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  FCO's travel advice & alerts (fco.gov.uk)<\/h2><\/div>

  • Sierra Leone<\/a><\/h3><\/li>

    • Visitors to the British High Commission Freetown should take care due to road works immediately outside, affecting access for visa and consular customers.
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      • The Presidential inauguration will take place at the National Stadium in Freetown at 10:00 on Friday 21 February. Large crowds are expected in around the National Stadium and towards State House.
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      • None of the options for transferring between the international airport at Lungi and Freetown is risk-free. You should study the transfer options carefully before travelling, especially if you plan to arrive at night. See <\/strong>Local Travel (Getting to Freetown from the airport).<\/strong><\/a>
        
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      • Strong currents are common at beaches in Sierra Leone and there is no lifeguard or emergency service. Drownings have occurred.
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      • Petty crime is common and violent crime is increasing, particularly around public holidays. Take particular care in the central commercial district, Lumley Beach, Aberdeen and eastern areas of Freetown. See <\/strong>Crime.<\/strong><\/a>
        
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      • Travel outside the Western Area can be difficult, as roads and infrastructure are poor. See <\/strong>Local Travel.<\/strong><\/a>
        
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      • There is a low threat from terrorism. See <\/strong>Terrorism.<\/strong><\/a>
        
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      • There are few health facilities in Sierra Leone and medical care is poor. Most health care providers will expect payment before treatment. See Health.<\/a>
        
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      • Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance<\/a> before you travel.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","script":"$().ready(function() {$('#Destination_info div.infSection a.minMax').click(function() {\tvar relVal=$(this).attr('rel'), cookieVal='min';\tvar cookieName='minmax_' + relVal;\tif ($(this).hasClass('min')) {\t$(this).addClass('max').removeClass('min');\t} else {\t$(this).removeClass('max').addClass('min');\tcookieVal='max';\t}\t$(this).parent().next().slideToggle('fast');\t$.cookie(cookieName, cookieVal, { expires: 7, path: '\/' });\treturn false;\t});});"}