Warden Message June 14

Warden Message

US Embassy Ndjamena

June 14, 2008

The US Embassy alerts the American Community to the following information:

Mobilization and movement of Chadian military forces and armed rebels has been observed in eastern Chad over the last few days, particularly in the area of Goz Beida. As noted in the Travel Warning for Chad, there continues to be a potential for further clashes between rebel movements and government forces in eastern and southeastern Chad for the foreseeable future. Americans should review their personal emergency action plans and be prepared to implement them if the need arises. Americans are reminded that the U.S. Embassy may not be able to provide the same options and level of evacuation assistance that existed in February, should the situation deteriorate to that degree.

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; (235) 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. 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/.