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Guinea
Travel Warning
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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