2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
February 10, 2007
This warden message is being issued to update the message issued earlier today, February 10th. President Conte's choice for a new Prime Minister has been met with widespread disapproval from the unions, civil society, and the general population. Protests today have affected all areas of Guinea, including most regional capitols. In Conakry, tire burning, rock throwing, and other protests have led to looting. Protesters have also targeted local government offices and houses belonging to government officials. At least nine deaths have been reported in Conakry and the interior.
Embassy employees are currently on stand-fast and remaining at their residences until further notice. American citizens are urged to do the same. The security situation is volatile -- most stores are closed and public transport is unavailable. Airlines serving Conakry, including Air France, SN Brussels and Air Ivoire, cancelled today's flights due to the impassibility of the roads leading to and from the airport.
The Embassy is not aware of any American citizens specifically targeted by the demonstrators, but extreme caution is necessary, since crowds have reportedly thrown rocks or tried to stop any vehicle passing by.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov <http://travel.state.gov/> where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers outside the United States 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).
Americans in Guinea are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site, travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Guinea. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea; telephone +224-30-42-08-62 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov.