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East Timor
Travel Warning
The U.S. Department
of State issued the following Travel Warning on September 13, 2007:
This Travel Warning is being updated to inform Americans of heightened
security concerns in East Timor and to warn American citizens to defer
travel to East Timor at this time. Americans currently in East Timor should
evaluate carefully their safety and security in light of this Travel
Warning.
The Department of State advises Americans of heightened security concerns in
East Timor in light of the current International Stabilization Force (ISF)
operations in and around the town of Same, where forces have surrounded
dissident military leader Alfredo Reinado. Americans are advised against
travel to Same or adjacent areas, and to exercise caution in the western
districts. ISF and UN Police (UNPOL) forces have recommended the evacuation
of foreign nationals from Same. In a separate incident, the recent deaths of
two Timorese citizens during an ISF intervention in Dili have contributed to
the volatile security situation.
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On February
27, the Government of Indonesia temporarily closed its border with
East Timor. The Government of Australia similarly has advised its
citizens against travel to East Timor at this time and warns that
Australians and Australian interests may be specifically targeted.
Attackers could indiscriminately target foreigners, including
Americans. The Australian travel advice can be viewed at
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/East_Timor
After the collapse of civil order in April and May 2006,
international troops and police arrived. The security situation
improved, but serious security concerns remain:
Indiscriminate communal violence continues throughout the country.
Gang-related violence occurs daily in Dili, and Americans risk
intentional or inadvertent injury. Stone-throwing attacks on
vehicles are frequent, and have affected American citizens on
several occasions.
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Several areas of
Dili have become sites of chronic security incidents, particularly
the areas around the camps for internally displaced people (IDPs).
Americans are advised to avoid these areas and check with the U.S.
Embassy regarding other areas of concern.
A rice shortage has caused tensions and increased civil unrest.
Americans are advised to avoid crowds and areas near food
warehouses.
More public demonstrations are possible in the coming weeks as
campaigning for April 9 national elections gets underway.
Sexual assaults against foreign nationals have occurred and may
increase in the current environment. Female travelers are advised to
exercise particular caution and to avoid travel alone on foot or in
taxis, especially at night and in unfamiliar or isolated areas.
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Criminals
continue to operate illegal checkpoints in some areas of Dili,
frequently stopping taxis and minibuses in order to extort money
from drivers and passengers; in some cases East Timorese are
identified for more violent targeting. American citizens are advised
against using taxis or minibuses for transportation.
The international airport
in Dili continues to operate normally, but Americans who travel to
East Timor despite this Travel Warning should check the status of
flights and security in the area prior to commencing travel.
U.S. citizens in East Timor should exercise extreme caution and
maintain a high level of security awareness while moving about in
Dili; be alert to the potential for violence; and avoid
demonstrations, large gatherings, and areas where disturbances have
occurred. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and escalate into violence.
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Americans
in East Timor should immediately register at the Embassy and obtain
all recent messages sent to the American community in East Timor.
The U.S. Embassy in Dili can be reached at 670 332-4684 between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time or the duty officer outside
business hours at 670-723-0949. The U.S. Embassy is located on
Avenida de Portugal in the Pantai Kelapa area. U.S. citizens living
in or traveling to East Timor can also register through the State
Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular
Affairs Internet web site at
http://travel.state.gov,
where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and
Travel Warnings can be found. Travelers should also
consult the Department of State's latest Consular information Sheet
for East Timor. Up-to-date information on security can also be
obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada.
Callers outside of the U.S. and Canada may call 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 on U.S.
federal holidays).
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