Kenya-warning

The United States State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Kenya.? American citizens to the Kenya and those who are considering to go to the Kenya should assess their situation of personal security in light of ongoing threats of terrorism and the high rate of violent crime.? This document replaces the warning on 24 July 2009 Note concerns now include portions of the district of Lamu and provide additional precautions to American citizens about prognosis circumstances. The US Government continues to receive information about potential terrorist threats to Americans, Western and Kenyan interests to the Kenya.? Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings, attacks on civil aviation as evidenced by 2002 on an Israeli aircraft attacks and attacks against ships of in or near the Kenyan ports.? Many officials of these attacks on the Embassy of the United States in 1998 and a hotel in Mombasa in 2002 remain in the broad sense and will continue to operate in the region.? Travellers should consult the caution in the world for more information and details. In July 2009, three NGO workers were abducted and taken to Somalia by suspected members of a terrorist group that operates in Somalia.? In November 2008, armed groups based in Somalia closer, the Kenya, near the town of El Wak and removal two Westerners.? The Embassy of the United States in Nairobi has designated a portion of the Kenya bordering Somalia and Ethiopia as "restricted without prior authorization" for purposes of travel by employees of the Government of the United States, contractors, grantees and people to their support.? Travellers should be aware that the United States Embassy security staff has recently expanded the restricted area to include parts of the district of Lamu.? This designation is based on reports from Somali armed groups know crossed the Kenya to the attacks of scene or to commit crimes.? This restriction does not apply to travellers not associated with the Government of the United States, but should be taken into account when planning travel.? Restriction is in effect for the following areas:-throughout the area all of Mandera District. - The North and East of the town of Wajir, including travel on the C80 road and areas east of C80 and a 80 kilometres (50 miles) broadband contiguous on the border with Somalia.? Travel and in the cities of Wajir and Moyale remains unrestricted. -In the Garissa District, a 80 kilometres (50 miles) of contiguous broadband on the border with Somalia.? Travel to and within the town of Dadaab remains unrestricted. -In the Ijara District, a 80 kilometres (50 miles) of contiguous broadband on the border with Somalia. National reserve of boni - in District of Lamu, a band wide 60 kilometres (40 miles) beginning in the northeast of the island of Pate at the border of Somalia.? Cities and resorts to breast / adjacent to the reserve of Kiunga Marine are now included in the restricted area. Violent and sometimes deadly criminal attacks, including carjackings armed invasions of home/burglary and kidnapping may occur at any time and in any place, particularly in Nairobi.? Recently, as in spring 2010, nationals U.S. were victims of hijackings of cars and removal.? In the short term, the ongoing movement of thousands of people by the civil unrest of 2008 combined with endemic poverty and the availability of weapons could lead to an increase in petty crime and violent.? Kenyan authorities have limited capacity to deter or to investigate such acts or to pursue the perpetrators. American citizens in the Kenya should be extremely vigilant about their personal safety, particularly in public places frequented by foreigners such as clubs, hotels, resorts, high-end shopping malls, restaurants and places of worship.? U.S. citizens should also remain alert in residential areas, schools and recreational events in the open air.? American citizens should avoid demonstrations and political gatherings of all kinds.? More political gatherings are peaceful, but they can escalate without warning.? In the period before the constitutional referendum in June 2010, six Kenyans have been killed and 100 injured during the prayer meeting and political in Uhuru Park in downtown Nairobi. American citizens traveling to or resident in the Kenya are requested to register at the registration of traveller Smart (STEP) program to receive more information security update.? By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in an emergency.? U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the Embassy of the United States in Nairobi.? The Embassy of the United States is located on the United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; Phone (254) (20) 363-6000. Fax (254) (20) 363-6410.? In case of emergency after normal hours, the Embassy duty officer can be contacted at (254) (20) 363-6000.? Travellers may also consult the Embassy home pagefor more information. U.S. citizens should also consult specific information about the countries of the Department of State for the Kenya and the warning in the world, found on the Web site of the Department of State.? Travellers can obtain the updated information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free at United States or outside the United States and the Canada on a regular toll-free at 1-202-501-4444.? Stay up-to-date by bookmark our website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, which contains current travel warnings and travel alerts.? 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