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Warden Message: East Africa Terror Threat
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Uganda
29 Jul 2008

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U.S. Embassy Kampala issued the following Warden Message on July 29:

This warden message is being issued to remind American citizens of the continuing potential for terrorist actions against U.S. facilities, personnel and interests in East Africa, particularly along the East African coast. It also alerts Americans of the approaching ten-year anniversary of the Tanzania and Kenya Embassy bombings on August 7th, 1998.

A 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, beach resorts, prominent public places, and landmarks. Americans in remote areas or border regions where military or police authority is limited or non-existent could also become targets.

The U.S. Embassy reminds American citizens to invest in their own personal security, to vary routes and times, and to be conscious always of their surroundings.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala at (256) (0) (414) 306 001 or (256) (0) (414) 259 791. In the case of an emergency outside business hours, or during any suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the embassy duty officer at the same numbers.

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) (0) (414) 306 001 or (256) (0) (414) 259 791, fax (256) (0) (414) 258 451, email: KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov, and travel registration website: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.

For the latest security information, Americans living or traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs internet website at: http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and Country Specific Information 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. and Canada, or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. Federal Holidays).