Saudi Arabia: Stay clear of border badlands

People should keep at least 20km away from all unprotected borders, General Directorate of Border Guard spokesman Sahir Bin Mohammed Al-Harbi said on 20 November. Trespassers into the now restricted areas will be liable for a jail term of up to 30 months and a SR25,000 fine, he said. The authorities have displayed warning signals in all areas that are likely to be crossed by vehicles, Al-Harbi said. These are Hafr Al-Batin and Khafji in Eastern Province, and the entire northern borders covering Rafha, New Arar, Al-Jouf, Al-Essawi and Hadeed, and Ammar and Al-Wakal in Tabuk.