Warning of Somalia

State Department warns against U.S. citizens travel to Somalia risks and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to Somalia.? This document replaces the warning of travel as of December 31, 2009, update the information on security issues. The Department of State warns us citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the North of Somalia.? In August and September 2010, terrorists launched a military offensive attack against the Federal Government (TFG) transition and forces of the African Union (AU) peacekeeping involving multiple attacks against local and international targets.? In another attack on 24 August, two terrorists launched an attack of jacket of machine-gun and suicide against Muna hotel, reportedly killing 24 people.? August 31, a bomb exploded and damaged three civilian minibus at least nine dead and 25 wounded, and on 9 September, two suicide bombers killed in an attack on the airport of Mogadishu. There is no the United States Embassy or other U.S. diplomatic presence in Somalia.? Therefore, the Government of the United States is not in a position to assist or effectively provide services to American citizens in Somalia. Terrorist agents and the armed groups in Somalia have demonstrated their intention and ability to attack air operations at the Mogadishu's International Airport.? Abduction, murder, illegal roadblocks, banditry and other violent incidents and threats to citizens Americans and other foreigners can occur in all regions.? Inter-clan and reign fighting flares with little or no warning.? Unpredictable armed rival militias conflicts are common currency in the South of Somalia, particularly in and around Mogadishu.? This resulted in the death of hundreds of Somali nationals and the displacement of close to one million people. The Sanaag and the regions of Sool in Eastern Somaliland, bordering on Puntland (northeastern Somalia), are particularly dangerous due to ongoing border disputes and inter-clan fighting.? Lines of control in Mogadishu are not clear and travel frequently, making the movement within Mogadishu extremely hazardous.? There also have been several fatal attacks and violent kidnappings against international relief throughout Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland workers.? October 14, 2010, a British aid worker was kidnapped in Adado, near the border with Ethiopia and detained for several days before being released. US citizens are encouraged to use extreme caution when sailing near the coast of Somalia.? Merchant ships, fishing vessels and recreational craft all risk seizure by pirates and having their crews for ransom in the waters off the coast of the Horn of Africa, especially in international waters near Somalia.? If transit around the Horn of Africa is necessary, it is strongly recommended that the voyages of ships in convoys, maintain good contact communications at all times and follow the indications provided by the Centre of the Maritime - Horn of Africa (MSC - HOA) security. ?U.S. citizens should consult the page of the Horn of Africa piracy the Maritime Administration (http://www.marad.dot.gov/news_room_landing_page/horn_of_africa_piracy/horn_of_africa_piracy.htm) for more information on marine view, measures of self-protection and naval forces in the region. American citizens who choose to go to Somalia despite this travel warning are requested to register at the registration of traveller Smart (STEP) program to receive more information security update.? Travellers to the self-proclaimed "Republic of Somaliland" should register with the Embassy of the United States in Djibouti, and travelers to Puntland or southern Somalia must register with the Embassy of the United States in Nairobi.? U.S. citizens traveling by sea in the region of high threat are invited to inform MSC - HOA by e-mail at postmaster@mschoa.org, with subject line "Yacht vessel movement." Djibouti of the Embassy of the United States is located in the Plateau du Serpent, Boulevard Maréchal Joffre, Djibouti City. Phone: (253) 35-39-95. After hours phone number (253) 35-13-43.? The mailing address is the American Embassy, p.o. box 185, Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti and of their work week is Sunday to Thursday.? U.S. Embassy Nairobi is located on the United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; Phone (254) (20) 363-6000. emergency (254) (20) 363-6170.? The mailing address is P.O. Box 606 Village market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya. U.S. citizens should also consult specific information about the countries of the Department of State for Somalia 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.? Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs Facebook page.