Security and Travel

Warden Message—Security Advisory for El Fasher and Surrounding Area

 

December 5, 2006

The United States Embassy in Khartoum advises all American citizens in and around El Fasher, in North Darfur State, to limit their movements and exercise extreme caution if travel in the area is essential.  There has been fighting among a variety of armed forces in and around the town and the situation remains volatile.  The UN has transferred some of its personnel and those of international nongovernmental organizations from the area, and the U.S. Embassy has done likewise. 

Americans living or traveling in El Fasher and the surrounding area in North Darfur are encouraged to take prudent steps to ensure personal safety.
 
All 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.