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09STATE75950
2009-07-21 17:00:00
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Secretary of State
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TRAVEL ALERT: GABON

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AF GB
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: GABON

UNCLAS STATE 075950

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AF GB
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: GABON


1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of
travel to Gabon during the upcoming presidential elections
following the death of Gabonese President El-Hadj Omar Bongo
Ondimba. The official election campaign period begins on
August 16. The elections are scheduled for August 30. This
Travel Alert expires on September 15, 2009.


2. While the U.S. Embassy in Libreville expects the
presidential election to develop peacefully and in an orderly
fashion, American citizens should be aware that even peaceful
gatherings and demonstrations can turn unexpectedly violent.
Significant traffic congestion, shortages in hotel lodgings,
and large crowds throughout the country, particularly in
Libreville, are likely to inconvenience travelers.



3. U.S. citizens in Gabon should remain aware of their
surroundings, monitor their own security situations at all
times, and avoid large public gatherings, protests, and
demonstrations. U.S. citizens are encouraged to report unusual
events or activities to the U.S. Embassy.


4. Updated information on travel and security in Gabon may be
obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll-free within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling a regular
toll line, 1-202-501-4444, from other countries. Additional
details can be found in the Department of State's Country
Specific Information for Gabon and the Worldwide Caution, which
are available on the Department's Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov.


5. The Embassy is located in Centre Ville on the Boulevard du
Bord de Mer, and may be reached at (241)-76-20-03/04 during
business hours. In case of emergency, a 24-hour duty officer
may be reached after hours at (241) 07-38-01-71.


6. Minimize considered.
CLINTON