Demonstration Notices
Demonstrations in Sanaa Today, January 22
January 22, 2008
The U.S. Embassy has information that there is a protest and march planned today in support of the Palestinian cause and against Israel. It will start at 9:00 AM on the Ring Road near the old university and will proceed to the UNDP office on 60 Meter Road. Additionally, the Embassy has preliminary reports of separate gatherings near the reviewing stands on 70 Meter Road and in Hadda near the post office. Other demonstrations are possible throughout Sanaa. Embassy personnel have been instructed to avoid these areas until the crowds have dispersed. The Embassy reminds American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Dhahr Himyar Zone, Sheraton Hotel District, P.O. Box 22347. The telephone number of the Consular Section is (967)(1) 755-2000, extension 2153 or 2266. The fax number is (967)(1) 303-175. The after hours emergency number is (967)(1)755-2000 (press zero for extension). In case of an emergency, if these regular numbers do not work, please call 967-733213509.
Current information on travel and security in Yemen may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Travel Warning for Yemen, the Country Specific Information for Yemen, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov .