Warden Security Message
May 1, 2008
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to a significant increase in armed robberies in Juba, Southern Sudan. With few exceptions, these incidents have targeted expatriates and have occurred between the hours of 1am - 4am. American citizens living or traveling in Sudan, particularly in Juba, should limit early morning travel, review their security posture, and take prudent steps to ensure their personal safety.
We note that the Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan. Citizens living or traveling in Sudan despite the Travel Warning 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 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.