Media invited to joint ISAF, MOD news conference Wednesday

ISAF and MOD spokespersons will provide an update on current operations.

Attendees are kindly requested to respond to this advisory to acknowledge their participation by listing their name and agency in an e-mail to the address listed below by 8 a.m. Mar. 12.

Those not holding an ISAF registration card, please arrive at the HQ ISAF main gate as early as 9:45 a.m., and others, no later than 10:30 a.m., for a security check prior to being escorted to the conference location. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Additionally, no vehicles will be permitted onto the camp.

Those arriving with cell phones and laptop computers will be asked to check them in with security for the duration of the visit to HQ ISAF.

All personnel entering the ISAF compound are subject to X-ray inspection. This procedure is safe for men and women. Personal belongings must also pass through a scanner or be searched by trained dogs. The scanner is safe for people and items such as medication and film. Those with concerns about this procedure can notify the escort public affairs officer.

All news media representatives must hold a valid ISAF press pass and a tazkera or alternatively, a national passport. Registration is held each Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration requirements are located on the top right side of the ISAF Web site.

For further information, please contact the ISAF Public Affairs Office.

Contact Information ISAF Public Affairs Office
Tel: +93 (0)79 51 1155 - Mobile: 0093 (0) 799 55 8291 pressoffice@hq.isaf.nato.int - www.nato.int/isaf/