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09STATE90062
2009-08-28 17:44:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 090062
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC GB
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: GABON
UNCLAS STATE 090062
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC GB
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: GABON
1. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens
to the risks of travel to Gabon during the upcoming
presidential election following the death of Gabonese
President El-Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba. The official
election campaign period began on August 16. The
elections are scheduled for August 30. This Travel
Alert expires on September 15, 2009.
2. The U.S. Embassy has received information
confirming that the Government of Gabon intends to
close all borders on Sunday, August 30, 2009. This
will interrupt travelers entering or exiting the
country via land, sea, and air. The borders are
expected to reopen on Monday, August 31. U.S.
citizens should monitor the situation for any
additional details on interruptions to travel that may
occur during the coming week.
3. 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
congestions, shortages in hotel lodgings, and large
crowds throughout the country, particularly in
Libreville, are likely to inconvenience travelers.
4. U.S. citizens in Gabon should remain aware of their
surroundings, monitor and assess 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.
5. 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 Consular
Information Sheet for Gabon and the Worldwide Caution,
which are available on the Department's Internet
website at http://travel.state.gov.
6. 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.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC GB
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: GABON
1. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens
to the risks of travel to Gabon during the upcoming
presidential election following the death of Gabonese
President El-Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba. The official
election campaign period began on August 16. The
elections are scheduled for August 30. This Travel
Alert expires on September 15, 2009.
2. The U.S. Embassy has received information
confirming that the Government of Gabon intends to
close all borders on Sunday, August 30, 2009. This
will interrupt travelers entering or exiting the
country via land, sea, and air. The borders are
expected to reopen on Monday, August 31. U.S.
citizens should monitor the situation for any
additional details on interruptions to travel that may
occur during the coming week.
3. 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
congestions, shortages in hotel lodgings, and large
crowds throughout the country, particularly in
Libreville, are likely to inconvenience travelers.
4. U.S. citizens in Gabon should remain aware of their
surroundings, monitor and assess 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.
5. 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 Consular
Information Sheet for Gabon and the Worldwide Caution,
which are available on the Department's Internet
website at http://travel.state.gov.
6. 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.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON