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Travel Advisories

Month Issued:		November 2009


Travel Warning: Nepal	Issued: November 19, 2009 UTC
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal, and urges caution when traveling in that country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal, and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel and to be prepared to change their plans on short notice. More Info

Warden Message: Demonstrations Expected November 19, Bangladesh	Issued: November 18, 2009 UTC
The final verdict of the high profile Bangabandhu case is scheduled to be announced on Thursday, November 19, 2009. In light of this, American citizens should monitor media coverage of local events, exercise caution, and be aware of their surroundings at all times. More Info

Warden Message: Potential Election Violence, Zambia	Issued: November 18, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the potential for violence leading up to and immediately following the November 19 parliamentary by-elections in Solwezi district, Northwestern Province. More Info

Warden Message: Kidnappings and Criminal Activity, Ecuador	Issued: November 17, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Quito and Consulate General in Guayaquil wish to remind American citizens visiting or resident in Ecuador of the need to be vigilant about their personal security in light of the October 17 kidnapping for ransom of an American citizen traveling in the northern province of Carchi. More Info

Warden Message: Mali Kidnapping Threat Reminder	Issued: November 17, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is issuing this warden message to remind the U.S. citizen community of the continued kidnapping threat in the north of Mali (Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal regions) and also reminds citizens that the U.S. Department of State has issued a Travel Warning for Mali and continues to recommend against all travel to the north of Mali due to these threats against Westerners from Al-Qaeda in the Land of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). More Info

Warden Message: November 17 Celebrations, Prague	Issued: November 17, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message informs U.S. citizens that on November 17, Prague will host events to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the end of communism. More Info

Warden Message: Potential Crowds for November 18 Soccer Match, Egypt	Issued: November 17, 2009 UTC
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Egypt that on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at approximately 7:30 p.m., another soccer match will take place between the Egyptian and Algerian national teams for a berth at the World Cup. More Info

Travel Warning: Algeria	Issued: November 16, 2009 UTC
The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Algeria. This Travel Warning updates information on the current security situation in Algeria and the continuing threat posed by terrorism. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 3, 2009. More Info

Warden Message: Greece November 17 Demonstrations	Issued: November 16, 2009 UTC
U.S. Embassy Athens and U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki wish to alert American citizens in Greece of the potential for large demonstrations throughout Greece on Tuesday, November 17. More Info

Warden Message: Nicosia, Cyprus, Demonstration November 17	Issued: November 16, 2009 UTC
Cypriot authorities have informed the Embassy that the Pan Cyprian Federation of Student Unions (POFEN) plans to conduct a demonstration that will terminate within one block of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday, November 17. More Info



Warden Message: Niger (Niamey) Kidnapping Threat	Issued: November 15, 2009 UTC
On Saturday, November 14, heavily armed individuals attempted to kidnap American Embassy employees in Tahoua. The Embassy once again strongly urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution and remain vigilant. The Embassy restrictions on the travel of U.S. More Info

Warden Message: Algiers, Protests Near Egyptian Embassy	Issued: November 13, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message is to alert U.S. citizens that demonstrations have occurred near the Egyptian Embassy protesting the attack against the Algerian soccer team in Egypt. More Info

Warden Message: Macedonian-Bulgarian Border Crossing at Deve Bair Reopened	Issued: November 13, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy has received information from the Macedonian Ministry of Interior that as of 1800 hours local time on Tuesday, November 10, the Bulgarian authorities reopened the Gjuesevo border crossing point (near the Deve Bair border crossing on the Macedonian side). More Info

Warden Message: Namibia Upcoming National Elections, Recent Northern Violence	Issued: November 13, 2009 UTC
The Embassy has learned that several violent clashes occurred between members of different political parties near the town of Outapi in northern Namibia on November 8, 2009. More Info

Warden Message: Venezuela Demonstrations Reminder	Issued: November 13, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Venezuela that political marches and demonstrations are frequent in Caracas and in Venezuela. More Info

	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy has received reports that one man was shot dead and another wounded during violent demonstrations on the road which connects Moca, Licey al Medio, and Santiago. More Info

Travel Alert: Germany	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in September, Al Qaeda continues to threaten Germany. German authorities are taking these threats seriously and are actively investigating all threats. More Info

Warden Message: Armenia H1N1 Information	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza. More Info

Warden Message: Cairo, Nov. 14 Soccer Match Security Concerns	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Egypt that on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a soccer match will take place between the Egyptian and Algerian national teams. More Info

Warden Message: Egypt H1N1 Information	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. More Info

Warden Message: Embassy Dhaka Threat Reports	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
The US Embassy is aware of media reports regarding alleged threats to the U.S. Embassy. After extensive discussion with the Government of Bangladesh we see no reason to change the security posture of the Embassy at this time. More Info

Warden Message: Lithuania H1N1 Update	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
This warden message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza. More Info

Warden Message: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Violent Demonstration	Issued: November 12, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince is issuing this Warden Message to alert U.S. citizens that a violent demonstration is occurring in downtown Port-au-Prince near INAGHEI. More Info

Travel Alert: Mozambique	Issued: November 10, 2009 UTC
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Mozambique to the potential for violence following the official release of the October 28, 2009 general election results, which is now scheduled for November 12, 2009. More Info

Travel Warning: Colombia	Issued: November 10, 2009 UTC
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Colombia. More Info

Warden Message: Macedonia-Bulgaria Border Bridge Collapse	Issued: November 10, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy has received information from the Macedonian Ministry of Interior that a bridge collapsed due to poor weather conditions five kilometers from the Macedonian-Bulgarian border near Gyueshevo on the Bulgarian side (near the Deve Bair border crossing on the Macedonian side). More Info

Warden Message: Belgian Government Starts H1N1 Vaccination Program	Issued: November 09, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. The Belgian Governmentâ€™s Interministerial Influenza Commission (IIC) expects to begin vaccinations in Belgium on or around November 7th for certain at-risk groups, but there is no published date yet for vaccinations for the general public. More Info

Warden Message: El Salvador Mudslides, Flooding	Issued: November 09, 2009 UTC
This Warden message updates American citizens traveling or residing in El Salvador about recent flooding and mudslides. More Info

Warden Message: Latvia H1N1 Update	Issued: November 09, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message updates previous information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1, and alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information. More Info

Warden Message: Sarajevo H1N1 Update	Issued: November 09, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza A, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1. More Info

Warden Message: Belize Armed Robberies	Issued: November 06, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan alerts U.S. citizens to information regarding recent armed robberies occurring in Belmopan and the Placencia Peninsula. There is no current information available to suggest the perpetrators were attempting to target U.S. citizens. More Info

Warden Message: Chile Explosive Device & General Safety Measures	Issued: November 06, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message informs U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Chile to the latest information regarding an explosive device that detonated at the Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, and to remind U.S. citizens of basic safety procedures you can implement in your daily life. More Info

Warden Message: Senegal Alerts Citizens to Cape Verde Dengue Fever Outbreak	Issued: November 06, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar is issuing this Warden Message to inform U.S. citizens of a Dengue Fever outbreak, and related public health crisis, in neighboring Cape Verde. The Cape Verdean Ministry of Health has reported over 3,000 suspected cases of dengue fever in the country as of late October. More Info

Travel Alert: Saudi Arabia	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj. More Info

Warden Message: Cape Verde Dengue Fever, H1N1 and Malaria Risks	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of: (1) dengue fever; (2) 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1; and (3) malaria. More Info

Warden Message: Mongolia H1N1 Update	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. More Info

Warden Message: Nepal Maoist Protests	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
This warden message is being issued to update American citizens about ongoing Maoist Party (UCPN-Maoist) protests. More Info

Warden Message: Recent Explosions in Tegucigalpa	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
The U.S. Embassy advises all American citizens visiting or residing in Honduras that there have been two separate explosions in Tegucigalpa within the past 24 hours. More Info

Warden Message: Romania, Caution Advised on the Matei Basarab	Issued: November 05, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message is to alert U.S. citizens in Romania of possible concerns driving from Bucharest to Baneasa via the Matei Basarab. More Info

Warden Message: Nicaragua Awaits Arrival of Tropical Storm Ida	Issued: November 04, 2009 UTC
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Nicaragua that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and INETER (Instituto Nicaraguense de Estudios Territoriales) have issued alerts for Tropical Storm Ida, which is currently located off the coast of Nicaragua east of Bluefields and is accompanied by strong winds. More Info

Warden Message: Senegal H1N1 Precautionary Information, No Reported Cases	Issued: November 04, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu.The Senegalese Ministry of Health has reported no cases of H1N1 influenza in Senegal to date. More Info

Warden Message: Singapore Consular Section Closed November 9-13	Issued: November 04, 2009 UTC
The Consular Section will be closed the week of Nov. 9 -13 due to APEC meetings. More Info

Warden Message: American Institute in Taiwan to Move Demonstration Notices to Website	Issued: November 03, 2009 UTC
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) American Citizen Services Section will begin posting notices regarding demonstrations in Taiwan on its website, whenever we receive reliable information. More Info

Warden Message: Tehran (Iran) Demonstrations Expected Nov. 4	Issued: November 03, 2009 UTC
A growing number of reports in the Iranian press suggest that there may be demonstrations November 4 in front of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, to mark the 30th anniversary of its illegal seizure. The U.S. Interests Section urges all Americans to avoid the site of the former Embassy on that date, and to maintain a low profile, especially throughout this period. More Info

Warden Message: Croatia H1N1 Information	Issued: November 02, 2009 UTC
This Warden Message updates a May 1, 2009 message and alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza A, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. More Info

Warden Message: Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Mirinae	Issued: November 02, 2009 UTC
This warden message is to alert U.S. citizens that Typhoon Mirinae is expected to hit Vietnam Monday evening, November 2nd. More Info