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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Sierra Leone
- Date: 16 Nov 1992 16:55:03 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sierra Leone
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- SIERRA LEONE - WARNING
- November 13, 1992
-
- The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution
- when considering travel to Sierra Leone. A recent military coup has
- resulted in an active, highly visible military presence throughout
- the country. Travelers should especially avoid the Kono district in
- the eastern province where there has been an outbreak of fighting.
- Americans already in this area have been urged to depart until the
- situation stabilizes.
-
- Extreme caution should be exercised in the eastern and southern
- border areas with Liberia, where fighting resulting from a rebel
- incursion from Liberia continues. The area of Kailahun, northeast
- of Daru, should be avoided.
-
- In Freetown, a curfew remains in effect and is strictly enforced.
- Similar curfews have been imposed in other areas. Travelers should
- remain alert to possible curfew restrictions throughout the country.
- Roadblocks manned by military personnel exist at key points. Petty
- street crime and theft of wallets/passports remain a problem.
-
- Dual U.S.-Sierra Leonean citizens traveling on their Sierra Leone
- passports should be aware that bearers of Sierra Leone passports are
- now required to present proof of payment of taxes before being
- granted departure clearance from the country.
-
- All U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Sierra Leone are urged to
- register with the U.S. Embassy in Freetown and to receive updated
- security information. The Embassy is located at No. 1 Walpole
- Street, telephone (232) (22) 226481.
-
- No. 92-177
-
- This replaces the travel advisory dated June 29, 1992, and advises
- travelers to avoid or depart the Kono district.
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-