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Uganda
Travel Warning
U.S. Embassy Kampala
issued the following Warden Message on
October 31, 2006:
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala wishes to alert American citizens living and
traveling in western Uganda to reports of movements of members of the Allied
Democratic Forces (ADF) in the region. On September 27 and 28, 2006, the
Ugandan Peoples Defense Forces intercepted two small groups of suspected ADF
members, and engaged the ADF in two separate gun battles. Reportedly, six
ADF fighters were killed in these incidents. The ADF, which is listed as a
terrorist organization by the U.S. Government, had previously carried out
attacks within Uganda in the late 1990s.
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Reports
indicate that members of the ADF are believed to be operating in
Kibaale, Hoima, Kyenjojo, Kabarole, and Bundibugyo Districts.
American citizens residing or traveling in these districts are
advised to exercise caution, avoid travel at night and to remote
areas, and to check with local Ugandan security officials regarding
any possible ADF movements in the immediate area prior to
traveling. The U.S. Peace Corps reassigned one of its volunteers
from a site in Kibaale District to another site within the district
due to the ADF presence.
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala also wishes to advise American citizens
living and traveling in northern Uganda of the continued threat
posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Peace negotiations
between the LRA and the Government of Uganda are ongoing. However,
recent attacks on civilian vehicles near the southern Sudanese city
of Juba demonstrate that the security situation remains fluid.
American citizens residing or traveling in northern Uganda are
advised to exercise caution, particularly if crossing the border
into Sudan. Be aware that attacks may occur without warning and
that isolated elements of the LRA are still believed to be present
in northern Uganda.
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In addition, American citizens traveling to Sudan should take note
of new travel restrictions announced by the Government of Sudan on
October 1, 2006. The Government of Sudan has stated that movements
of all U.S. citizens visiting Sudan will be restricted to a 25-mile
radius of the Republican Palace in Central Khartoum. The Government
of Sudan also announced that for national security reasons members
of international organizations and diplomats can be subject to
random searches, including body searches and searches of personal
effects. American citizens considering travel to Sudan should review
the latest Travel Warning for Sudan at
http://travel.state.gov.
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American citizens
with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S.
Embassy in Kampala at (256) (41) 259 791, ext. 6478. In the case of an
emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services
American citizens may reach the embassy duty officer by calling (256) (41)
259 791.
American citizens are advised to register and update their contact
information with the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. The U.S. Embassy is located
at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. The phone number is (256) (41) 259 791, fax (256)
(41) 258 451, and email:
KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad
should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs
internet website at
http://travel.state.gov, where the current
Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings 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 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. Federal
Holidays.)
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