 773 3445, e-mail: stefan.vassilev@undp.org.RWANDA :  Capital: KIGALI  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect in Ruhengeri, Cyangugu, Gisenyi, 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 FSCO should be contacted upon arrival in order for staff to receive a security briefing.Designated Official, Mr. Macharia KAMAU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 250-573519, fax: 250-577439/576263, cell: 250-08302570, e-mail: macharia.kamau@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cheickna KONATE,  DSS,  phone: 250-587-616, fax: 250-587-622, cell: 250-08300991, e-mail: cheickna.konate@undp.org.SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS:  Capital: BASSETERRE  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Saint Kitts and Nevis. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.SAINT LUCIA :  Capital: CASTRIES  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Saint Lucia. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Isireli

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Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES:  Capital: KINGSTOWN  - NO PHASE The Designated Official for Barbados also covers Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Isireli Dugu, is based in Kingston, Jamaica.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Isireli DUGU,  DSS,  phone: 876-978-2390 x 2030, fax: 876-978-8028, cell: 876-999-9762, e-mail: isireli.dugu@undp.org.SAMOA :  Capital: APIA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Designated Official, Ms. Joyce YU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 685-20609/23670, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-777-3489, e-mail: joyce.yu@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Filifilia IOSEFA,  UNDP,  phone: 685-23670, fax: 685-23555, cell: 685-777-6220, e-mail: filia.iosefa@undp.org.SAO TOME & PRINCIPE :  Capital: SAO TOME  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Gabriel Faye, is based in Libreville, Gabon.Security clearance should be requested throught the office of the Designated Official.Designated Official, Mr. Christian LEHEMBRE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 239-241-001/222-256, fax: 239-222-198, cell: 239-905-141, e-mail: christian.lehembre@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Gabriel Ndar FAYE,  DSS,  phone: 241-738-887/90/97, fax: 241-738-891, cell: 241-223-972, e-mail: gabriel.faye@undp.org.SAUDI ARABIA :  Capital: RIYADH  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect for the entire country. Since the threat from terrorism remains high, only essential missions should be undertaken to the country. Staff members and mission members must take all necessary steps to protect their safety and make appropriate individual security arrangements; should maintain a high level of vigilance, particularly in public places such as hotels, restaurants and shopping malls and should adopt a low profile and avoid public gatherings.Security clearance requests should be sent to the following email address: securityclearance@undp.org.sa or faxed to: 966-1-488-5309.Designated Official, Mr. El-Mostafa BENLAMLIH,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 966-1-488-5301 ext 300, fax: 966-1-488-5309, cell: 966-5-0444-8161, e-mail: El-mostafa.benlamlih@undp.org.sa.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Mohamed  RAGAEY,  DSS,  phone: 966-1-488-5301 ext. 110, fax: 966-1-488-5309, cell: 966-50-305-9611, e-mail: mohamed.ragaey@undp.org.sa.SENEGAL :  Capital: DAKAR  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect for the Casamance Region (Ziguinchor and Kolda Regions). Security clearance is required from the Designated Official for travel to the main towns of this region (Ziguinchor and Kolda) and an additional mission order 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 UN Regional Security office in Dakar: sensecoord@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Alberic KACOU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 221-839-90-55/823-62-54, fax: 221-823-24-68/55-00, cell: 221-569-65-44, e-mail: alberic.kacou@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean-Luc KISTER,  DSS,  phone: 221-839-90-96/95, fax: 221-823-55-00, cell: 221-637-24-36, e-mail: jean.luc.kister@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Diene KEITA,  UNDP,  phone: 221-839-90-65, fax: 221-823-55-00, cell: 221-637-36-02, e-mail: diene.keita@undp.org.*SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO :  Capital: BELGRADE  - NO PHASE

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PHASE I: is in effect for the Southern Serbian Municipalities of Presevo, Medvedja and Bujanovac PHASE III: in effect for the entire province of Kosovo. The UNMIK SRSG, Mr. Søren JESSEN-PETERSEN is the Designated Official for the province of Kosovo.Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Scott Hays, is based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.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, Ms. Harrington, and sent per email to the FSCA, Mr. Sinisa Durkulic, email: sinisa.durkulic@undp.org, with copy to: tatjana.masic@undp.org. Kosovo: In light of the prevailing situation in Kosovo, all missions have been suspended on 08 March 2005 until further notice. Inquiries regarding the security situation in Kosovo should be addressed to the UNMIK Situation Center: SICC-UNMIK@un.org.Montenegro: No Security Clearance is required for Montenegro. Notification prior to travel should be sent to Mr. Sajal Gupta, Area Security Coordinator for Montenegro, UNHCR Sub-Office Podgorica, e-mail: GUPTAS@unhcr.ch, copy: sinisa.durkulic@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Søren JESSEN-PETERSEN,  UNMIK,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 381-38-504-604, fax: 212-963-8113 ext 4021, Designated Official, Ms. Nicola HARRINGTON,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 381-11-2040402, fax: 381-11-3444300, cell: 381-63-439407, e-mail: nicola.harrington@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Scott HAYS,  DSS,  phone: 387-61-482-735, fax: 387-33-665-681, cell: 387-61-482-735, e-mail: shays@undp.ba.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Janis  MAZAIS,  UNDP,  phone: +381-17-431688, fax: 381-11-3444-300, cell: 381-63-390237, e-mail: janis.mazais@undp.org. Mr. James ABELEE,  UNMIK,  Chief Security Officer, e-mail: abelee@un.org.SEYCHELLES :  Capital: VICTORIA  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Jean Francois Faivre, 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.Designated Official, Ms. Aase SMEDLER,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 230-208-8691/212-3726/7, fax: 230-208-4871, cell: 230-254-5852, e-mail: aase.smedler@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jean Francois FAIVRE,  DSS,  phone: 261-20-22-36649, fax: 261-20-22-36794, cell: 261-32-072-5441, e-mail: moustache@undp.org.SIERRA LEONE :  Capital: FREETOWN  - PHASE III PHASE III: is in effect for the entire country UN Night Patrols are operational.All requests for security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official, Mr. Mwakawago (mwakawago@un.org), with a copy to Mr. Bobylev (email: andrei.bobylev@undp.org) and the Chief of Security for UNAMSIL, Mr. Martins Apraku-Kusi (email: apraku-kusi@un.org).Designated Official, Mr. Daudi Ngelautwa MWAKAWAGO,  UNAMSIL,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 212-963-9587, fax: 212-963-9586/0507, cell: 232-76-800-028, e-mail: mwakawago@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Andrei BOBYLEV,  DSS,  phone: 232-22-233-800/233-588, fax: 232-22-233-588, cell: 232-76-602-357, e-mail: andrei.bobylev@undp.org. Mr. Martins APRAKU-KUSI,  UNAMSIL,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 1-212-963-9588 ext. 6524, fax: 1-212-963-0507, e-mail: apraku-kusi@un.org.SLOVAK REPUBLIC :  Capital: BRATISLAVA  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent prior to departure to email: securityofficial.sk@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Ben SLAY,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 421-2-59337-444/111, fax: 421-2-59337-450, cell: 421-905-538-868, e-mail: Ben.slay@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Miroslav HRENOVCIK,  UNDP,  phone: 421-2-59337-206, fax: 421-2-59337-450, cell: 421-905-974455, e-mail: miroslav.hrenovcik@undp.org.SLOVENIA :  Capital: LJUBLJANA  - NO PHASE

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No security clearance is required for travel to the country.SOLOMON ISLANDS :  Capital: HONIARA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for Honiara and the entire Solomon Islands except for those areas mentioned under Phase Two. PHASE II: is in effect in all areas of Malaita Island and all areas of Guadalcanal outside a ten-kilometre radius of Honiara. Please note that the Designated Official a.i., Mr. Hans De Graaff is based in Suva, Fiji. The Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot is based in Suva, Fiji. The FSCA is Mr. Shepherd Lapo: Email: shepherd.lapo@undp.org; Tel: 677-27446; Fax: 677-27815.UN staff members are requested to forward security clearance requests to the CSFP Mr. Nick Hartmann at nick.rene.hartmann@undp.org. Please include the names of hotels or other accommodation to be used along with contact numbers for each stopover location.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Nick HARTMAN,  UNDP,  phone: 677-27446, fax: 677-27815, cell: 677-72313, e-mail: nick.rene.hartman@undp.org.*SOMALIA :  Capital: MOGADISHU  - PHASE V PHASE III: is in effect for the city of Hargeisa and the two major road corridors of Hargeisa to Mandera and Hargeisa to Gebiley in the northwest region of Somalia. PHASE IV: is in effect for the entire country except the areas mentioned under Phase Five and Phase Three. PHASE V: is in effect in Mogadishu and the city of Kismayo and an area delineated along the Western border with Kenya, from the tri-border junction at Mandera in the North, south to the Indian Ocean to include the district of Badhade and running 20 kilometres inland and parallel to the border with Kenya. All travel to Somalia must be through Nairobi for security briefings and security clearance. This should be arranged by the sponsoring Somalia based agency. The security situation is volatile and visits away from the towns of Berbera, Bossaso and Hargeisa may need to be supported by a UN Security Officer, this should be discussed with FSCO (254-20-4448433) before travelling. All visitors must report to the appropriate UN Zone Security Officer on arrival in Somalia.No security clearance will be granted for direct travel to Somalia. All visits are mounted from Nairobi and travellers are to obtain appropriate clearances for Kenya. All security clearance requests should be forwarded to the Designated Official (max.gaylard@undp.org), copy to: joe.gordon@undp.org, hamish.cameron@undp.org, and rolf.helmrich@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Maxwell GAYLARD,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 254-20-444-8433 to 8, fax: 254-20-444-8439, cell: 254-722-267-147, e-mail: max.gaylard@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Joe GORDON,  DSS,  phone: 254-20-444-5434; 444-8433/4/5, fax: 254-20-444-8439, cell: 254-721-264-760, e-mail: joe.gordon@undp.org.SOUTH AFRICA :  Capital: PRETORIA  - 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.Designated Official, Ms. Scholastica KIMARYO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 27-12-354-8025/6, fax: 27-12-354-8058/9, cell: 27-72-212-9572, e-mail: scholastica.kimaryo@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert KUENSTLE,  DSS,  phone: 27-12-354-8083, fax: 27-12-354-8081, cell: 27-82-552-3240, e-mail: robert.kuenstle@undp.org.SPAIN :  Capital: MADRID  - 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.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Peter Shackleford,  WTO,  phone: 34-91-571-8135, fax: 34-91-571-3733, cell: 34-656-611005, e-mail: pshackleford@world-tourism.org.SRI LANKA :  Capital: COLOMBO  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country except for those areas mentioned under Phases Two and Three. PHASE II: is in effect in some parts of the central and eastern regions. PHASE III: is in effect in all areas north of Kodaichi on the west coast, Iratpulyakulam, Horowpotana, Mile

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Post 220 at Kantale junction west of Trincomalee, Trincomalee City and all areas surrounding Trincomalee, north south road leading from Trincomalee Padyatalwaw, areas north of Varipappanchenai to Akkraipatu on the east coast. Missions into LTTE controlled areas are restricted. Restrictions exist for Kilinochchi and Talaiyadi, which should be further clarified with the RFSCO. Mr. Neville Drennen, DSS, will be providing additional security coordination for tsunami-affected areas until 9 March 2005. Cell: 260-97-791-290, Email: neville.drennen@undp.org.All security clearance requests for travel to Sri Lanka should be addressed directly to the RFSCO: Mr. UD Waqa and copied to Ms. Anusha Senadhira (email: anusha.senadhira@undp.org).Designated Official, Mr. Miguel BERMEO,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 94-11-258-3805, fax: 94-11-258-9691, cell: 94-777-260-580, e-mail: miguel.bermeo@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Uraia WAQA,  DSS,  phone: 94-11-258-0792, fax: 94-11-258-1116, cell: 94-777-260-578, e-mail: uraia.waqa@undp.org.SUDAN :  Capital: KHARTOUM  - PHASE II PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country except for those areas mentioned under Phases Two and Three. PHASE II: is in effect in South and West Kordofan, Red Sea, Kassala and Gedaref States and Khartoum. PHASE III: is in effect for Southern Sudan, comprising the following States: Eastern and Western Equatoria, Bar El Jebal, Al Buhayrat (Lakes), West and North Bar El Ghazal, Warab, Unity, Jonglei and Upper Nile States, as well as the Regions of North, South and West Darfur. Evening and night curfew is in effect in many areas in South Sudan.Requests for clearance should be submitted at least one week prior to the proposed travel. Security clearance requests should be submitted by email to the following address: field.security.sd@undp.org. Requests for clearance for OLS South should be directed to the FSCO for OLS South, Mr. Marcus Culley, phone: 254-398-32027, 254-398-32216/7, fax: 254-398-32014, cell: 254-735-850-901, 254-733-609-325, e-mail: mculley@unicef.org.Designated Official, Mr. Jan PRONK,  UNAMIS,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 249-183-794-037, fax: 249-183-773-128, cell: 249-91239-6635, e-mail: pronk@un.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Roger ARSENAULT,  DSS,  phone: 249-183-773-121/4, ext. 241, fax: 249-183-773-128, cell: 249-91230-4064, e-mail: roger.arsenault@undp.org.SURINAME :  Capital: PARAMARIBO  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Guyana, Mr. Guido Caamano, is based in Venezuela.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.Designated Official, Mr. Stephen SIMON,  PAHO/WHO,  phone: 597-471-676, fax: 597-471-568, cell: 597-0857-8384, e-mail: simonste@sur.paho.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Guido CAAMAÑO ,  DSS,  phone: 58-212-208-4360/4444 ext.4360, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-414-235-9727, e-mail: guido.caamano@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Adrianus VLUGMAN,  PAHO/WHO,  phone: 597-471-676, fax: 597-471-568, cell: 597-0886-6029, e-mail: vlugmana@sur.paho.org.SWAZILAND :  Capital: MBABANE  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Swaziland, Mr. Robert Kuenstle, is based in Pretoria, South Africa.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.Designated Official, Ms. Chinwe DIKE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 268-404-2301/4, fax: 268-404-5341, cell: 268-602-8858, e-mail: chinwe.dike@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Robert KUENSTLE,  DSS,  phone: 27-12-354-8083, fax: 27-12-354-8081, cell: 27-82-552-3240, e-mail: robert.kuenstle@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Busisiweu DLAMINI,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 268-404-2301/4, fax: 268-404-5341, 268-404-2301/4/2232, cell: 268-602-0581, e-mail: busi.dlamini@undp.org.SWEDEN :  Capital: STOCKHOLM  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the

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Designated Official, with copy to the Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Mans Nyberg, prior to departure.Designated Official, Ms. Machiko KONDO,  UNHCR,  phone: 46-8-457-4883, fax: 46-8-457-4887, cell: 46-709-165719, e-mail: KONDO@unhcr.ch.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Mans NYBERG,  UNHCR,  phone: 46-8-457-4880/86, fax: 46-8-457-4887, cell: 46-708-990169, e-mail: nyberg@unhcr.ch.SWITZERLAND :  Capital: BERNE  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.SYRIAN ARAB REP :  Capital: DAMASCUS  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. The CSFP/CSO a.i. for UNDOF is Major Gerhard Beizskammer, who handles the day-to-day security responsibilities.Requests for security clearance should be addressed to the RC/DDO unit by email: syriasecurity@undp.org or fax: 963-11-611-4541.Designated Official, Maj. Gen. Bala Nanda SHARMA,  UNDOF,  Force Commander, phone: 1-212-963-3005, fax: 963-11-613-0214 ext. 5005/1-212-963-9930, cell: 963-94-217-842, e-mail: Undof-fc@un.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Gerhard  BEIZSKAMMER,  UNDOF,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 963-11-613-0214 ext. 6124, fax: 963-11-613-0214 ext. 6135, cell: 963-94-217-042, e-mail: undof-scunasar@un.org.TAJIKISTAN :  Capital: DUSHANBE  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect in all districts of Sughd province, all districts in the Central Region including Dushanbe. PHASE III: is in effect in Tavildara District, as well as all districts of the Karategin Valley (Darband, Gharm, Tajikabad, Jirgital), districts of Khatlon province bordering Afghanistan (Beshkent, Shaartuz, Kabadiyan, Jilikul, Dusti, Piandj, Farkhor, Moskovskiy, Shuroabad), and all districts of GBAO. Requests for security clearance should be addressed to the Designated Official with copy to the FSCO.Designated Official, Mr. William PATON,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 992-372-210-679, fax: 992-372-510-021, cell: 992-917-703-812, e-mail: william.paton@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Vadim ANUSHKO,  DSS,  phone: 992-372-210-670/80/88/94, fax: 992-372-510-021, cell: 992-917-703-847, e-mail: vadim.anushko@undp.org.TANZANIA, UNITED REP.:  Capital: DAR ES SALAM  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect for the Western Regions of Kigoma and Kagera. The FSCO must be informed prior to deployment of any mission to these areas.Security clearance requests for mission, deployment and/or travel to Northwestern Tanzania, in Kagera and Kigoma Regions, and wherever security Phase I is in effect, should be made by emailing Tanzania.securityclearance@undp.org and should be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of travel.Designated Official, Mr. John HENDRA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 255-22-211-3270/8081, fax: 255-22-211-8073/3272, cell: 255-748-324-823, e-mail: john.hendra@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Brownie J. SAMUKAI,  DSS,  phone: 255-22-212-1779, 211-8081, 211-9088, 211-2799, fax: 255-22-211-3272, cell: 255-748-321-782, e-mail: brownie.samukai@undp.org.THAILAND :  Capital: BANGKOK  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect in Yala, Pattani, Songkhla and Narathiwat Provinces 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, Sob Moei. Province of Kanchnaburi: Sangkhlaburi, Tongphapoom, Sri Sawat, Sai Yok, Muang, Dan Makham Tia. Province of Rajchaburi: Suan Phung; and Satun province in Southern Thailand. Caution should be exercised while traveling near the Thai-Cambodian border because of widespread presence of landmines, especially along any uncontrolled/ unguarded area in the immediate vicinity of the border. Advice may be sought from the border officials before driving on any roads within 10kms of the border. Chief Security Officer: Mr. Russel RADFORD, ESCAP, phone: 66-2-288-1199, fax: 66-2-288-3034, cell: 66-1-818-0440, email: Radford@un.org Staff travelling into No Phase Southern Provinces no longer require a Security Clearance from the Designated Official, however staff are required to provide a copy of their travel itinerary and contact details. The Security

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and Safety Unit processes all Security Clearances for Thailand. Please note that Ms. Gwynatha Watanaselaratt is the Security Clearance Coordinator, tel.: (66) 2 288 1246, cell: (66) 6 339 4116, e-mail: watanaselaratt.unescap@un.org Designated Official, Mr. Kim HAK-SU,  ESCAP,  Executive Director, phone: 66-2-288-1910/1920, fax: 66-2-288-1051, cell: 66-1-874-4653, e-mail: hskim.unescap@un.org. Mr. Russel RADFORD,  ESCAP,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 66-2-288-1199, fax: 66-2-288-3034, cell: 66-1-818-0440, e-mail: radford@un.org.TIMOR-LESTE:  Capital: Dili  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Staff are advised to travel directly to their hotel and avoid clubs, bars and other establishments frequented by foreigners. 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 UNSECOORD.Designated Official, Dr. Sukehiro HASEGAWA,  UNMISET,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, phone: 61-88-946-3900 ext. 5003, 1-212-963-0099 ext. 5003, fax: 1-212-963-0099 ext.5004, cell: 670-723-0627, e-mail: hasegawa@un.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Victor SUKACZ,  UNMISET,  phone: 1 212-963 -2748 ext 5450, fax: 1- 212- 963- 2180, e-mail: sukacz@un.org.TOGO :  Capital: LOME  - PHASE II PHASE II: is in effect for the entire country. All missions to Togo are suspended until further notice.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.Designated Official, Mr. Fidele SARASSORO,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 228-221-34-21/221-20-22, Ext. 335, fax: 228-221-16-41, cell: 228-905-37-48, e-mail: fidele.sarassoro@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Marc Edgar MOE POUATY,  DSS,  phone: 228-220-6285, fax: 228-221-5994, cell: 228-904-3740, e-mail: marc_edgar.moe.pouaty@undp.org.TRINIDAD & TOBAGO :  Capital: PORT OF SPAIN  - NO PHASE Besides Laventille, Morvant and the Down Town area especially during night, the Maloney, La Horquetta, the Lady Young Road as well as the Beetham Highway between the light house and Courts Mega Furniture Store, should be considered as dangerous areas and avoided. 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 regularly safe. When traveling in a vehicle, it is better 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. Due to the existing criminal activity, staff members should provide their contact information to their Agency while in the duty station even when exercising personal travel. Please note that the Regional FSCO for Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Guido Caamano, is based in Venezuela. 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.Designated Official, Dr. Inyang EBONG-HARSTRUP,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 868-625-1826, fax: 868-623-1658, cell: 868-620-7056, e-mail: inyang.ebong.harstrup@undp.org.tt.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Guido CAAMAÑO ,  DSS,  phone: 58-212-208-4360/4444 ext.4360, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-414-235-9727, e-mail: guido.caamano@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Claudio PROVIDAS,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 868-623-1826 ext. 230, fax: 868-623-1658, cell: 868-680-6563, e-mail: claudio.providas@undp.org.tt.*TUNISIA :  Capital: TUNIS  - NO PHASE The Regional FSCO, Mr. Yvon Morasse, is based in Rabat, Morocco.No security clearance is required for travel to the country. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the

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Designated Official prior to departure.Designated Official, Mr. Francis DUBOIS,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 216-71-568-434, fax: 216-71-573-351, cell: 216-98-317-673, e-mail: francis.dubois@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Yvon Paul Emile MORASSE,  DSS,  phone: 212-37-66-04-23, fax: 212-37-70-15-66, cell: 212-61-29-23-21, e-mail: yvon.morasse@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Ridha ZATTAL,  UNDP,  phone: 216-71-564-132, fax: 216-71-560-094, cell: 216-97-333-747, e-mail: ridah.zattal@undp.org.*TURKEY :  Capital: ANKARA  - NO PHASE PHASE I: is in effect in for the southeastern provinces of Diyarbakir, Hakkari, Sirnak, Van, Tunceli, Siirt, Batman, Bitlis, Bingol, Mardin and Mus. Travel to the south-east is restricted unless organized through government permission. Special escorts could be arranged for mission visits to these areas. Visas for nationals of EU member countries are available upon entry. Entry with UN LP is recommended only if it already contains a valid visa. Few officials at airports are familiar with LPs and they usually refuse LPs without visas because they cannot see the nationality, a required entry in their database. It is therefore strongly recommended to check with the local Turkish Embassy/consulate before traveling. When in Ankara, visitors are advised to visit the Designated Official to discuss their travel plan and contact the UN agency focal points/FSA for security briefing/debriefing.Request for security clearance must be sent at least one week prior to arrival. Requests should be sent to the FSCA: Mr. Hasan Alsancak (email: hasan.alsancak@un.org.tr).Designated Official, Mr. Jakob SIMONSEN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 90-312-454-1160, fax: 90-312-496-1466, cell: 90-532-409-5871, e-mail: jakob.simonsen@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Sarah POOLE,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 90-312-454-1161, fax: 90-312-496-1463, cell: 90-532-405-9605, e-mail: sarah.poole@undp.org.*TURKMENISTAN :  Capital: ASHGABAT  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO for Turkmenistan, Mr. Makharberk Bulatsev, is based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.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.Designated Official, Mr. Khaled PHILBY,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 993-12-350-225/425-250, fax: 993-12-425-317/425-388, cell: 993-66-302-045, e-mail: khaled.philby@undp.org; kp@untuk.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Makharbek BULATSEV,  DSS,  phone: 7-3272-582-643/583-427, fax: 7-3272-583-427, cell: 7-333-270-1585, e-mail: makharbek.bulatsev@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Lars JOHANSSON,  UNDP,  phone: 993-12-42-89-92, fax: 993-12-425-987, cell: 993-66-30-81-45, e-mail: lars.johansson@untuk.org.TUVALU:  Capital:  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is based in Suva, Fiji.No security clearance is required for travel to this country.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.UGANDA :  Capital: KAMPALA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect in Arua, Kampala, Kasese, Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido, Soroti and Wakiso (Entebbe) districts. PHASE II: is in effect in Bundibugyo, Katakwi, Moyo and Yumbe districts. PHASE III: is in effect in Nakapiripirit, Moroto, Kotido, Lira, Pader, Kitgum, Apac, Gulu and Adjumani districts. Visitors should contact the FSCO for details of security related travel advice, clearances and briefings. For clearances, please e-mail the FSCO (jon.crawford@undp.org) with copy to safina.nabwami@undp.org.Designated Official, Mr. Daouda TOURE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 256-41-345-290, fax: 256-41-344-801, 236-138, 234-216, cell: 256-75-775-770, e-mail: daouda.toure@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jonathan CRAWFORD,  DSS,  phone: 256-41-233-783, fax: 256-41-344-801, 236-138, cell: 256-77-221-469, e-mail: jon.crawford@undp.org.UKRAINE :  Capital: KIEV  - NO PHASE

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No security clearance is required for travel to the country.Designated Official, Mr. Frank O'DONNELL,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 380-44-253-5559/9363, fax: 380-44-253-2607, cell: 380 50 311 9692, e-mail: Frank.ODonnell@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Maryna BRYL,  UNDP,  phone: 38 044 253 2338, fax: 380-44-253-2607, cell: 38 050 330 2337, e-mail: maryna.bryl@undp.org.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES :  Capital: ABU DHABI  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country. Security clearance should be requested through the office of the Designated Official. Agencies are reminded that security clearance from the Designated Official is required for all UN staff, except those in transit and who will not leave the airport.Designated Official, Mr. Nadir HADJ-HAMMOU,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 971-2-641-3600, fax: 971-2-641-3535, cell: 971-50-611-2590, e-mail: nadir.hadj-hammou@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Faisal MOHAMMED,  DSS,  phone: 971-4-3681-383 ext. 2903, fax: 971-4-3681-381, cell: 971-50-8180870, e-mail: faisal.mustafa@undp.org.UNITED KINGDOM :  Capital: LONDON  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country.UNITED STATES:  Capital: WASHINGTON D.C.  - NO PHASE No security clearance is required for travel to the country. Mr. Abraham MATHAI,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4015, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-622-7640, e-mail: mathai@un.org. Mr. Alan BRIMELOW,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3045, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-917-402-9762, e-mail: brimelow@un.org. Mr. Andre BOUCHARD,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-1914, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-646-541-2036, e-mail: bouchard@un.org. Mr. Francis SIKAONGA,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5192, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-2155, e-mail: sikaonga@un.org. Mr. Gerald GANZ,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-2141, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-434-9332, e-mail: ganz@un.org. Mr. Graeme MEMBREY,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3042, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-646-732-0055, e-mail: membrey@un.org. Mr. Innocent Gabriel DASSANOU,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-5558, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-646-291-9814, e-mail: dassanou@un.org. Mr. Joachim SCHMITZ,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5191, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-7548, e-mail: schmitzj@un.org. Mr. John ALMSTROM,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-3416, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-917-892-6744, e-mail: almstromj@un.org. Mr. John LOGAN,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3041, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-412-6735, e-mail: loganj@un.org. Mr. Michael LJUNGSTROM,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-3394, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-917-378-8518, e-mail: ljungstrom@un.org. Mr. Richard MANLOVE,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-1867, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-496-6553, e-mail: manlove@un.org. Mr. Stefano PALAZZI,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-4273, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-208-0604, e-mail: palazzi@un.org. Mr. Steve GLUNING,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-0316, fax: 1-212-963-4104, cell: 1-917-379-8420, e-mail: gluning@un.org. Mr. Terry BURKE,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-212-963-5184, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-378-8849, e-mail: burket@un.org. Ms. Annette LEIJENAAR,  DSS,  Desk Officer, phone: 1-917-367-5194, fax: 1-212-963-4104/2521, cell: 1-917-957-1846, e-mail: leijenaar@un.org.URUGUAY :  Capital: MONTEVIDEO  - NO PHASE Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. Cesar Gonzalez, is based in Lima, Peru.

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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.Designated Official, Mr. Pablo MANDEVILLE,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 598-2-412-3357, fax: 598-2-412-3360, cell: 598-996-12-409, e-mail: pablo.mandeville@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Cesar GONZALEZ,  DSS,  phone: 51-1-213-3200 ext 1604, fax: 51-1-447-9370, cell: 51-1-9-757-1004, e-mail: cesar.gonzalez@pnud.org.pe.Country Security Focal Point, Ms. Raquel COMPAGNONI,  UNDP,  phone: 598-2-412-3357, fax: 598-2-412-3360, cell: 598-9-996-22322, e-mail: raquel.compagnoni@undp.org.UZBEKISTAN :  Capital: TASHKENT  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for all areas except those mentioned under Phase Two. PHASE II: is in effect for Surkhandarya Region and the Ferghana Valley. FSCA: Ms. Nodira Gafurova, tel.:998-71-120-3450, cell: 998-90-108-1735, email: nodira.gafurova@undp.org.As of 1 February 2005 all security staff can also be reached via UN Communications Centre, which is operational 24/7, tel.: 998-71-120-3030, fax 998-71-120-3031, e-mail: uncc.uz@undp.orgAll security clearance requests should be sent to security.clearance.uz@undp.orgDesignated Official, Mr. Fikret AKCURA,  UNDP,  Resident Coordinator, phone: 998-71-120-34-51, fax: 998-71-120-34-85, cell: 998-90-108-29-38, e-mail: fikret.akcura@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. George BLOCH,  DSS,  phone: 998-71-120-6291, fax: 998-71-120-6291, cell: 99890-191-5013, e-mail: george.bloch@undp.org.VANUATU :  Capital: PORT VILA  - NO PHASE Names and arrival details of travellers to Port Vila should be communicated to the Designated Official based in Fiji and copied to CSFP. Visitors are to report to the ESCAP Pacific Operations Centre (EPOC) for security registration and briefing on arrival. Please note that the Regional FSCO, Mr. John Schot, is 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.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. John SCHOT,  DSS,  phone: 679-331-6752, fax: 679-330-9762, cell: 679-999-1682, e-mail: john.schot@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Nikenike  VUROBARAVU,  ESCAP,  phone: 678 23458, fax: 678 23921, e-mail: escappoc@escap.org.VENEZUELA :  Capital: CARACAS  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the cities of Caracas and Puerto Ayacucho and for the States of Barinas and Zulia. PHASE II: is in effect for the States of Apure and Táchira. NO PHASE is in effect for the rest of the country. When arriving at the Simon Bolivar Airport Hall (Maiquetia) please note that in order to take a taxi from the airport, you have two options: 1. The Airport Taxis, located outside the main entrance. Service tickets can be acquired at a counter inside and outside customs. They have yellow number plates as do all other “official” taxis. 2. Taxitour, private company operating within the airport that provides black vans (Blazer 4x4), and are identified by a round yellow logo on their front doors. Ignore offers of taxis from any person inside the hall, they may be “pirates” and “Express Kidnapping” and “Robbery” could occur if you should get into their vehicle. Keep adequate levels of alertness in the airport since pick pocketing, luggage and/or passport robbery can be expected, do not allow anyone to handle your luggage, or your passport.Staff traveling to Venezuela should send security clearance requests to: securityclearancesvenezuela@undp.org. For any travel to Venezuelan states that have a “NO PHASE” Security Status, it is necessary that all staff members must still provide all their contact information prior to any travel.Designated Official, Mr. David McLACHLAN-KARR,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 58-212-208-4499/4303/4444 ext 4499, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-416-625-1692, e-mail: david.mclachlan.karr@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Guido CAAMAÑO ,  DSS,  phone: 58-212-208-4360/4444 ext.4360, fax: 58-212-263-8179, cell: 58-414-235-9727, e-mail: guido.caamano@undp.org.VIET NAM :  Capital: HANOI  - NO PHASE All travellers 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

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

through the respective UN Agency or Government Agency in Viet Nam. Travellers 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. Please note that the Regional FSCO for Vietnam, Mr. Joe Brady, is based in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.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.Designated Official, Mr. Jordan RYAN,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 84-4-942-4188, fax: 84-4-942-2267/942-4674, cell: 84-9-132-09-982, e-mail: registry@undp.org.vn.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Joseph BRADY,  DSS,  phone: 856-21-213390/1 Ext:161, fax: 856-21-415-396/212-029/214-819, cell: 856-20-552-6701, e-mail: joe.brady@undp.org.Country Security Focal Point, Mr. Neil REECE-EVANS,  UNDP,  Deputy Resident Representative, phone: 84-4-942-2205, fax: 84-4-942-2267/4674, cell: 84-9-132-09-983, e-mail: registry@undp.org.vn.WESTERN SAHARA :  Capital: LAAYOUNE  - NO PHASE PHASE III: Western Sahara (MINURSO) All UN staff members proposing to travel to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) or to its Liaison Office at Tindouf in Algeria, where PHASE II is in effect, should request a security clearance seven (7) working days prior to the planned travel.Designated Official, Mr. Alvaro DE SOTO,  MINURSO,  Special Representative of the Secretary General, fax: 212-963-9557, cell: 1-917-378-1440/212-61-386-820, e-mail: desoto@un.org. Mr. Syed CHISHTI,  MINURSO,  Chief Security Officer, phone: 1-212-963-1952/3/4/5 ext., fax: 1-212-963-5044 ext. 5444, cell: 1-212-613-874-91, e-mail: chishti@un.org.YEMEN :  Capital: SANA  - PHASE I PHASE I: is in effect for the entire country except those areas mentioned under Phases Two and Three. PHASE II: is in effect for the governorates of Marib, Al Jawf, and Khawlan. PHASE III: 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: 967-737-07149, e-mail: flavia.pansieri@undp.org.Regional Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Jamil KHAN,  DSS,  phone: 967-1-448-605/6/448-728 ext. 208, fax: 967-1-448-693, cell: 967-73299343, e-mail: jamil.khan@undp.org.*ZAMBIA :  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 mentioned under Phase I. For official travel an itinerary should be sent to the Designated Official prior to departure.Designated Official, Mr. Aeneas CHUMA,  UNDP,  Resident Representative, phone: 260-1-254-417, fax: 260-1-251-201, cell: 260-97-770-274, e-mail: aeneas.c.chuma@undp.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Neville DRENNEN,  DSS,  phone: 260-1-254-586, fax: 260-1-254-586, 253-805, cell: 260-97-791-290, e-mail: neville.drennen@undp.org.ZIMBABWE :  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.All requests for security clearance should be forwarded at least 48 hours in advance to the following email address: godfrey.macheka@undp.org.Designated Official a.i., Mr. Festo KAVISHE,  UNICEF,  Resident Representative, phone: 263-4-731-840, 703-941, fax: 263-4-704-276, cell: 263-91-237-479, e-mail: fkavishe@unicef.org.Field Security Coordination Officer, Mr. Bjarne Bundgaard LAURITZEN,  DSS,  phone: 263-4-792-681 to 6, fax: 263-4-705-061, cell: 263-91-409-402, e-mail: bjarne.lauritzen@undp.org.

* Denotes change since previous advisory.

* Denotes change since previous advisory.