ZAMBOANGA CITY, 10 May 2005 — Canada has warned its citizens against traveling to the southern Philippines because of new threats of terror attacks on foreigners.
“Canadians should not travel to the Sulu archipelago, Zamboanga peninsula and areas in west and southwest Mindanao. Canadians should not travel to Mindanao unless they have critical or compelling business or family reasons,” the posting yesterday on the Canadian embassy website said.
It said recent reports suggest that there is an ongoing terrorist threat to Westerners and Western interests in the Philippines.
“Philippine authorities have warned that there may be bomb attacks in Manila and other key cities..”
Aside from the Canada, Australia also cautioned its citizens against traveling to the strife-torn region because of the high risks of terror attacks on Westerners.
Both Canadian and Australian travel warnings cited the Feb. 14 Abu Sayyaf bombings which killed 11 people and left dozens injured.
