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East Africa
Travel Warning
This Travel Alert is being re-issued
on
May 05, 2006 to remind
Americans of the continuing potential for terrorist actions against U.S. citizens in East
Africa, particularly along the East African coast, and to note the increasing number of
incidents of maritime piracy near the Horn of Africa and the southern Red Sea near Yemen.
This supersedes the Public Announcement of November 18, 2005, and expires on November 4,
2006.
A small number of Al-Qaida operatives and other
extremists are believed to be operating in and around East Africa. Americans considering
travel to the region and those already there should review their plans carefully, remain
vigilant with regard to their personal security, and exercise caution. Terrorist actions
may include suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings or targeting maritime vessels.
Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at
official U.S. facilities has led terrorists to seek softer targets such as hotels and
beach resorts. In particular, terrorists may target civil aviation and seaports. Americans
in remote areas or border regions where military or police authority is limited or
non-existent could also become targets.
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Americans considering seaborne travel near the Horn
of Africa or in the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there have been
several dozen incidents of armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom at sea by
pirates in the past year. Additionally, a number of merchant vessels have been hijacked in
Somali territorial waters, but others have been hijacked as far as 200 nautical miles off
the coast of Somalia in international waters. In addition, unidentified assailants used
small arms and rocket-propelled grenades in a November 2005 attack on a cruise ship
carrying a substantial number of American citizens in international waters off Somalia.
Military action by U.S. and allied navies in several subsequent incidents resulted in the
capture or death of pirates threatening international commerce. No U.S. citizens were hurt
in these attacks; however, these incidents highlight the continuing danger of maritime
travel near the Horn of Africa and underscore the need for heightened security when
traversing these waters.
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The U.S. Government maritime authorities advise
mariners to avoid the Port of Mogadishu, and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the
coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of Africa or in the Red Sea
near Yemen, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in convoys, and maintain good
communications contact at all times.
Americans living or traveling in East Africa are
encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State
Department's travel registration website, <https://travelregistration.state.gov/>
. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate
to contact them in case of emergency.
U.S. citizens planning to travel to East Africa
should consult the Department of State's country-specific Public Announcements, Travel
Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and other
information, available at <http://travel.state.gov/>
. Up-to-date information on security conditions can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and for callers outside the U.S. and Canada a regular toll line
at 1-202-501-4444.
For
Information on How
to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your
Employees, and Your Trips Abroad,
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Haben Sie eine sichere
Reise!
Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro!
Ayez un voyage sűr!
Have a safe trip!
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