Warden Security Message
March 19, 2008
This Warden Message is to alert American citizens to the possibility of demonstrations in El Fasher on Thursday, March 20, 2008 against the re-publication of Danish cartoons deemed by some to be offensive to Muslims and Islam . A religious gathering at the old stadium near the market is scheduled for 1600 hrs on Thursday and local religious leaders are expected to denounce the cartoons. The possibility of protests against these cartoons remains in the future. Americans are advised to avoid unecessary movements in areas close to the market, continue to be alert to the formation of large crowds, and are encouraged to steer clear of such crowds and demonstrations.
All citizens living or traveling in Sudan are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the Department of State's website, http://travel.state.gov/, to 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 call between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or email:KhartoumConsular_DL@state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, please call
0-183-774-700 and ask to be connected to the duty officer.