Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KHARTOUM2408
2006-10-01 15:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
SUDAN: MFA ADVISES OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002408
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SP REP NATSIOS AND AF A/S FRAZER
NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/01/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV ODIP CASC OTRA OVIP US SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: MFA ADVISES OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR
U.S. CITIZENS AND USG OFFICIALS
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002408
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SP REP NATSIOS AND AF A/S FRAZER
NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/01/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV ODIP CASC OTRA OVIP US SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: MFA ADVISES OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR
U.S. CITIZENS AND USG OFFICIALS
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (SBU) On October 1, Embassy Khartoum received a diplomatic
note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated September 27
regarding limitations on travel by U.S. nationals.
2. (SBU) The text of the dip note (received in English) is as
follows:
(Begin text)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan
present their compliments to the Embassy of the United States
of American in Khartoum and has the honour to inform that the
movement of all U.S. citizens and officials visiting the
Sudan will be limited to a 25-mile radius form the Republican
Palace in Khartoum, notwithstanding that entry visas will be
endorsed to reflect the same.
The above-mentioned restriction will not be applicable to the
American diplomatic staff of the Embassy of the United States
of America in Khartoum.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan
avail themselves of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy
of the United States of America the assurances of their
highest considerations.
(End text)
3. (C) Due to this circumstance, Embassy Khartoum will
refrain from granting country clearance for proposed visits
involving travel outside of Khartoum unless the situation
improves or becomes sufficiently clear to permit exceptions.
On October 1, the Embassy issued a warden message to
Americans in country alerting them to these new guidelines;
the Embassy is also submitting language to the Department for
a revised Travel Warning for Sudan.
4. (C) Comment: During the past week, the MFA has ceased to
process travel permits, and the Humanitarian Aid Commission
has stricken the names of USG travelers from manifests of WFP
flights to Darfur. These steps limit severely the extent to
which USAID Darfur Field Office TDY staff can deploy, as well
as the ability of S/CRS Active Response Corps TDYers to
support the Darfur Peace Agreement, report on security and
humanitarian access conditions, and liaise with UN and NGO
representatives. End comment.
HUME
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SP REP NATSIOS AND AF A/S FRAZER
NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/01/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV ODIP CASC OTRA OVIP US SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: MFA ADVISES OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR
U.S. CITIZENS AND USG OFFICIALS
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (SBU) On October 1, Embassy Khartoum received a diplomatic
note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated September 27
regarding limitations on travel by U.S. nationals.
2. (SBU) The text of the dip note (received in English) is as
follows:
(Begin text)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan
present their compliments to the Embassy of the United States
of American in Khartoum and has the honour to inform that the
movement of all U.S. citizens and officials visiting the
Sudan will be limited to a 25-mile radius form the Republican
Palace in Khartoum, notwithstanding that entry visas will be
endorsed to reflect the same.
The above-mentioned restriction will not be applicable to the
American diplomatic staff of the Embassy of the United States
of America in Khartoum.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan
avail themselves of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy
of the United States of America the assurances of their
highest considerations.
(End text)
3. (C) Due to this circumstance, Embassy Khartoum will
refrain from granting country clearance for proposed visits
involving travel outside of Khartoum unless the situation
improves or becomes sufficiently clear to permit exceptions.
On October 1, the Embassy issued a warden message to
Americans in country alerting them to these new guidelines;
the Embassy is also submitting language to the Department for
a revised Travel Warning for Sudan.
4. (C) Comment: During the past week, the MFA has ceased to
process travel permits, and the Humanitarian Aid Commission
has stricken the names of USG travelers from manifests of WFP
flights to Darfur. These steps limit severely the extent to
which USAID Darfur Field Office TDY staff can deploy, as well
as the ability of S/CRS Active Response Corps TDYers to
support the Darfur Peace Agreement, report on security and
humanitarian access conditions, and liaise with UN and NGO
representatives. End comment.
HUME