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Western
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.
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.
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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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Haben Sie eine sichere
Reise!
Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro!
Ayez un voyage sűr!
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