Warden Security Messages
May 9, 2008
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to a statement issued by the Government of Sudan which notes that armed rebels are moving from the Sudan-Chad border region towards the capital of Khartoum. The Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan.
On Thursday, May 8, the Government of Sudan issued a statement noting that armed rebels were moving from the Sudan-Chad border region towards the capital of Khartoum. The Sudanese government also announced the deployment of additional security forces throughout the capital and the surrounding region in response to those activities. American citizens who choose to travel to Sudan despite the existing Travel Warning, and those currently in Sudan, should review their security posture and take appropriate precautions. Additionally, American citizens already in Sudan should monitor news reports and keep sufficient provisions on hand to sustain themselves for several days should the need arise.
U.S. citizens are reminded that the Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan, particularly in the Darfur area, where violence between government forces and various armed militias continues. Americans and other westerners have been victims of carjacking and armed robbery while traveling in Sudan. Land travel at night should be avoided.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Sudan despite the existing Travel Warning 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, 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.