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Warden Message: Libya Anticipates al-Megrahi Demonstrations August 20-21
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Middle East / N. Africa - Libya
20 Aug 2009

U.S. Embassy Tripoli issued the following Warden Message on August 20:

This warden message alerts U.S. citizens to avoid demonstrations and large crowds on August 20 and 21, and to maintain vigilance in daily activities.

It is possible that gatherings related to the August 20 release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset Ali Mohamed al-Megrahi from Scottish prison and his subsequent return to Libya will occur in Tripoli on Thursday and Friday, August 20 and 21. Reliable reports also indicate that a large Youth Rally is planned for Algiers Square and Green Square in downtown Tripoli the evening of August 20. All American citizens are advised to postpone non-essential travel near downtown Tripoli the evening of August 20, and to avoid other demonstrations and large crowds August 20-21.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in Serraj neighborhood on the connection road with Krimia neighborhood. The Chinese Ambassador’s residence is on the same road. Our phone numbers are (091) 379-4560 during business hours or (091) 366-2696 (which is also the after-hours number for emergencies involving American citizens).

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website (http://Libya.usembassy.gov) and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website (www.travel.state.gov), where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review “A Safe Trip Abroad,” found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information. The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the United States and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.

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