Warden Security Messages
Minimal US Embassy Staffing/ Departure of UN Dependents
U.S. Embassy Sudan
Warden Message
July 11, 2008
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens that the United Nations has ordered the departure of dependent family members from Sudan, and that the U.S. Embassy will operate with minimal staffing on July 14. U.S. citizens are reminded that the Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan. The U.S. Embassy may adjust future staffing and office hours depending on the security situation. The consular section will be open for emergency American Citizen Services only.
Media is speculating that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may announce judicial actions against senior officials of the Government of Sudan in the near future. The ICC is an independent institution, and the United States is not involved in the ICC legal process. The US Embassy is concerned, however, that if the ICC in fact announces actions, protests against the ICC and civil disturbances may occur.
Armed conflict between government forces and various armed militias continues and could potentially occur anywhere in Sudan. American citizens who choose to travel to Sudan despite the existing Travel Warning, and those who remain in Sudan, should review their security posture and take appropriate precautions. Additionally, American citizens already in Sudan should monitor news reports and keep sufficient provisions on hand to sustain themselves for several days should the need arise.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Sudan despite the existing Travel Warning should register their presence in Sudan with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the Department of State's website - http://travel.state.gov/ to obtain updated information regarding travel and security within Sudan. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of an emergency.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum; tel. (249-183)774-700/1/2/3 (outside Sudan); tel (0183) 774-700/1/2/3 (inside Sudan). Americans may call between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or email: KhartoumConsular_DL@state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, please call 0-183-774-700 and ask to be connected to the duty officer.