Warden Message April 01

US Embassy Ndjamena

April 1, 2008

One April 1, 2008, the Prime Minister summoned the diplomatic corps to issue a statement demanding that the Sudanese stop its aggression into Chad.  The government of Chad was particularly concerned about reports of an attack in Ade, 68 kilometers from the Chad/Sudan border.  All Americans in Chad should be prepared to implement their personal evacuation plans on short notice and are reminded that the U.S. Embassy can not guarantee the same options and level of evacuation assistance that existed in February should the situation again deteriorate.

Separately, the Department issued its revised Country Specific Information for Chad to update sections on Country Description, and Medical Facilities and Health Information.

American citizens outside the country are advised not to travel to Chad, in accordance with the latest Travel Warning for Chad.  American citizens are strongly encouraged to register at the Embassy’s consular section on Avenue Felix Eboue, or by Internet at https://travelregistration.state.gov.  Office hours for American citizens are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  If you have previously registered but have changed any contact information, please be sure to notify the Embassy promptly of any changes.  Visa services have been suspended until further notice, but American citizen services are available.  American citizens who decide to remain in Chad 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 United States apprised of their whereabouts.  Please encourage all Americans with whom you come in contact to register with the U.S. Embassy by completing a registration form online at https://travelregistration.state.gov and provide contact information and specific travel data if traveling outside the capital.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning for Chad and Country Specific Information for Chad 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 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays)

The U.S. Embassy in Chad can be reached at; 251-6211; 251-9052 or 251-9233; the after hours emergency number is (235) 251-7009.  The Consular Officer’s cellular phone number is (235) 652-2416.  In the event that telecommunications in Chad become inoperable an Officer may be reached through the Cameroonian number:  (237) 941-5-7608.  The Embassy’s web site, which includes consular information and the most recent messages to the American community in Chad is http://ndjamena.usembassy.gov/.