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Warden Message: Security Alert for Colombo, Sri Lanka
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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).
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Warden Message: Violence in Bishkek
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14 Nov 2006
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The following was released November 14, 2006 by U.S. Embassy Bishkek:
This Warden Message is being issued to warn of a string of violent attacks that have occurred in the southeastern micro districts of Bishkek over the past two days.
On Saturday November 11, 2006 between 0800 and 0130 November 12, three people were killed and two wounded in micro districts 6, 7 and 12. At this time a physical description of the perpetrator is not available. Two of the victims were old men and three victims were women ranging in age from 17-40. One person was discovered near the Orto-Say market. Another individual was found in a small forest in micro district 7. Three other individuals were found near apartment buildings in micro districts 6, 7 and 12.
The Embassy advises all individuals to increase their situational awareness when in these areas and review the following safety tips:
--Whenever possible, travel in pairs. If you must go out at night, advise a family member or other contact of your itinerary.
--Avoid walking at night in parks, alleys, low traffic areas and areas that are not well lit - including apartment stairwells and hallways.
--Always carry a charged cell phone.
--Keep your doors and windows locked.
U.S. citizens are urged to register and update their contact information through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek is located at 171 Prospect Mira, 720016 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The phone number is 996-312-551-241 and may be used after hours. Fax: 996-312-551-264, and website: http://bishkek.usembassy.gov.
Updated information on travel and security in the Kyrgyz Republic may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or from overseas, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for the Kyrgyz Republic at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_945.html and the Public Announcement for Central Asia at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2491.html, , the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement http://travel.state.gov/wwc1.html, and the travel publication "A Safe Trip Abroad" at http://travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html.