| LIBERIA |
| GENESIS-SCI TRAVEL WARNING & ALERTS |
June 6, 2003
This Travel Warning is being updated to inform U.S. citizens that the Department of State has ordered the
departure of all non-emergency personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia due to deterioration in the
security situation. This supersedes the May 22, 2003, Travel Warning for Liberia.
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against all travel to Liberia, and recommends
that any Americans remaining in the country should depart immediately while commercial flights remain
available.
Currently, rebels are engaged in clashes with government troops in a number of areas throughout the
country. The President of Liberia has called for the resignation of his cabinet, which may lead to further
instability. Due to the fighting, principal roads to Sierra Leone and Guinea, and from Monrovia to the
western part of the country, are closed. Travel over many other roads has become prohibitively
dangerous. There is also a high threat of common crime.
The presence of heavily armed government security personnel can constitute a serious danger as well.
Military roadblocks throughout the country serve as potential flash points. Furthermore, periodic
inflammatory statements in the local media regarding U.S. policies and presence in Liberia could also
incite violence against American interests.
The Department of State has ordered the departure of all non-emergency personnel from the U.S.
Embassy in Monrovia due to increased fighting throughout the country. The Department already prohibits
dependents from accompanying U.S. Government employees to Liberia. The general security situation
and lack of reliable communications systems in Liberia limit the Embassy?s ability to provide assistance to
U.S. citizens outside the Monrovia area. In addition, roadblocks established by Liberian government
forces could prevent Embassy vehicles, as well as all other non-military vehicles, from traveling into
conflict zones, further preventing our Embassy from providing assistance to Americans in a time of crisis.
U.S. citizens still in Liberia should be aware of their surroundings at all times and use caution in traveling.
Travel anywhere after dark is strongly discouraged. Owing to the potential for violence, U.S. citizens
should avoid crowds, political rallies, and street demonstrations. In addition, due to conflicts that
periodically arise among security forces, U.S. citizens should avoid any gathering of such forces.
Americans should report any threats or suspicious activity to the Embassy in Monrovia and monitor the
local media for developments that may affect their safety and security.
Americans who remain in Liberia despite this Travel Warning are strongly urged to register and to obtain
updated information on travel and security in Liberia at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at 111
United Nations Drive, Mamba Point, Monrovia, Liberia, telephone (231) 226-370, fax (231) 226-148.
This Travel Warning is being updated to inform U.S. citizens that the Department of State has ordered the
departure of all non-emergency personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia due to deterioration in the
security situation. This supersedes the May 22, 2003, Travel Warning for Liberia.
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against all travel to Liberia, and recommends
that any Americans remaining in the country should depart immediately while commercial flights remain
available.
Currently, rebels are engaged in clashes with government troops in a number of areas throughout the
country. The President of Liberia has called for the resignation of his cabinet, which may lead to further
instability. Due to the fighting, principal roads to Sierra Leone and Guinea, and from Monrovia to the
western part of the country, are closed. Travel over many other roads has become prohibitively
dangerous. There is also a high threat of common crime.
The presence of heavily armed government security personnel can constitute a serious danger as well.
Military roadblocks throughout the country serve as potential flash points. Furthermore, periodic
inflammatory statements in the local media regarding U.S. policies and presence in Liberia could also
incite violence against American interests.
The Department of State has ordered the departure of all non-emergency personnel from the U.S.
Embassy in Monrovia due to increased fighting throughout the country. The Department already prohibits
dependents from accompanying U.S. Government employees to Liberia. The general security situation
and lack of reliable communications systems in Liberia limit the Embassy?s ability to provide assistance to
U.S. citizens outside the Monrovia area. In addition, roadblocks established by Liberian government
forces could prevent Embassy vehicles, as well as all other non-military vehicles, from traveling into
conflict zones, further preventing our Embassy from providing assistance to Americans in a time of crisis.
U.S. citizens still in Liberia should be aware of their surroundings at all times and use caution in traveling.
Travel anywhere after dark is strongly discouraged. Owing to the potential for violence, U.S. citizens
should avoid crowds, political rallies, and street demonstrations. In addition, due to conflicts that
periodically arise among security forces, U.S. citizens should avoid any gathering of such forces.
Americans should report any threats or suspicious activity to the Embassy in Monrovia and monitor the
local media for developments that may affect their safety and security.
Americans who remain in Liberia despite this Travel Warning are strongly urged to register and to obtain
updated information on travel and security in Liberia at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at 111
United Nations Drive, Mamba Point, Monrovia, Liberia, telephone (231) 226-370, fax (231) 226-148.
