Warning of Guinea

The State Department warned citizens Americans of the risks of travel to Guinea as the political situation remains unpredictable.? This warning replaces the June 16, 2010, to update the information on the security situation and note that children of a citizen of the U.S. embassy employees were not allowed to return to the position. Although Guinea has been relatively calm since the interim Government declared a State of emergency on November 18 to deter violence and protests following the disputed presidential election of November 7, large crowds of protesters continued to block major intersections throughout the capitaleet from pelt of vehicles with rocks.? In addition, an upsurge in crimes against property has led to the issuance of a curfew from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the morning.? American citizens are advised that, although the Embassy of the United States in Conakry returned to full staffing March 29 after an evacuation of six month of members of the family and non-emergency staff, minors of citizen of the U.S. embassy employees were not yet allowed to return.? This restriction will be reassessed periodically. The Embassy of the United States in Guinea is open.? The Embassy consular section continues to provide emergency services and other American citizens.? However, citizens should be aware that the Embassy may be forced to suspend all operations, including the emergency services, without notice, if the situation deteriorates.? Conakry international airport operates normally at this time, but flights may be suspended if the current security situation worsens.? Land borders are also open, but may be closed without warning.? US citizens are encouraged to exercise extreme caution, to be particularly vigilant in their environment and avoid crowds, demonstrations or any other form of public gathering.? Visitors to Guinea should become familiar with their plans for evacuation of hotel, policies or procedures.? American citizens in Guinea should bring their travel documents (e.g., passport, birth certificate, picture IDs, etc.) with them at any time.? In addition, citizens of United States in Guinea are reminded to stay in touch with friends and family of the United States to keep their informed of their current well-being and the comings and goings.? All U.S. citizens traveling to or remaining in Guinea despite this warning are strongly encouraged to register in the registration program Smart Traveler (step - https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/) so that you can receive more information security update.? You must remember to keep all your information for the step to update.? It is important the registration or the update of the information to include your current telephone number and your current email address where to reach you in an emergency. The Embassy of the United States is located on the transverse No. 2, Centre administrative de Koloma, to the new Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea.? You can call the standard of the Embassy + 224-65-10-4000, or send the consular section directly by calling + 224-67-10-4444.? Emergency after hours, please call + 224-67-10-4311.? Up-to-date information on travel and security in Guinea can be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and the Canada or, for the appellants outside the United States and the Canada, on a regular line toll free at 1-202-501-4444.? For more information, please consult the specific information of country for Guinea and the warning around the world, which are available on the site of the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet at http://travel.state.gov.