2009 Warden Information
U.S. Embassy Conakry Warden Message
January 29, 2009
The U.S. Embassy has been informed that youth groups plan a demonstration and march for January 30, in support of the new government. According to one of the organizers of the demonstration/march, it is scheduled to begin at 0900 hrs. at the Palais du Peuple. From there, the organizers are proposing to march to the European Union and African Union delegations, and then to the United States Embassy. Due to the potential for disruptions in traffic flow and possible violent confrontations, we encourage all Americans to be particularly alert to their surroundings, and to be prepared for any eventuality.
As always, we remind American citizens that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence quickly. The Embassy, therefore, urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution in the vicinity of any protests, and to avoid crowds, political gatherings, and street demonstrations, even if they appear to be peaceful.
If you have questions or concerns about safety or related issues, you are encouraged to contact the Consular Section at the Embassy. During normal business hours--Monday through Thursday 07:30 to 16:30, Friday 07:30 to 13:30--please call 64-43-47-82. For after hours emergencies, please call 64-32-43-41. Inquiries or information transmitted by email to the consular section of the Embassy at ConsularConakr@state.gov will be read the morning of the next business day.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found.
The U.S. Embassy is located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, opposite the new RTG radio station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea. The U.S. Embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.