This Public Announcement
is being issued on April
09, 2007 to update American citizens on the
security situation in Guinea. American citizens should
continue to be cautious with regard to travel to and in
Guinea, although the political climate is much improved.
Ordered Departure for family members of U.S. Government
employees has been canceled. This Public Announcement
supersedes the Travel Warning dated February 12, 2007, and
expires on July 5, 2007.
There has been no unrest
or street violence in Guinea since February 25, when the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) brokered
an agreement between the government of Guinea and the unions
that resulted in the suspension of the general strike that
had been underway since January 10. A state of siege
declared by President Conte on February 12 expired by its
terms February 23, when Guinea’s National Assembly refused
to renew it. On February 26, President Conte named a new
Prime Minister, Lansana Kouyate. On March 28, President
Conte approved a new government that has received widespread
public support.
Despite these
improvements, the situation in Guinea remains fragile.
Americans planning to visit Guinea should exercise caution,
and should check with the U.S. Embassy before traveling in
the interior of the country. The Department of State has
lifted ordered departure of U.S. Mission eligible family
members effective April 10. The U.S. Embassy is open at
full staff, and during normal business hours.
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Violent disturbances and
destruction have occurred throughout Guinea. Looting has been
widespread as protesters and vandals targeted government
buildings and property owned by government officials. While
foreigners, including Americans, are not specifically targeted,
they are increasingly targets of opportunity if caught in the
open. Local security forces are unable to guarantee the safety
of foreigners.
Because of the continued
instability, the Department of State has ordered the departure
of U.S. Mission eligible family members. American citizens are
strongly urged to defer all travel to Guinea until the situation
stabilizes; American citizens in Guinea are urged to depart.
The U.S. Embassy will remain open for emergency services with a
limited staff. The airport remains open at this time though
most airlines have cancelled international flights to Guinea.
Those who wish to depart Guinea should do so as flights become
available, and should contact the U.S. Embassy's Consular
section for further information and assistance.
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U.S. citizens who must
travel to Guinea despite this Travel Warning should regularly
monitor the Department's Internet web site at
http://travel.state.gov where
the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel
Warnings, and other 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 United States and Canada, or,
for callers outside the United States 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).
Americans living or
traveling in Guinea are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy,
where they may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Guinea. Security updates are e-mailed to all registered
Americans with an e-mail address. Registration is done online
and can be done in advance of travel at
https://travelregistration.state.gov.
Americans without Internet access may register directly with the
U.S. Embassy in Conakry. By registering, American citizens make
it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy is
located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de
Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry,
Guinea; telephone +224-30-42-08-62 through 68 or fax
+224-30-42-08-71; email
consularconakr@state.gov. The U.S.
embassy website is
http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.
The Embassy's workweek is Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The American
Citizens Services (ACS) unit is open to the public each Tuesday
and Friday, except for American and most local holidays.
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