Warden Message

Demonstrations planned for Wednesday, September 13

September 13, 2006

Embassy of the United States of America
Consular Section
Sharia Ali Abdul Latif
Khartoum, Sudan
Tel: 249-183-774701/2/3 outside Sudan
Tel: 0183-774-701/2/3 inside Sudan
Tel: 0183-774-705 inside Sudan (after hours emergencies)
e-mail: KhartoumConsular_DL@state.gov

The United States Embassy advises American citizens in Khartoum of
demonstrations planned for Wednesday, September 13, in response to
recent fuel and commodity price increases. These demonstrations, like
those on previous Wednesdays, are organized by opposition political
parties, and may not be authorized by the Government. In addition,
Government-authorized demonstrations against the deployment of United
Nations forces in Darfur are also likely over the next week. As a
reminder, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens
should avoid Central Khartoum when possible, and especially sites where
large crowds are likely to congregate, including Martyr's Square (Al
Shadid Square), the Presidential Palace, and the University of Khartoum.
Protesters may also target United Nations facilities, foreign embassies,
and other Western interests.

The United States Embassy also reminds American citizens of continued
terrorist threats to U.S. and Western interests. As noted in current
and previous Travel Warnings for Sudan, the U.S. Government has received
indications of terrorist threats aimed at American and Western interests
in Sudan. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings,
or kidnappings. U.S. citizens should be aware of the risk of
indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets in public places, which
include tourist sites and locations where Westerners are known to
congregate, and commercial operations associated with U.S. or Western
interests. As physical security remains high at official facilities,
terrorists may turn towards softer targets, such as residential
compounds.

Americans living or traveling in Sudan are encouraged to take prudent
steps to ensure personal safety. Remain aware of your surroundings,
maintain a low profile, carry personal identification, and avoid large
crowds or demonstrations. Americans can register with the U.S. Embassy
in Khartoum through the State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov to obtain updated information on
travel and security within Sudan. Americans without Internet access may
register directly with the Embassy by calling 0183-774-701/2/3 from 9:00
am to 4:30 pm Sunday through Thursday. Registration in person is not
required.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor
the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public
Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also
be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).