2006 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
June 12, 2006
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry is issuing this Warden Message to inform Americans that there are reports of rock throwing and tire burning by local students in the areas of Miniere, Taouyah, Ratoma, and Matoto, as a result of the general strike. Local police have responded to the violent protests by reportedly firing shots and throwing tear gas at demonstrators. The U.S. Embassy is encouraging all Americans to avoid travel until further notice.
Please keep in mind that the unions have not set a date to end the strike; they have declared that the strike will continue until their demands are met. Other violent demonstrations and protests by students, union workers, or private sector workers may escalate and continue to develop throughout the week.
Americans should use all security precautions, and try to maintain at least a half tank of gas in your vehicle. It is always prudent to ensure that you have water and consumables to last you at least three days in the event that food establishments are closed or disruption of services are caused for an indeterminate period of time.
We will closely monitor the situation as the strike develops, particularly with regard to security conditions, and will issue additional notices as information becomes available.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Americans can also access the U.S. Embassy in Conakry’s Consular Section via telephone +224-30-420-981/2/3; email consularconakr@state.gov; or internet at http://conakrysntse.conakry.state.gov/consular_section.htm.
The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State’s pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad at http://travel.state.gov/travel/abroad_pub_safetrip.html.
Americans living or traveling in Guinea are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://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 +224-30-42-08-61 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov. The U.S. embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.