2008 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
May 27, 2008
At this time, late morning, Tuesday, May 27, there is a heightened level of uncertainty given recent activity within the military. For this reason the Embassy recommends that all American citizens remain in their homes and all travel within Conakry be deferred. The International School will close and all children will return home immediately.
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 - Mon through Thur 07:30 to 16:30, Fri 07:30 to 13:30 - please call 64-43-47-82. After hours, please call 64-31-11-23. 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’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov <http://travel.state.gov/> , where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found.
The U.S. Embassy is located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea. The U.S. Embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.