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08STATE121386
2008-11-14 21:56:00
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Secretary of State
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 121386
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CH
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 121386
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CH
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD
1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of
traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not
affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel
to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border
area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes between
Government and rebel forces. American citizens residing in
Chad should exercise extreme caution throughout the country.
This replaces the Travel Warning for Chad dated June 23, 2008
to note the possibility of increased rebel activity.
2. Armed rebel groups are active in the region and present
real dangers. Rebel activity tends to increase during the dry
season, which lasts from late September to July. The security
situation in general remains fluid and potentially dangerous.
The Chadian government is unable to guarantee the safety of
visitors in most parts of the country. If rebels approach the
capital, N?djamena, the U.S. Embassy may on short notice
decide to evacuate non-emergency personnel and family members
of Embassy personnel to Cameroon, as was done in June 2008.
Family members of Embassy personnel under the age of 21 are
not authorized to reside in Chad. Commercial flights continue
to operate from N?Djamena International Airport, but flights
are subject to change when rebel activity intensifies.
3. Limited American citizen services are available at the
Embassy, but visa services remain suspended until further
notice - see contact information below. The U.S. Embassy is
not able to support evacuation from eastern Chad. All
Americans affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts in
eastern Chad must have an evacuation plan developed with the
UN which has aircraft and other logistical support. The
Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Chad be
prepared to implement their personal evacuation or safe haven
plans on short notice should the situation warrant, and
exercise extreme caution. Americans in Chad should closely
monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at
http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov.
4. U.S. citizens affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts
in eastern Chad are strongly urged to coordinate travel plans
with UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) security
officers in Abeche and N'Djamena, and to follow UNHCR guidance
regarding safety and security. The government of Chad
requires all individuals traveling to or residing in refugee-
affected areas in eastern Chad to obtain permits issued by the
Ministry of Territorial Administration in N'Djamena, and to
register in Abeche upon arrival in eastern Chad. American
citizens who intend to enter Sudan from Chad despite the
Department's Travel Warnings for both countries must obtain
the appropriate visas and permits in advance of entry into
Sudan. Further information is available in the Department's
Travel Warning for Sudan at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/t w_934.html.
5. American citizens traveling to or resident in Chad should
register with the U.S. Embassy by completing a registration
form online at https://travelregistration.state.gov and
provide contact information and specific travel data if
traveling outside the capital. Registration enables the
Embassy to contact American citizens in case of emergency and
provide updates on the security situation. The U.S. Embassy
is located in N'Djamena on Avenue Felix Ebou; mailing address
B.P. 413, telephone (including after hours): (235) 251-70-09;
alternate numbers 251-62-11, 251-90-52, 251-92-33, 251-77-59,
251-92-18; fax (235) 251-56-54; website:
http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov.
6. For additional information, consult the Department of
State's latest Country Specific Information for Chad at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/ cis_1086.html and
the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.gov, or call 1-
STATE 00121386 002 OF 002
888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or 1-
202-501-4444 from overseas.
7. Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CH
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD
1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of
traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not
affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel
to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border
area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes between
Government and rebel forces. American citizens residing in
Chad should exercise extreme caution throughout the country.
This replaces the Travel Warning for Chad dated June 23, 2008
to note the possibility of increased rebel activity.
2. Armed rebel groups are active in the region and present
real dangers. Rebel activity tends to increase during the dry
season, which lasts from late September to July. The security
situation in general remains fluid and potentially dangerous.
The Chadian government is unable to guarantee the safety of
visitors in most parts of the country. If rebels approach the
capital, N?djamena, the U.S. Embassy may on short notice
decide to evacuate non-emergency personnel and family members
of Embassy personnel to Cameroon, as was done in June 2008.
Family members of Embassy personnel under the age of 21 are
not authorized to reside in Chad. Commercial flights continue
to operate from N?Djamena International Airport, but flights
are subject to change when rebel activity intensifies.
3. Limited American citizen services are available at the
Embassy, but visa services remain suspended until further
notice - see contact information below. The U.S. Embassy is
not able to support evacuation from eastern Chad. All
Americans affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts in
eastern Chad must have an evacuation plan developed with the
UN which has aircraft and other logistical support. The
Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Chad be
prepared to implement their personal evacuation or safe haven
plans on short notice should the situation warrant, and
exercise extreme caution. Americans in Chad should closely
monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at
http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov.
4. U.S. citizens affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts
in eastern Chad are strongly urged to coordinate travel plans
with UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) security
officers in Abeche and N'Djamena, and to follow UNHCR guidance
regarding safety and security. The government of Chad
requires all individuals traveling to or residing in refugee-
affected areas in eastern Chad to obtain permits issued by the
Ministry of Territorial Administration in N'Djamena, and to
register in Abeche upon arrival in eastern Chad. American
citizens who intend to enter Sudan from Chad despite the
Department's Travel Warnings for both countries must obtain
the appropriate visas and permits in advance of entry into
Sudan. Further information is available in the Department's
Travel Warning for Sudan at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/t w_934.html.
5. American citizens traveling to or resident in Chad should
register with the U.S. Embassy by completing a registration
form online at https://travelregistration.state.gov and
provide contact information and specific travel data if
traveling outside the capital. Registration enables the
Embassy to contact American citizens in case of emergency and
provide updates on the security situation. The U.S. Embassy
is located in N'Djamena on Avenue Felix Ebou; mailing address
B.P. 413, telephone (including after hours): (235) 251-70-09;
alternate numbers 251-62-11, 251-90-52, 251-92-33, 251-77-59,
251-92-18; fax (235) 251-56-54; website:
http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov.
6. For additional information, consult the Department of
State's latest Country Specific Information for Chad at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/ cis_1086.html and
the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.gov, or call 1-
STATE 00121386 002 OF 002
888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or 1-
202-501-4444 from overseas.
7. Minimize considered.
RICE