Warden Security Messages
Warden Message: Demonstrations following ICC announcement
U.S. Embassy Khartoum
March 4, 2009
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to demonstrations taking place in response to the issuance of an arrest warrant today by the International Criminal Court for the President of Sudan. Demonstrations have occurred at the US, EU, and British Embassies, and included incidents of rock throwing at the latter . US personnel have been advised to shelter in a secure location, stay off the road, and monitor the news and the US Embassy website for updates. Further demonstrations against the ICC have been planned for the coming days. US citizens are advised to avoid crowds and exercise extreme caution as demonstrations may occur at any time.
U.S. citizens traveling in Sudan despite the current Travel Warning should regularly monitor the US Embassy website for updates regarding the security situation in Sudan: http://sudan.usembassy.gov/. U.S. citizens should register their presence in Sudan with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the Department of State's website (http://travel.state.gov/) and obtain updated information regarding travel and security within Sudan. 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)774-700/1/2/3 (outside Sudan); tel (0183) 774-700/1/2/3 (inside Sudan). Americans may contact Embassy by phone or email KhartoumConsular@state.gov. For emergencies, please call the Embassy and ask to be connected to the duty officer.