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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Travel Warning

This Travel Warning was revised on march
30, 2006 to
update security information and remind American citizens of the potential
danger of travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This Travel Warning supersedes
that of August 1, 2005.
The Department of State warns U.S.
citizens that there are still risks from occasional localized political
violence, landmines, and unexploded ordnance in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Criminal activity has also been on the rise, particularly in urban areas,
with a marked increase in reports of residential break-ins, vehicle and
petty theft. There exists a substantial organized crime presence throughout
Bosnia and Herzegovina; however, violent confrontations between rival
criminal elements usually occur in larger cities and pose little direct
threat to Americans. In one suspected instance of a criminally-related act,
an explosive device was discovered on a public transit bus in Sarajevo in
December 2005. Travelers are warned to exercise additional vigilance in
urban areas to avoid being victimized during confrontational crime.
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The international community,
including American interests, continues to be the target of
occasional threats. Ongoing efforts to capture persons indicted for
war crimes may result in isolated local disruptions and protests.
Global events may also have an impact in some communities in Bosnia
and Herzegovina and lead to protests and demonstrations. In October
2005, a small group of individuals with extremist affiliations was
arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina on suspicion of planning
terrorist acts. The publication in Western Europe of cartoons deemed
offensive by some Muslims also motivated protests in Sarajevo in
February 2006. While these incidents did not result in injury or
loss of life, they are a source of concern.
U.S. government facilities worldwide
remain at a heightened state of alert, and may close temporarily or suspend
public services to review their security posture. The Embassy in Sarajevo
has closed in the past to review its security posture and may have to do so
again.
In those instances, the Embassy will make every effort to continue providing
emergency services to American citizens. Official U.S. government employees
and affiliated personnel under the Embassy’s authority are subject to
periodic travel restrictions when the security situation warrants it. These
restrictions are subject to change on short notice and Americans who visit
Bosnia-Herzegovina should contact the Embassy in Sarajevo for updated
security information.
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Although mine and
unexploded ordnance clearance continues, there are still areas that
international de-mining organizations consider unsafe. While urban
areas have been declared “mine-safe,” not all minefield locations
are known. The de-mining community recommends that people remain on
hard-packed surfaces and not approach abandoned and destroyed
buildings and orchards, as un-cleared mines still surround them.
Families traveling with children should be especially aware of this
danger and make sure the children do not stray from safe areas.
Official estimates of the number of landmines and other unexploded
ordnance vary, and travelers may wish to visit the web site of the
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center at
www.bhmac.org
for the most current information regarding landmines.
We recommend that U.S. citizens avoid
crowds and demonstrations, keep a low profile in dress and actions, and stay
alert for changes in the security situation. The U.S. Embassy may not be
able to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in areas where local
authorities will not cooperate with or protect U.S. government officials.
Americans visiting or residing in
Bosnia-Herzegovina are urged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or
Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov/, and to
obtain updated information on travel and security within Bosnia and
Herzegovina. Americans without Internet access may register directly with
the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and
Herzegovina is located at Alipasina 43, telephone (387)(33) 445-700: fax
(387)(33)221-837; Internet address
http://www.usembassy.ba.
On weekends, holidays, and after hours, an embassy duty officer can be
reached at telephone (387)(33) 445-700. If after dialing you receive a
recorded message, press ”0” and then ask for the duty officer.
U.S. travelers can also get
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 in
the U.S. or Canada, or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. U.S.
citizens should also consult the Department of State’s
Consular Information Sheet
for Bosnia and Herzegovina and
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
at http://travel.state.gov.
For Information on How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your
Employees, and Your Trips Abroad,
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