Turkey-bound HK travellers should watch local situation
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     In view of the latest situation in Turkey, a government spokesman today (August 3) advised Hong Kong residents who planned to visit Turkey to pay close attention to the situation there. Those who are already there should attend to their personal safety and endeavour to avoid places where there are large gatherings of people.       

     Residents who need assistance while outside Hong Kong may call the hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department at (852)1868.

Ends/Monday, August 3, 2009
Issued at HKT 10:55

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