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09STATE107790
2009-10-17 18:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 107790
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC GV
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING: GUINEA
UNCLAS STATE 107790
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 as the political situation there remains
highly volatile, and urges all Americans still in Guinea
to depart the country. Although Guinea has been
relatively calm since October 5, 2009, the potential for
violence remains high. U.S. citizens are advised that
the Embassy further reduced the number of remaining
personnel, after non-emergency U.S. staff and all
dependents of U.S. employees left Guinea.
2. The U.S. Embassy in Guinea remains closed until
further notice. The Embassy's consular section will,
however, continue to provide emergency services for U.S.
citizens. Nevertheless, citizens should be aware that
the Embassy may be forced to suspend operations entirely,
including emergency services, without advance notice due
to an ongoing security situation. The international
airport in Conakry is operating normally at this time,
but flights may be suspended if the current security
situation worsens. Land borders are also open, 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, to 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 to 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 +224-65-
10-4000, or reach the consular section directly by
calling +224-67-10-4444. For after-hours emergencies,
please call +224-67-10-4311.
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
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 as the political situation there remains
highly volatile, and urges all Americans still in Guinea
to depart the country. Although Guinea has been
relatively calm since October 5, 2009, the potential for
violence remains high. U.S. citizens are advised that
the Embassy further reduced the number of remaining
personnel, after non-emergency U.S. staff and all
dependents of U.S. employees left Guinea.
2. The U.S. Embassy in Guinea remains closed until
further notice. The Embassy's consular section will,
however, continue to provide emergency services for U.S.
citizens. Nevertheless, citizens should be aware that
the Embassy may be forced to suspend operations entirely,
including emergency services, without advance notice due
to an ongoing security situation. The international
airport in Conakry is operating normally at this time,
but flights may be suspended if the current security
situation worsens. Land borders are also open, 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, to 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 to 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 +224-65-
10-4000, or reach the consular section directly by
calling +224-67-10-4444. For after-hours emergencies,
please call +224-67-10-4311.
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