Those in Bahrain should aim to leave quickly, the FCO has said.
British travellers in Bahrain have been advised to leave the country unless they have a pressing reason to remain there.
The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) says people should not travel to the nation, which is currently seeing civil unrest.
While there have not been any confirmed reports of serious security incidents during the past 48 hours, the body said yesterday (March 21st) the situation is "uncertain".
The British Embassy is examining the safety of the airport and the main routes to the travel hub for those wishing to fly to a different destination.
In its general advice for those heading to the country, the FCO suggests people take out medical and travel insurance before setting out on their journey.
It updated and reviewed its recommendations yesterday and revealed police checkpoints are still in place on the main routes, although they have been reduced.
Travelling around the island during darkness is not advised and it is important visitors to the country consider the situation in the local area before leaving their accommodation, the FCO adds.
The Khaleej Times - a Gulf newspaper - yesterday reported on an announcement made by Bahrain prime minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
He is said to have pledged "to ensure the security and safety of all expatriate communities" while unrest remains in the nation.
The prime minister was given an invitation to visit the Philippines by foreign minister Albert del Rosario on the same day, the publication notes, after receiving the representative at his palace in Riffa.
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