TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA

UNCLAS STATE 102086 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC GV SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA ¶1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Guinea due to continuing civil unrest and the unpredictable nature of the current security situation. U.S. citizens are advised that the Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea. ¶2. The U.S. Embassy in Guinea will be open for emergency American Citizens Services only. Citizens should be aware that depending on the security situation, the Embassy may be forced to suspend operations without advance notice. The international airport in Conakry is currently operating normally, however, flights may be suspended if the current security situation worsens. Land borders are also open at this time, but may close without warning. U.S. citizens who remain in Guinea despite this Travel Warning are urged to stay in their homes until the security situation returns to normal, to closely monitor media reports, and to follow all official instructions. U.S. citizens who must leave their homes for any reason are urged to exercise extreme caution, be particularly alert to their surroundings, and to avoid crowds, demonstrations, or any other form of public gathering. Visitors to Guinea should be familiar with their hotel evacuation plans, policies, or procedures. ¶3. U.S. citizens in Guinea should carry their travel documents (i.e., passport, birth certificate, picture ID?s, etc.) with them at all times. Additionally, U.S. citizens in the area are reminded to stay in contact with friends and family in the United States to keep them apprised of their current welfare and whereabouts. ¶4. All U.S. citizens traveling in or remaining in Guinea despite this Travel Warning are urged to register with the Department of State through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ . By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Department of State or the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea. You can call the Embassy switchboard at 65-10- 4000, or reach the consular section directly by calling 67-10-4444. For after-hours emergencies, please call 67- 10-4311. ¶5. Updated information on travel and security in Guinea may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada or, for callers outside of the United States and Canada, on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For further information, please consult the Country Specific Information for Guinea and the Worldwide Caution, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. ¶6. Minimize considered. CLINTON