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08STATE64809
2008-06-16 23:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 064809
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - CHAD
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 064809
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - CHAD
1. This Travel Warning is being updated to reflect the
resumption of rebel activity in Chad and to inform
American citizens that the U.S. Embassy in N'Djamena
temporarily relocated some personnel to Cameroon on June
16. The Department of State urges American citizens to
defer travel to Chad and that American citizens in Chad
consider departing. This supersedes the Travel Warning
for Chad dated April 30, 2008.
2. American citizens should defer all travel to Chad due
to the unstable security situation throughout the
country. Rebel groups resumed activity in eastern Chad
in mid-June and may attempt a renewed assault on the
capital city of N'Djamena. On June 16, the U.S. Embassy
in N'Djamena temporarily relocated non-emergency
personnel and dependents to Cameroon. American citizens
in Chad should consider departing at this time.
Commercial flights continue to operate from N'Djamena
International Airport, but flights are subject to
cancellation if rebel activity intensifies. The security
situation remains fluid and potentially dangerous.
3. Limited American citizen services are available at
the Embassy, but visa services are suspended until
further notice - see contact information below.
4. U.S. citizens in Chad, particularly those outside
N'Djamena, should be aware that the U.S. Embassy cannot
guarantee that the same options and level of evacuation
assistance that existed in February 2008 will be
available should the situation again deteriorate. The
Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizens be
prepared to implement their personal evacuation or safe
haven plans.
5. The State Department advises American citizens not
affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts to avoid
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. 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. Americans in Chad should closely
monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at
(http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov).
6. 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.
7. 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/ tw_934.html).
8. 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
STATE 00064809 002 OF 002
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).
9. 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.htm
l) and the Worldwide Caution at (http://travel.state.gov)
, or call 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and
Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas.
10. Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - CHAD
1. This Travel Warning is being updated to reflect the
resumption of rebel activity in Chad and to inform
American citizens that the U.S. Embassy in N'Djamena
temporarily relocated some personnel to Cameroon on June
16. The Department of State urges American citizens to
defer travel to Chad and that American citizens in Chad
consider departing. This supersedes the Travel Warning
for Chad dated April 30, 2008.
2. American citizens should defer all travel to Chad due
to the unstable security situation throughout the
country. Rebel groups resumed activity in eastern Chad
in mid-June and may attempt a renewed assault on the
capital city of N'Djamena. On June 16, the U.S. Embassy
in N'Djamena temporarily relocated non-emergency
personnel and dependents to Cameroon. American citizens
in Chad should consider departing at this time.
Commercial flights continue to operate from N'Djamena
International Airport, but flights are subject to
cancellation if rebel activity intensifies. The security
situation remains fluid and potentially dangerous.
3. Limited American citizen services are available at
the Embassy, but visa services are suspended until
further notice - see contact information below.
4. U.S. citizens in Chad, particularly those outside
N'Djamena, should be aware that the U.S. Embassy cannot
guarantee that the same options and level of evacuation
assistance that existed in February 2008 will be
available should the situation again deteriorate. The
Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizens be
prepared to implement their personal evacuation or safe
haven plans.
5. The State Department advises American citizens not
affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts to avoid
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. 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. Americans in Chad should closely
monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at
(http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov).
6. 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.
7. 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/ tw_934.html).
8. 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
STATE 00064809 002 OF 002
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).
9. 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.htm
l) and the Worldwide Caution at (http://travel.state.gov)
, or call 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and
Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas.
10. Minimize considered.
RICE