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09STATE56533
2009-06-02 16:02:00
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Secretary of State
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 056533
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - CHAD
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 056533
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
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, recent clashes between Chadian government and
rebel forces, and current political tension between Chad
and Sudan. The U.S. Embassy in Chad has prohibited
official government travel to eastern Chad without
express authorization. American citizens residing in
Chad should exercise extreme caution throughout the
country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Chad dated
November 14, 2008 to note the political tension between
Chad and Sudan and the embassy's restrictions on travel
to eastern Chad.
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. Government troops pushed back rebel groups
entering Chad from Sudan on May 7, and subsequently
attacked rebel positions inside Sudan, which exacerbated
tensions between Chad and Sudan. Chadian rebels continue
to operate out of Sudan.
3. The security situation remains fluid and potentially
dangerous. The government of Chad 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, 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.
4. 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 United Nations
mission, 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
STATE 00056533 002 OF 002
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 emergencies): (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. Travelers may
obtain up-to-date information on security conditions
by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or
outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC CD
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, recent clashes between Chadian government and
rebel forces, and current political tension between Chad
and Sudan. The U.S. Embassy in Chad has prohibited
official government travel to eastern Chad without
express authorization. American citizens residing in
Chad should exercise extreme caution throughout the
country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Chad dated
November 14, 2008 to note the political tension between
Chad and Sudan and the embassy's restrictions on travel
to eastern Chad.
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. Government troops pushed back rebel groups
entering Chad from Sudan on May 7, and subsequently
attacked rebel positions inside Sudan, which exacerbated
tensions between Chad and Sudan. Chadian rebels continue
to operate out of Sudan.
3. The security situation remains fluid and potentially
dangerous. The government of Chad 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, 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.
4. 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 United Nations
mission, 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
STATE 00056533 002 OF 002
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 emergencies): (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. Travelers may
obtain up-to-date information on security conditions
by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or
outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON