Warden Message

February 1, 2008

The U.S. Embassy would like to inform American citizens TO STAY HOME until further notice.  Chadian military and paramilitary units have been moving around the city.  Tanks have blocked off the roads leading to the Presidential Palace.  

For American citizens wishing to leave the country, the international airport in N’Djamena is currently open and commercial flights are operating.  The security situation is dynamic, and the status of roads and the airport are subject to change without warning.      

American citizens should closely monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy’s website.  American citizens in Chad are urged to keep family and friends in the U.S. apprised of their whereabouts.  

American citizens are urged to register with the Embassy at http://usembassy.state.gov/ndjamena   For updated information on travel and security in the region, go to http://travel.state.gov.  The U.S. Embassy is located in N’Djamena on Avenue Felix Eboue: mailing address is B.P. 413, tel: 251-7009.  For emergencies after regular hours or on holidays, please call the Marine guard at 251-4299.