Security and Travel

Warden Message—Demonstrations Likely Following International Criminal Court Announcement

February 27, 2007

Local political organizations have publicized plans to stage demonstrations and mobilize campaigns to protest the February 27 announcement by the International Criminal Court of an initial list of suspects accused of war crimes in Darfur.  Demonstrations are likely to take place in the days following this announcement.  Although the U.S. Embassy has no specific details concerning when and where these gatherings might occur, the Embassy advises American citizens to exercise prudence and avoid crowds or large gatherings.   In the past, some demonstrations have become violent. 

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.