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Warden Message: Security Alert for Colombo, Sri Lanka
Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Sri Lanka
14 Nov 2006

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The following was released November 14, 2006 by U.S. Embassy Colombo:

Embassy Colombo would like to make Americans aware of the heightened possibility for terrorist attacks in Colombo leading up to the November 26 LTTE Heroes Day speech. The LTTE has a history of conducting attacks against Sri Lankan officials and institutions in Colombo. The Embassy advises Americans to be on alert when visiting government facilities and high-profile venues. Americans should continue to avoid military installations, military convoys traveling on the roads, and where possible, government buildings, as they have in the past been targets for LTTE violence. Traffic disruptions are also likely during this period as Sri Lankan security forces increase their security checks. Americans are again reminded to cooperate fully with Sri Lankan security forces as they implement increased security measures.

Americans living or traveling in Sri Lanka are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is located at 210 Galle Road. The telephone number is 249-8500. The number for after-hours emergencies is 249-8888. The fax number is 249-8500. The Consulate's e-mail address is colomboacs@state.gov and its internet web page is http://srilanka.usembassy.gov. U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State's latest consular information sheet for Sri Lanka, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, available at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, 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).