Warden Security Messages
New Travel Restrictions on U.S. Citizens Visiting Sudan
October 1, 2006Embassy of the United States of America
Consular Section
Sharia Ali Abdul Latif
Khartoum, Sudan
Tel: 249-183-774701/2/3 (outside Sudan)
Tel: 0183-774-701/2/3 (inside Sudan)
Tel: 0183-774-705 (inside Sudan; after hours emergencies only)
e-mail: KhartoumConsular_DL@state.gov
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the United States Embassy
in Khartoum that the movements of all United States citizens visiting
Sudan will be limited to a 25 mile radius of the Republican Palace in
Khartoum. According to the Ministry, this restriction will apply even
if an endorsement limiting the bearer's travel does not appear on the
entry visa.
The Ministry has advised that these restrictions are effective
immediately. The Embassy does not know to what extent these
restrictions apply to Americans who already have travel permits for
areas outside of Khartoum, or who might be able to acquire travel
permits in the future.
The United States Embassy also reminds American citizens of continued
terrorist threats to U.S. and Western interests. As noted in current
and previous Travel Warnings for Sudan, the U.S. Government has received
indications of terrorist threats aimed at American and Western interests
in Sudan. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings,
or kidnappings. U.S. citizens should be aware of the risk of
indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets in public places, which
include tourist sites and locations where Westerners are known to
congregate, and commercial operations associated with U.S. or Western
interests. As physical security remains high at official facilities,
terrorists may turn towards softer targets, such as residential
compounds.
Americans living or traveling in Sudan are encouraged to take prudent
steps to ensure personal safety. Remain aware of your surroundings,
maintain a low profile, carry personal identification, and avoid large
crowds or demonstrations. Americans can register with the U.S. Embassy
in Khartoum through the State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov to obtain updated information on
travel and security within Sudan. Americans without Internet access may
register directly with the Embassy by calling 0183-774-701/2/3 from 9:00
am to 4:30 pm Sunday through Thursday. Registration in person is not
required.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor
the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public
Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also
be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).