2009 Warden Messages
U.S. Embassy Conakry Warden Message
September 25, 2009
Guineans are organizing demonstrations over the next few days, with a particular focus on Monday, September 28th. Demonstrations are planned in the capital, but there are indications they may take place in other parts of the country as well. Recent political demonstrations have drawn several thousand people into the streets. The Embassy encourages all U.S. citizens to be particularly alert to their surroundings, and to be prepared for any eventuality. The Embassy recommends U.S. citizens maintain sufficient quantities of water and non-perishable foods at home, and fuel in your vehicles.
As always, we remind 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--you can call the Embassy switchboard at 65-10-4000, or, to reach the consular section directly, call 67-10-4444. After hours, please call 67-10-4311. Inquiries or information transmitted by email to the consular section of the Embassy at our new email address conconakry@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 RPG radio station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea. The U.S. Embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.