Warden Security Messages
Warden Message—Security Advisory for Malakal and Surrounding Area
November 30, 2006
he United States Embassy in Khartoum advises all American citizens in Upper Nile State to limit their movements and exercise extreme caution if travel in the area is essential. There has been fighting between a variety of armed forces in and around the town of Malakal. Although the fighting has subsided, the situation remains volatile. The UN has evacuated its personnel and those of international nongovernmental organizations from the area.
Americans living or traveling in Malakal and the surrounding area are encouraged to take prudent steps to ensure personal safety.
Americans living or traveling in Sudan are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website, http://travelregistration.state.gov, to obtain updated information on travel and security within Sudan. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the United States Embassy in Khartoum. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum; tel. (249-183) 774-701/2/3 (outside Sudan); tel. (0183) 774-701/2/3 inside Sudan. Americans may call between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For after-hours emergencies, please call 249-183-774-705 and leave a message for the Consular Duty Officer.