| SUDAN |
| GENESIS-SCI TRAVEL WARNINGS & ALAERTS |
March 26, 2003
This Travel Warning is being issued to remind Americans of continued concerns about the security
situation in Sudan. This supersedes the Travel Warning of July 9, 2002.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Sudan. In addition to the ongoing civil
war that affects both southern and eastern Sudan, there is also fighting in Darfur province around the Jebel
Mara area.
Sporadic fighting has continued between Sudanese government forces, the Sudan Peoples' Liberation
Army (SPLA), and various militias in the southern part of the country. Threats have been made against
foreigners working in the oil industry in Upper Nile province. The areas around Kassala and southern Blue
Nile province remain affected by the civil war. The ceasefire in the Nuba Mountains has generally been
respected. At least one American relief worker has been beaten and falsely accused of espionage. Other
Americans have been held hostage. Travel into opposition-held areas of Sudan requires a specific travel
permit from the SPLA or other rebel movements controlling the territory.
There have been demonstrations in Khartoum against United States foreign policy. In some instances,
demonstrators have thrown rocks at the U.S. Embassy and Westerners. Americans should avoid large
crowds and demonstrations.
There are no consular officers resident in Sudan. Although a U.S. consular officer makes periodic visits to
Sudan, the officer's ability to provide consular services, including emergency assistance, is severely limited.
Information describing when the consular officer will be in Sudan, as well as the services available for
Americans, can be found on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo:
http://www.usembassy.egnet.net/sudan.htm.
U.S. citizens who remain in or travel to Sudan despite this warning are encouraged to register with the
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Sudan. The
Embassy is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum. The mailing address is P.O. Box 699,
Khartoum. The telephone number is (249)11-774-701 (011-774-701 inside Sudan); fax
(249)11-774-137 (011-774-137 inside Sudan). The U.S. consular officer can also be contacted by email
at: khartoumf@yahoo.com and consularcairo@state.gov. When not in Sudan, the U.S. consular officer
can be reached at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, telephone number (20)2-797-2098. The workweek in
Khartoum and Cairo is Sunday through Thursday.
This Travel Warning is being issued to remind Americans of continued concerns about the security
situation in Sudan. This supersedes the Travel Warning of July 9, 2002.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Sudan. In addition to the ongoing civil
war that affects both southern and eastern Sudan, there is also fighting in Darfur province around the Jebel
Mara area.
Sporadic fighting has continued between Sudanese government forces, the Sudan Peoples' Liberation
Army (SPLA), and various militias in the southern part of the country. Threats have been made against
foreigners working in the oil industry in Upper Nile province. The areas around Kassala and southern Blue
Nile province remain affected by the civil war. The ceasefire in the Nuba Mountains has generally been
respected. At least one American relief worker has been beaten and falsely accused of espionage. Other
Americans have been held hostage. Travel into opposition-held areas of Sudan requires a specific travel
permit from the SPLA or other rebel movements controlling the territory.
There have been demonstrations in Khartoum against United States foreign policy. In some instances,
demonstrators have thrown rocks at the U.S. Embassy and Westerners. Americans should avoid large
crowds and demonstrations.
There are no consular officers resident in Sudan. Although a U.S. consular officer makes periodic visits to
Sudan, the officer's ability to provide consular services, including emergency assistance, is severely limited.
Information describing when the consular officer will be in Sudan, as well as the services available for
Americans, can be found on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo:
http://www.usembassy.egnet.net/sudan.htm.
U.S. citizens who remain in or travel to Sudan despite this warning are encouraged to register with the
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Sudan. The
Embassy is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum. The mailing address is P.O. Box 699,
Khartoum. The telephone number is (249)11-774-701 (011-774-701 inside Sudan); fax
(249)11-774-137 (011-774-137 inside Sudan). The U.S. consular officer can also be contacted by email
at: khartoumf@yahoo.com and consularcairo@state.gov. When not in Sudan, the U.S. consular officer
can be reached at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, telephone number (20)2-797-2098. The workweek in
Khartoum and Cairo is Sunday through Thursday.
