2009 Warden Messages
U.S. Embassy Conakry
Warden Message
September 28, 2009
This Warden Message advises U.S. citizens that as of midday, Monday, September 28, large crowds have gathered throughout Conakry, along with a very large number of security force personnel. The Embassy has received reports of security personnel firing on demonstrators. Embassy employees have been advised to remain in their homes today and not venture out. The Embassy strongly urges all Americans in Guinea to remain at home and to avoid travel until the situation returns to normal. The Embassy encourages all citizens to be particularly alert to their surroundings, and to be prepared for any eventuality. The Embassy recommends that you maintain sufficient quantities of water and non-perishable foods at home, and fuel in your vehicles. The Embassy is currently closed due to a local holiday, but plans to reopen according to its usual schedule on Tuesday, September 29.
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. For after-hours emergencies, 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.