Uzbekistan warning

The State Department warned us citizens that the possibility of a terrorist attack and civil disturbance located still exists in Uzbekistan.? The Department of State continues to urge the citizens of the United States in Uzbekistan to exercise caution when travelling in the region.? This replaces the warning of travel as of July 22, 2010, to provide information on the potential dangers of border area.?The US Government continues to receive information indicating terrorist groups may be planning attacks, possibly against U.S. interests, Uzbekistan.? Supporters of terrorist groups like the Islamic movement of Uzbekistan, al-Qaeda, the Islamic Jihad Union and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic movement are active in the Central Asian region.? Members of these groups have expressed feelings anti-états-Unis and attacked the US government interests in the past, including the Embassy of the United States in Tashkent in 2004 and may attempt to target U.S. Government or private American interests in Uzbekistan.? In the past, these groups conducted abductions, killings and suicide bombings.Uzbek authorities maintain a high level of security alert and aggressive measures to thwart terrorist attacks.? High security official facilities can lead to terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets.? There may be facilities where citizens Americans and other foreigners congregate or visit, such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, activities, outdoor recreation and resorts.? The Embassy of the United States in Tashkent continues to employ heightened security measures.? American citizens should report any unusual activity to local authorities and then inform Embassy.Border areas in the region are often not marked and can be potential conflict zones.? Some border areas are also operated.? Travellers should avoid these areas and cross only at border crossing points allowed.? The areas of the Uzbekistan along the Afghanistan should be avoided for all but essential travel.? Extreme caution should be exercised in the areas of the Ferghana bordering Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyzstan Valley.? There were a number of security incidents in this region, and several exchanges of fire across the Uzbek/Kyrgyz border.The Uzbek Government closely controls all official border crossings and all boundaries are subject to closure without notice.? Travel in the Uzbekistan by rail or land sometimes requires brief exit in neighbouring countries.? Travellers should have entered multiple Uzbek visas and a visa for the neighbouring country to avoid delays in travel.? In addition, American citizens affiliated with non-governmental organizations that were closed in Uzbekistan may be denied entry, even with a valid visa.American citizens traveling to or remaining in Uzbekistan despite this warning are strongly recommended to register at the Embassy of the United States through the program of the Department of State for the inclusion of Smart travellers (STEP).? U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the Embassy in Tashkent, located United States in # 3, street Moyqorghon, block Tashkent, District of Yunusobod, 5-700093, Uzbekistan.? The phone number is 998-71-120-5450 and can be reached after hours and emergency.? Consular fax number is 998-71-120-5448; the consular section can also be contacted by email.For more information on situations of emergency and crises overseas, see what the State Department can and Can can't Do in times of crisis. Current information on travel and security in Uzbekistan may also be obtained by the State Department toll-free 1 888 407 4747 to the United States and the Canada or, for the appellants outside the Canada and the United States, regular toll-free line at 1-202-501-4444.? For more information, please consult the specific information of countries for the Uzbekistan and caution in today's world, which are available on the Office of Consular Affairs Internet website. ? Follow us on Twitter and the page of the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Facebook.