Jamani, jamani! Tunaelekea wapi? Hizi chuki za kidini ziishe! Siyo utamaduni ya Afrika Mashariki.
Mungu ailaze roho zao mahala pema mbinguni. Amen.
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Police: Al-Shabab militants kill 28 in Kenya bus
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Police officials say al-Shabab militants from Somalia have hijacked a bus in northern Kenya and killed 28 non-Muslims on board.
The two police officers said Saturday that the bus traveling to the capital Nairobi was hijacked 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Mandera town. The officers say the gunmen singled out non-Muslims and shot them dead.
The officers insisted on anonymity out of fear of reprisals because of an order from Kenya's police chief that officers not speak to the media.
Kenya has been hit by a series of gun and bomb attacks blamed on Somalia's al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants since it sent troops into Somalia in October 2011. Authorities say there have been at least 135 attacks since then, including the Westgate Mall attack in which 67 people were killed.
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
Friday, September 28, 2012
Wajarumani Kufufua Reli ya Kati (Central Line)
Jamani, tuliachiwa reli nzuri na wakoloni, tukaizembea hadi ikaoza. Sasa inabidi warudi kuifufua zaidi ya miaka 50 ya Uhuru. Tunasonga mbele, au tunarudi nyuma? Ufisadi unaharibu nchi!
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Kutoka The Guardian:
Germany Willing to Support Revival of Central Railway
By Khalfan Said
28th September
The German government is ready to support the reviving of the ailing central railway line, the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Klaus Peter Brandes has revealed.
Speaking at the embassy in Dar es Salaam yesterday, during the questions and answers session at a news brief on the upcoming second African Logistics Conference, (ALC), the envoy said, “If the government of Tanzania thinks that Germany can participate in reviving central railway line, we are ready,” he affirmed.
The envoy also said his government has been supporting many projects like water and electricity, as those were the projects picked by the government of Tanzania to receive assistance from German. “So far the government of Tanzania has not yet asked for German’s support on the re-built central line,” he clarified.
The Central Line (formerly named by German as: Tanganjikabahn or Mittellandbahn) was the second railway project coming into existence in the colony of the then German East Africa after the Usambara Railway, it runs west from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma via Dodoma and another route leads to Mwanza.
“I would be more than happy to see the minister for transport, Dr Harrison Mwakyembe when he comes back from Germany where he went to get the German experience on railway sector.” Ambassador Klaus said.
Currently Dr Mwakyembe is on a work trip in German.
Speaking about the ALC event which will take place later next month in Dar es Salaam, Ambassador Klaus said, the conference comes in a crucial moment as Sub-Sahara Africa faces some unique opportunities as well as challenges in terms of logistics and supply chain managers and humanitarian logisticians in particular.
Briefing the media on the aim of the conference, Dr. Jennifer Schwarz, from Swiss based Kuehne Foundation, said in addition to traditional logistics topics like “Railway and Development” the conference will cover mainly subjects like, capacity building in humanitarian logistics, food security and distribution in Eastern Africa.
The conference that will take place on October 4 to 5 this year has been organized by the foundation and the National Institute of Transport, (NIT), with support from various stake holders including the German embassy.
On his part, NIT director general, Elifadhili Mgonja, said the conference will bring together experts across the globe in railway transportation and humanitarian logistics. “The main objective is to share among participants the expertise, experiences and intelligent planning tools on how best the Tanzania railway sub sector could be molded to serve better the individual country’s economy.” He said.
The history of railways in Tanzania goes way back in time during the German colonial era in the early 1880s’ the first ever railway line in East Africa was built by the Germans from Tanga.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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| Central Line Train in Tanzania |
Kutoka The Guardian:
Germany Willing to Support Revival of Central Railway
By Khalfan Said
28th September
The German government is ready to support the reviving of the ailing central railway line, the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Klaus Peter Brandes has revealed.
Speaking at the embassy in Dar es Salaam yesterday, during the questions and answers session at a news brief on the upcoming second African Logistics Conference, (ALC), the envoy said, “If the government of Tanzania thinks that Germany can participate in reviving central railway line, we are ready,” he affirmed.
The envoy also said his government has been supporting many projects like water and electricity, as those were the projects picked by the government of Tanzania to receive assistance from German. “So far the government of Tanzania has not yet asked for German’s support on the re-built central line,” he clarified.
The Central Line (formerly named by German as: Tanganjikabahn or Mittellandbahn) was the second railway project coming into existence in the colony of the then German East Africa after the Usambara Railway, it runs west from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma via Dodoma and another route leads to Mwanza.
“I would be more than happy to see the minister for transport, Dr Harrison Mwakyembe when he comes back from Germany where he went to get the German experience on railway sector.” Ambassador Klaus said.
Currently Dr Mwakyembe is on a work trip in German.
Speaking about the ALC event which will take place later next month in Dar es Salaam, Ambassador Klaus said, the conference comes in a crucial moment as Sub-Sahara Africa faces some unique opportunities as well as challenges in terms of logistics and supply chain managers and humanitarian logisticians in particular.
Briefing the media on the aim of the conference, Dr. Jennifer Schwarz, from Swiss based Kuehne Foundation, said in addition to traditional logistics topics like “Railway and Development” the conference will cover mainly subjects like, capacity building in humanitarian logistics, food security and distribution in Eastern Africa.
The conference that will take place on October 4 to 5 this year has been organized by the foundation and the National Institute of Transport, (NIT), with support from various stake holders including the German embassy.
On his part, NIT director general, Elifadhili Mgonja, said the conference will bring together experts across the globe in railway transportation and humanitarian logistics. “The main objective is to share among participants the expertise, experiences and intelligent planning tools on how best the Tanzania railway sub sector could be molded to serve better the individual country’s economy.” He said.
The history of railways in Tanzania goes way back in time during the German colonial era in the early 1880s’ the first ever railway line in East Africa was built by the Germans from Tanga.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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| Tanzania Train routes |
Monday, October 24, 2011
Onyo Kwa Watalii Kenya!!! (Travel Warning for Kenya)
Halahala kwa wanaosafiri kwenda Kenya! Magaidi waSomali wamepania kulipua sehemu wanazotembelea watalii Kenya!
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Kutoka CNN.com
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- The U.S. Embassy in Kenya warned it has credible information of an imminent terror attack, days after the east African nation announced it is sending troops to Somalia to battle Islamist militants.
The attack is likely to target places that foreigners congregate in Kenya, including malls and night clubs, the embassy said.
The U.S.Embassy did not offer details on who might carry out such an attack, but said it has taken measures to limit official U.S. government visits. It urged its citizens to consider deferring travel to Kenya.
The warning comes after Kenya sent troops across the border into Somalia to pursue Islamist Al-Shabaab militants. The terror group has threatened Kenya with retaliatory attacks, saying it considers the forces' incursion an affront to Somalia's sovereignty.
Al-Shabaab, which is linked to al Qaeda and has been designated a terrorist organization by the United States, is fighting to impose its own interpretation of Islamic law, or sharia, on Somalia.
Kenya has blamed some recent abductions of tourists and aid workers on the terror group, which has heightened tensions.
On September 11, armed bandits broke into a beachfront cottage where Britons Judith and David Tebbutt, both in their 50s, were staying. David Tebbutt was shot dead while trying to resist the attack. His wife was grabbed and spirited away on a speedboat, and is believed to have been taken into Somalia.
On October 1, pirates made another cross-border raid, this time snatching a French woman in her 60s, who used a wheelchair and was believed to be in bad health, from a holiday home on Manda Island where she lived part of the year. She later died, likely because of the kidnappers' refusal to give her medicine, according to the French Foreign Ministry.
Also this month, gunmen abducted two Spanish workers from the medical charity Doctors Without Borders from the Dadaab refugee complex, about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from the Somali border.
Al-Shabaab has denied responsibility for the abductions.
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UPDATE: NAIROBI NIGHT CLUB BOMBED
Monday 10/24/11
(CNN) -- Twelve people were injured when someone either placed or threw a grenade into a Nairobi night club early Monday morning, Kenyan police said.
Police have not linked the attack to any particular group, but it comes a day after the U.S. Embassy in Kenya warned it had credible information of an imminent terror attack.
"We have not yet linked attacks to anybody as we are still investigating," said police spokesman Charles Owino. "We will give you an answer when we're satisfied with what we have. It could be Al-Shabaab or an individual. We are still investigating."
Kwa habari zaidi BOFYA HAPA:
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Kutoka CNN.com
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- The U.S. Embassy in Kenya warned it has credible information of an imminent terror attack, days after the east African nation announced it is sending troops to Somalia to battle Islamist militants.
The attack is likely to target places that foreigners congregate in Kenya, including malls and night clubs, the embassy said.
The U.S.Embassy did not offer details on who might carry out such an attack, but said it has taken measures to limit official U.S. government visits. It urged its citizens to consider deferring travel to Kenya.
The warning comes after Kenya sent troops across the border into Somalia to pursue Islamist Al-Shabaab militants. The terror group has threatened Kenya with retaliatory attacks, saying it considers the forces' incursion an affront to Somalia's sovereignty.
Al-Shabaab, which is linked to al Qaeda and has been designated a terrorist organization by the United States, is fighting to impose its own interpretation of Islamic law, or sharia, on Somalia.
Kenya has blamed some recent abductions of tourists and aid workers on the terror group, which has heightened tensions.
On September 11, armed bandits broke into a beachfront cottage where Britons Judith and David Tebbutt, both in their 50s, were staying. David Tebbutt was shot dead while trying to resist the attack. His wife was grabbed and spirited away on a speedboat, and is believed to have been taken into Somalia.
On October 1, pirates made another cross-border raid, this time snatching a French woman in her 60s, who used a wheelchair and was believed to be in bad health, from a holiday home on Manda Island where she lived part of the year. She later died, likely because of the kidnappers' refusal to give her medicine, according to the French Foreign Ministry.
Also this month, gunmen abducted two Spanish workers from the medical charity Doctors Without Borders from the Dadaab refugee complex, about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from the Somali border.
Al-Shabaab has denied responsibility for the abductions.
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UPDATE: NAIROBI NIGHT CLUB BOMBED
Monday 10/24/11
(CNN) -- Twelve people were injured when someone either placed or threw a grenade into a Nairobi night club early Monday morning, Kenyan police said.
Police have not linked the attack to any particular group, but it comes a day after the U.S. Embassy in Kenya warned it had credible information of an imminent terror attack.
"We have not yet linked attacks to anybody as we are still investigating," said police spokesman Charles Owino. "We will give you an answer when we're satisfied with what we have. It could be Al-Shabaab or an individual. We are still investigating."
Kwa habari zaidi BOFYA HAPA:
Friday, October 14, 2011
RyanAir Wanataka Kuondoa Vyoo Kwenye Ndege Zao!
Duh! Si itakuwa balaa kama hakuna choo kwenye ndege! Mtu akibanwa haja kubwa au ndogo anaambiwa asubiri hadi ndege itue, milango ifunguke na uende kwenye restroom uwanjani. Je, mtu akihitaji kubadilisha nepi ya mtoto. Mtu ikibidi atapike. Uwongo mbaya kuna magonjwa ambayo yanamlazimisha mtu kwenda msalani mara kwa mara. Itabidi watu wavae nepi kwenye ndege.
Sasa RyanAir wanasema kuwa wanataka kuondoa ili waongeze viti ili watu wengi zaidi wasafiri. Wanasema kuwa watabakiza choo kimoja. Je, ikiwa mbovu? Na je, RyanAir wakiondoa vyoo, ina maana makampuni mengine yatfuata nyayo zao Wadau, manaonaje?
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DISCOUNT airline Ryanair is to remove all but one toilet from their planes in exchange for extra seats.
The move would see seats replace two of the three toilets in the carriers’ Boeing 737-800 planes, the Daily Mail reports.
Ryanair head, Michael O’Leary, insists all three toilets are “very rarely” used during a flight and passengers would reap the benefits of the extra seating.
“It would fundamentally lower air fares by about 5 per cent for all passengers – cutting £2 ($3) from every £40 ($62) ticket,” he said.
However, the Association of British Travel Agents said the airline had gone "too far" and warned of the inconvenience for a toilet on a plane to be out of order.
Although there are no legal requirements surrounding how many toilets a plane is to provide, Boeing is declining to enter into Mr O’Leary’s plans.
The new, almost loo-less planes would initially be used for the carriers short-haul flights. But it’s a worrying prospect for passengers taking Ryanair’s longest UK route which lasts more than four hours.
Ryanair has become well known for its controversial ideas for cutting costs.
In 2009 the airline announced it would charge passengers £1 ($1.50) to use in-flight toilets and proposed £5 ($8) "standing-room only" seats.
The carrier’s standing seats would remove the last 10 rows of seats and replace them with 15 rows of “vertical seats”.
Aviation consultant, John Strickland has defended the airline’s budget-cutting measures saying: “High fuel prices are making it difficult to keep fares low, so anything which helps reduce costs is essential.”
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/taking-the-p-ryanair-makes-plans-for-one-toilet-per-plane/story-e6frfq80-1226165789446#ixzz1amEhNoLz
Sasa RyanAir wanasema kuwa wanataka kuondoa ili waongeze viti ili watu wengi zaidi wasafiri. Wanasema kuwa watabakiza choo kimoja. Je, ikiwa mbovu? Na je, RyanAir wakiondoa vyoo, ina maana makampuni mengine yatfuata nyayo zao Wadau, manaonaje?
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DISCOUNT airline Ryanair is to remove all but one toilet from their planes in exchange for extra seats.
The move would see seats replace two of the three toilets in the carriers’ Boeing 737-800 planes, the Daily Mail reports.
Ryanair head, Michael O’Leary, insists all three toilets are “very rarely” used during a flight and passengers would reap the benefits of the extra seating.
“It would fundamentally lower air fares by about 5 per cent for all passengers – cutting £2 ($3) from every £40 ($62) ticket,” he said.
However, the Association of British Travel Agents said the airline had gone "too far" and warned of the inconvenience for a toilet on a plane to be out of order.
Although there are no legal requirements surrounding how many toilets a plane is to provide, Boeing is declining to enter into Mr O’Leary’s plans.
The new, almost loo-less planes would initially be used for the carriers short-haul flights. But it’s a worrying prospect for passengers taking Ryanair’s longest UK route which lasts more than four hours.
Ryanair has become well known for its controversial ideas for cutting costs.
In 2009 the airline announced it would charge passengers £1 ($1.50) to use in-flight toilets and proposed £5 ($8) "standing-room only" seats.
The carrier’s standing seats would remove the last 10 rows of seats and replace them with 15 rows of “vertical seats”.
Aviation consultant, John Strickland has defended the airline’s budget-cutting measures saying: “High fuel prices are making it difficult to keep fares low, so anything which helps reduce costs is essential.”
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/taking-the-p-ryanair-makes-plans-for-one-toilet-per-plane/story-e6frfq80-1226165789446#ixzz1amEhNoLz
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
U.S. Embassy Emergency Message!
Emergency Message for U.S Citizens - WORLDWIDE CAUTION
U.S. Embassy Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
July 27, 2011
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update
information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence
against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens
are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take
appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces
the Worldwide Caution dated January 31, 2011, to provide updated
information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of
terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against
U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The Department of State believes
there is an enhanced potential for anti-American violence given the
death of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. Current information suggests that
Al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks
against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of
tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings,
hijackings, and bombings.
Extremists may elect to use conventional or non- conventional weapons,
and target both official and private interests. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas, and other tourist
destinations both in the United States and abroad where U.S. citizens
gather in large numbers, including during holidays.
U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack
public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Extremists have targeted and attempted attacks on subway and rail systems, aviation, and maritime services. In the past several years, these types of attacks have occurred in cities
such as Moscow, London, Madrid, Glasgow, and New York City.
EUROPE: Current information suggests that Al-Qaida and affiliated
organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. and
Western interests in Europe. European governments have taken action to
guard against terrorist attack, and some have spoken publicly about the
heightened threat conditions. In the past several years, attacks have
been planned or occurred in various European cities.
MIDDLE EAST and NORTH AFRICA: Credible information indicates terrorist
groups also seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the
Middle East and North Africa. For example, Iraq remains dangerous and
unpredictable. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout
Iraq continue. Methods of attack have included roadside improvised
explosive devices, mortars, and shootings; kidnappings still occur as
well. Security threat levels remain high in Yemen due to terrorist
activities there. The U.S. Embassy has had to close several times in
response to ongoing threats by Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
U.S. citizens as well as other Westerners have been targeted for attack
in Yemen. U.S. citizens have also been the targets of numerous
terrorist attacks in Lebanon in the past (though none recently) and the
threat of anti- Western terrorist activity continues to exist there. In
Algeria, terrorist attacks occur regularly, particularly in the Kabylie
region of the country. In the past, terrorists have targeted oil
processing facilities in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The events of the last few months in many countries in the Middle East,
including Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria, have resulted in
civil unrest and large-scale protests and demonstrations. The situation
in Libya remains volatile and dangerous and the threat of violent
military and terrorist operations remains high, even in opposition-controlled areas. U.S. citizens are warned that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate into violent clashes. U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations and riots can occur with little or no warning. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid areas
of demonstrations if possible and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of a demonstration.
AFRICA: A number of Al-Qaida operatives and other extremists are
believed to be operating in and around Africa. Since the July 11, 2010
terrorist bombings in Kampala, Uganda, for which the Somalia-based, U.S.
- designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab has claimed
responsibility, there have been increased threats against public areas
across East Africa. The terrorist attacks of August and September 2010
against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and African Union (AU)
peacekeeping forces in Somalia, as well as the bombing of hotels and
minibuses in Somalia, highlight the vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks in East Africa and around the world. Additionally, the terrorist group Al-Qaida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has declared its intention to attack
Western targets throughout the Sahel (which includes Mali, Mauritania,
and Niger). It has claimed responsibility for kidnappings, attempted kidnappings, and the murder of several Westerners throughout the region, including southern Algeria.
U.S. citizens considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in
the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there has been a notable increase in armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom by pirates. Merchant vessels continue to be hijacked in Somali territorial waters, while
others have been hijacked as far as 1,000 nautical miles off the coast
of Somalia, Yemen, and Kenya in international waters.
The U.S. government maritime authorities advise mariners to avoid the
port of Mogadishu and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the
coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of
Africa or in the Red Sea, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel
in convoys and maintain good communications at all times. U.S. citizens
traveling on commercial passenger vessels should consult with the
shipping or cruise-ship company regarding precautions that will be taken
to avoid hijacking incidents. Commercial vessels should review the
Department of Transportation Maritime
Administration's suggested piracy countermeasures for vessels transiting
the Gulf of Aden, which can be found at
http://www.marad.dot.gov/news_room_landing_page/horn_of_africa_piracy/ho
rn_of_africa_piracy.htm
SOUTH ASIA: The U.S. government continues to receive information that
terrorist groups in South and
Central Asia may also be planning attacks in the region, possibly
against U.S. government facilities, U.S.
citizens, or U.S. interests. The presence of Al-Qaida and its
affiliates [Taliban elements, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, indigenous sectarian
groups, and other terror organizations, many of which are on the U.S.
government's list of Foreign Terror Organizations (FTOs), poses a
potential danger to U.S. citizens in the region. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and ability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born explosive attacks, improvised explosive device attacks, assassinations, carjacking, rocket attacks, assaults, or kidnappings.
Such attacks have occurred in a number of South Asian states, including
Pakistan, where a number of extremist groups continue to target U.S. and
other Western citizens and interests, and Pakistani government and
military/law enforcement personnel. Suicide bombing attacks continue to
occur throughout the country on a regular basis, often targeting
government authorities such as police checkpoints and military
installations, as well as public areas such as mosques, and shopping
areas. In Afghanistan, remnants of the former Taliban regime and the
Al-Qaida terrorist network, as well as other groups hostile to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)/NATO military operations, remain
active. There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping and assassination of
U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout
the country. There is an increased threat of terrorism in India.
Terrorists have targeted public places in India frequented by
Westerners, including luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations,
markets, cinemas, mosques, and restaurants in large urban areas.
CENTRAL ASIA: Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic
Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the
Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are active in the Central Asian
region. Members of these groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and
attacked U.S. government interests in the past. Previous terrorist
attacks conducted in Central Asia have involved improvised explosive
devices, suicide bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings.
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Before You Go
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The Department of State encourages U.S. citizens living overseas or
planning to travel abroad to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). When you enroll in STEP, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. Enrolling will also make it easier for the Embassy to
contact you in the event of an emergency. You should remember to keep
all of your information in STEP up to date; it is particularly important
when you enroll or update your information to include a current phone
number and e-mail address.
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of
vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to
"A Safe Trip Abroad" on our website, http://travel.state.gov/
.
U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of
alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess
their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are
urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate.
As the Department of State continues to develop information on potential
security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its
Consular Information Program documents, such as Travel Warnings, Travel
Alerts, Country Information, and country specific Messages and Emergency
Messages, all of which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs
website at http://travel.state.gov/. Stay up to date by bookmarking our website or downloading our free Smart Traveler iPhone App for travel in information at your fingertips.
Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, from other countries, on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays).
U.S. Embassy Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
July 27, 2011
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update
information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence
against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens
are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take
appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces
the Worldwide Caution dated January 31, 2011, to provide updated
information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of
terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against
U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The Department of State believes
there is an enhanced potential for anti-American violence given the
death of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. Current information suggests that
Al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks
against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of
tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings,
hijackings, and bombings.
Extremists may elect to use conventional or non- conventional weapons,
and target both official and private interests. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas, and other tourist
destinations both in the United States and abroad where U.S. citizens
gather in large numbers, including during holidays.
U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack
public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Extremists have targeted and attempted attacks on subway and rail systems, aviation, and maritime services. In the past several years, these types of attacks have occurred in cities
such as Moscow, London, Madrid, Glasgow, and New York City.
EUROPE: Current information suggests that Al-Qaida and affiliated
organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. and
Western interests in Europe. European governments have taken action to
guard against terrorist attack, and some have spoken publicly about the
heightened threat conditions. In the past several years, attacks have
been planned or occurred in various European cities.
MIDDLE EAST and NORTH AFRICA: Credible information indicates terrorist
groups also seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the
Middle East and North Africa. For example, Iraq remains dangerous and
unpredictable. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout
Iraq continue. Methods of attack have included roadside improvised
explosive devices, mortars, and shootings; kidnappings still occur as
well. Security threat levels remain high in Yemen due to terrorist
activities there. The U.S. Embassy has had to close several times in
response to ongoing threats by Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
U.S. citizens as well as other Westerners have been targeted for attack
in Yemen. U.S. citizens have also been the targets of numerous
terrorist attacks in Lebanon in the past (though none recently) and the
threat of anti- Western terrorist activity continues to exist there. In
Algeria, terrorist attacks occur regularly, particularly in the Kabylie
region of the country. In the past, terrorists have targeted oil
processing facilities in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The events of the last few months in many countries in the Middle East,
including Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria, have resulted in
civil unrest and large-scale protests and demonstrations. The situation
in Libya remains volatile and dangerous and the threat of violent
military and terrorist operations remains high, even in opposition-controlled areas. U.S. citizens are warned that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate into violent clashes. U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations and riots can occur with little or no warning. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid areas
of demonstrations if possible and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of a demonstration.
AFRICA: A number of Al-Qaida operatives and other extremists are
believed to be operating in and around Africa. Since the July 11, 2010
terrorist bombings in Kampala, Uganda, for which the Somalia-based, U.S.
- designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab has claimed
responsibility, there have been increased threats against public areas
across East Africa. The terrorist attacks of August and September 2010
against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and African Union (AU)
peacekeeping forces in Somalia, as well as the bombing of hotels and
minibuses in Somalia, highlight the vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks in East Africa and around the world. Additionally, the terrorist group Al-Qaida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has declared its intention to attack
Western targets throughout the Sahel (which includes Mali, Mauritania,
and Niger). It has claimed responsibility for kidnappings, attempted kidnappings, and the murder of several Westerners throughout the region, including southern Algeria.
U.S. citizens considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in
the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there has been a notable increase in armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom by pirates. Merchant vessels continue to be hijacked in Somali territorial waters, while
others have been hijacked as far as 1,000 nautical miles off the coast
of Somalia, Yemen, and Kenya in international waters.
The U.S. government maritime authorities advise mariners to avoid the
port of Mogadishu and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the
coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of
Africa or in the Red Sea, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel
in convoys and maintain good communications at all times. U.S. citizens
traveling on commercial passenger vessels should consult with the
shipping or cruise-ship company regarding precautions that will be taken
to avoid hijacking incidents. Commercial vessels should review the
Department of Transportation Maritime
Administration's suggested piracy countermeasures for vessels transiting
the Gulf of Aden, which can be found at
http://www.marad.dot.gov/news_room_landing_page/horn_of_africa_piracy/ho
rn_of_africa_piracy.htm
SOUTH ASIA: The U.S. government continues to receive information that
terrorist groups in South and
Central Asia may also be planning attacks in the region, possibly
against U.S. government facilities, U.S.
citizens, or U.S. interests. The presence of Al-Qaida and its
affiliates [Taliban elements, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, indigenous sectarian
groups, and other terror organizations, many of which are on the U.S.
government's list of Foreign Terror Organizations (FTOs), poses a
potential danger to U.S. citizens in the region. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and ability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born explosive attacks, improvised explosive device attacks, assassinations, carjacking, rocket attacks, assaults, or kidnappings.
Such attacks have occurred in a number of South Asian states, including
Pakistan, where a number of extremist groups continue to target U.S. and
other Western citizens and interests, and Pakistani government and
military/law enforcement personnel. Suicide bombing attacks continue to
occur throughout the country on a regular basis, often targeting
government authorities such as police checkpoints and military
installations, as well as public areas such as mosques, and shopping
areas. In Afghanistan, remnants of the former Taliban regime and the
Al-Qaida terrorist network, as well as other groups hostile to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)/NATO military operations, remain
active. There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping and assassination of
U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout
the country. There is an increased threat of terrorism in India.
Terrorists have targeted public places in India frequented by
Westerners, including luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations,
markets, cinemas, mosques, and restaurants in large urban areas.
CENTRAL ASIA: Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic
Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the
Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are active in the Central Asian
region. Members of these groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and
attacked U.S. government interests in the past. Previous terrorist
attacks conducted in Central Asia have involved improvised explosive
devices, suicide bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings.
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Before You Go
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The Department of State encourages U.S. citizens living overseas or
planning to travel abroad to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). When you enroll in STEP, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. Enrolling will also make it easier for the Embassy to
contact you in the event of an emergency. You should remember to keep
all of your information in STEP up to date; it is particularly important
when you enroll or update your information to include a current phone
number and e-mail address.
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of
vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to
"A Safe Trip Abroad" on our website, http://travel.state.gov/
U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of
alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess
their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are
urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate.
As the Department of State continues to develop information on potential
security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its
Consular Information Program documents, such as Travel Warnings, Travel
Alerts, Country Information, and country specific Messages and Emergency
Messages, all of which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs
website at http://travel.state.gov/
Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, from other countries, on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays).
Friday, October 23, 2009
U.S. State Department Travel Alert - Tanzania
Travel Alert
Tanzania (including Zanzibar)
October 15, 2009
The U.S. Department of State alerts American citizens to the possibility
of election-related unrest as Zanzibar registers voters for the upcoming
general elections expected October 2010. American citizens who choose to
travel to Zanzibar during this period are advised to maintain a high
level of security vigilance and avoid political rallies, centers where
voter registrations are taking place, and related public gatherings.
This replaces the Travel Alert of August 28, 2009, to reflect continued
voter registration throughout the Archipelago of Zanzibar, which
includes both islands of Pemba and Unguja. This Travel Alert expires on
February 15, 2010.
Past elections in Zanzibar have featured violence during the campaign
season, the election and especially in the days and weeks following
announcement of the results. Since registration of voters began on the
island of Pemba on July 6, 2009, there have been reports of civil
unrest.
Voter registration on Pemba Island is expected to conclude on January
10, 2010. Voter registration on the larger island of Unguja (also
referred to as "Zanzibar") began September 12 and is expected to
conclude February 14, 2010. A second round of voter registration is
anticipated in late spring 2010 and may carry with it similar political
tensions.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should
regularly monitor the Department's Internet website
(http://travel.state.gov), where the current
Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the World Wide
Caution, can be found. Up-to-date information on safety and security can
also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.
Americans living or traveling in Tanzania are encouraged to register
with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration
website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, so that they can
obtain updated information on travel and security within Tanzania.
Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest
U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the
Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The Consular Section of
the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania can be contacted by telephone [255] (22)
266-8001 ext. 4122 and fax [255] (22) 266-8238. You may also contact the
U.S. Embassy in Tanzania via email at drsacs@state.gov. For after hour
emergencies U.S. citizens should call [255] (22) 266-8001.
Tanzania (including Zanzibar)
October 15, 2009
The U.S. Department of State alerts American citizens to the possibility
of election-related unrest as Zanzibar registers voters for the upcoming
general elections expected October 2010. American citizens who choose to
travel to Zanzibar during this period are advised to maintain a high
level of security vigilance and avoid political rallies, centers where
voter registrations are taking place, and related public gatherings.
This replaces the Travel Alert of August 28, 2009, to reflect continued
voter registration throughout the Archipelago of Zanzibar, which
includes both islands of Pemba and Unguja. This Travel Alert expires on
February 15, 2010.
Past elections in Zanzibar have featured violence during the campaign
season, the election and especially in the days and weeks following
announcement of the results. Since registration of voters began on the
island of Pemba on July 6, 2009, there have been reports of civil
unrest.
Voter registration on Pemba Island is expected to conclude on January
10, 2010. Voter registration on the larger island of Unguja (also
referred to as "Zanzibar") began September 12 and is expected to
conclude February 14, 2010. A second round of voter registration is
anticipated in late spring 2010 and may carry with it similar political
tensions.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should
regularly monitor the Department's Internet website
(http://travel.state.gov
Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the World Wide
Caution, can be found. Up-to-date information on safety and security can
also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.
Americans living or traveling in Tanzania are encouraged to register
with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration
website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, so that they can
obtain updated information on travel and security within Tanzania.
Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest
U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the
Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The Consular Section of
the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania can be contacted by telephone [255] (22)
266-8001 ext. 4122 and fax [255] (22) 266-8238. You may also contact the
U.S. Embassy in Tanzania via email at drsacs@state.gov. For after hour
emergencies U.S. citizens should call [255] (22) 266-8001.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ruksa Kwenda Cuba! - Rais Obama
Aisei, Rais Obama kafanya mazito. Baada ya miaka zaidi ya arobaini sasa ni ruksa kusafiri kutoka Marekani kwenda Cuba na kutuma pesa Cuba. Ni makubwa! Cuba si kisiwa kilicho kilomita 140 tu kutoka Marekani. Lakini serikali ya Marekani ilizuia usafiri na biashara kati ya nchi hizo shauri ya Cuba kuwa nchi ya KiComunisti.
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Kutoka CNN.com
Obama to ease Cuba travel restrictions
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Obama administration has decided to loosen restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba for Cuban-Americans, senior administration officials said Monday.
The changes in Cuban policy will be unveiled before President Obama's trip to the Summit of the Americas.
The White House plans to announce the change later Monday.
The decision represents a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba.
It comes days before Obama leaves for the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.
Before he was elected, Obama promised to lower some of the barriers in Cuban-American relations.
Provisions attached to a $410 billion supplemental budget Obama signed in March also made it easier for Cuban-Americans to travel to Cuba and to send money to family members on the island. In addition, they facilitated the sale of agricultural and pharmaceutical products to Cuba.
The provisions loosened restrictions enacted by President Bush after he came to office in 2001.
Several members of Congress see broader relations with Cuba as vital to U.S. interests. A group of senators and other supporters unveiled a bill March 31 to lift the 47-year-old travel ban to Cuba.
"I think that we finally reached a new watermark here on this issue," said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota, one of the bill's sponsors.
Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, another sponsor of the bill, issued a draft report in February that said it was time to reconsider the economic sanctions. Lugar is the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus also said it is time to change U.S. policy toward Cuba after returning from a meeting in Havana last week with both Fidel Castro and Cuban President Raul Castro.
Other lawmakers, however, remain adamantly opposed to easing sanctions on Cuba, arguing that such a move would only reward and strengthen the Castro regime.
Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, last week urged Obama to refrain from easing the trade embargo or travel restrictions until the Cuban government releases all "prisoners of conscience," shows greater respect for freedom of religion and speech and holds "free and fair" elections.
"Over the past 50 years, the Castros and their secret police have been directly responsible for killing thousands of nonviolent, courageous pro-democracy activists and for jailing and torturing tens of thousands of others. And they continue to this day to perpetrate their brutal crimes," Smith said.
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said it makes no sense to continue what she characterized as a failed policy.
"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but by any objective standard our current policy toward Cuba just hasn't worked. Simply put, it's time to open dialogue and discussion with Cuba," Lee said in a statement
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Kutoka CNN.com
Obama to ease Cuba travel restrictions
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Obama administration has decided to loosen restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba for Cuban-Americans, senior administration officials said Monday.
The changes in Cuban policy will be unveiled before President Obama's trip to the Summit of the Americas.
The White House plans to announce the change later Monday.
The decision represents a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba.
It comes days before Obama leaves for the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.
Before he was elected, Obama promised to lower some of the barriers in Cuban-American relations.
Provisions attached to a $410 billion supplemental budget Obama signed in March also made it easier for Cuban-Americans to travel to Cuba and to send money to family members on the island. In addition, they facilitated the sale of agricultural and pharmaceutical products to Cuba.
The provisions loosened restrictions enacted by President Bush after he came to office in 2001.
Several members of Congress see broader relations with Cuba as vital to U.S. interests. A group of senators and other supporters unveiled a bill March 31 to lift the 47-year-old travel ban to Cuba.
"I think that we finally reached a new watermark here on this issue," said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota, one of the bill's sponsors.
Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, another sponsor of the bill, issued a draft report in February that said it was time to reconsider the economic sanctions. Lugar is the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus also said it is time to change U.S. policy toward Cuba after returning from a meeting in Havana last week with both Fidel Castro and Cuban President Raul Castro.
Other lawmakers, however, remain adamantly opposed to easing sanctions on Cuba, arguing that such a move would only reward and strengthen the Castro regime.
Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, last week urged Obama to refrain from easing the trade embargo or travel restrictions until the Cuban government releases all "prisoners of conscience," shows greater respect for freedom of religion and speech and holds "free and fair" elections.
"Over the past 50 years, the Castros and their secret police have been directly responsible for killing thousands of nonviolent, courageous pro-democracy activists and for jailing and torturing tens of thousands of others. And they continue to this day to perpetrate their brutal crimes," Smith said.
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said it makes no sense to continue what she characterized as a failed policy.
"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but by any objective standard our current policy toward Cuba just hasn't worked. Simply put, it's time to open dialogue and discussion with Cuba," Lee said in a statement
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Onyo Kwa waMarekani wanaoenda Burundi
Hivi Kuna nini tena huko Burundi?
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Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
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This information is current as of today, Sun Jan 18 23:34:32 2009.
BURUNDI
January 08, 2009
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burundi and continues to caution Americans against non-essential travel outside the capital, Bujumbura. The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of its personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of Bujumbura are off-limits to U.S. government personnel. This replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi dated April 22, 2008 to provide information concerning the failure of government and rebel forces to implement a cease-fire agreement, and revised information on security restrictions for Embassy personnel.
Burundi was plagued by a civil war from 1993 to 2006 that often involved non-governmental and non-combatant targets. In September 2006, the government and the last rebel group not party to peace accords, the PALIPEHUTU–FNL (FNL), signed a cease-fire agreement. However, many of the cease-fire provisions have not been implemented. Rebel forces still retain the capability to conduct indirect fire attacks on the capital. In April 2008, rebel forces engaged Burundian military units in and around the Bujumbura city limits, though government troops quickly overcame them. The FNL leaders agreed to discontinue hostilities and to implement fully the cease-fire agreement. Despite the cessation of hostilities, the FNL are still present throughout Bujumbura Rural, which surrounds the capital city. Both sides have not yet completed a final peace agreement.
Crime, often committed by groups of armed bandits or street children, poses the highest risk for foreign visitors to both Bujumbura and Burundi in general. Common crimes include muggings, burglaries, robberies, and carjackings. Visitors should be careful when stopped in heavy traffic due to the threat of robbery by roving bands of criminals. The U.S. Embassy has received reports of armed criminals ambushing vehicles, particularly on the roads leading out of Bujumbura. U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from walking on the streets after dark and from using local public transportation at any time. Due to the lack of resources, local authorities in any part of Burundi often are unable to provide timely assistance during an emergency.
The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of Embassy personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of Bujumbura, the capital, are off-limits to Embassy personnel. The Embassy's Regional Security Officer (RSO) must pre-approve all travel outside the capital by U.S. Embassy personnel, and employees must travel in two-vehicle convoys. The RSO also requires additional security precautions for U.S. Embassy personnel traveling north to Cibitoke and south to Rumonge along the national highways. The Embassy recommends that American citizens not travel on national highways from dusk to dawn.
American citizens who travel to or remain in Burundi despite this Travel Warning are urged to contact the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura for information on the latest Embassy security guidelines, and to register at the State Department's travel registration website. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. Americans without internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura at Avenue des Etats-Unis. The hours for non-emergency American Citizen Services are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. The Embassy Consular section can be reached by telephone, including after hours emergencies, at (257) 22-20-7000, or by fax at (257) 22-22-2926. Security information for American citizens in Burundi is posted at the Embassy's website .
For further information, consult the Country Specific Information for Burundi and the current Worldwide Caution Travel Alert , available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. Updated information on travel and security in Burundi is available at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, and for callers in other countries, a regular toll line at 202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
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This information is current as of today, Sun Jan 18 23:34:32 2009.
BURUNDI
January 08, 2009
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burundi and continues to caution Americans against non-essential travel outside the capital, Bujumbura. The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of its personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of Bujumbura are off-limits to U.S. government personnel. This replaces the Travel Warning for Burundi dated April 22, 2008 to provide information concerning the failure of government and rebel forces to implement a cease-fire agreement, and revised information on security restrictions for Embassy personnel.
Burundi was plagued by a civil war from 1993 to 2006 that often involved non-governmental and non-combatant targets. In September 2006, the government and the last rebel group not party to peace accords, the PALIPEHUTU–FNL (FNL), signed a cease-fire agreement. However, many of the cease-fire provisions have not been implemented. Rebel forces still retain the capability to conduct indirect fire attacks on the capital. In April 2008, rebel forces engaged Burundian military units in and around the Bujumbura city limits, though government troops quickly overcame them. The FNL leaders agreed to discontinue hostilities and to implement fully the cease-fire agreement. Despite the cessation of hostilities, the FNL are still present throughout Bujumbura Rural, which surrounds the capital city. Both sides have not yet completed a final peace agreement.
Crime, often committed by groups of armed bandits or street children, poses the highest risk for foreign visitors to both Bujumbura and Burundi in general. Common crimes include muggings, burglaries, robberies, and carjackings. Visitors should be careful when stopped in heavy traffic due to the threat of robbery by roving bands of criminals. The U.S. Embassy has received reports of armed criminals ambushing vehicles, particularly on the roads leading out of Bujumbura. U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from walking on the streets after dark and from using local public transportation at any time. Due to the lack of resources, local authorities in any part of Burundi often are unable to provide timely assistance during an emergency.
The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of Embassy personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of Bujumbura, the capital, are off-limits to Embassy personnel. The Embassy's Regional Security Officer (RSO) must pre-approve all travel outside the capital by U.S. Embassy personnel, and employees must travel in two-vehicle convoys. The RSO also requires additional security precautions for U.S. Embassy personnel traveling north to Cibitoke and south to Rumonge along the national highways. The Embassy recommends that American citizens not travel on national highways from dusk to dawn.
American citizens who travel to or remain in Burundi despite this Travel Warning are urged to contact the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura for information on the latest Embassy security guidelines, and to register at the State Department's travel registration website. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. Americans without internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura at Avenue des Etats-Unis. The hours for non-emergency American Citizen Services are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. The Embassy Consular section can be reached by telephone, including after hours emergencies, at (257) 22-20-7000, or by fax at (257) 22-22-2926. Security information for American citizens in Burundi is posted at the Embassy's website .
For further information, consult the Country Specific Information for Burundi and the current Worldwide Caution Travel Alert , available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. Updated information on travel and security in Burundi is available at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, and for callers in other countries, a regular toll line at 202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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