Ramadan Warden Message (08-09-2010)

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) may use the Ramadan season as an opportunity to conduct attacks against American citizens and interests.   American citizens traveling to or residing in Yemen should maintain a sense of heightened vigilance during Ramadan.  We encourage American citizens to be especially aware of their security and surroundings.  The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid areas with significant crowds, places where large numbers of foreigners gather, and large cultural or other events without a visible security presence.  Enhanced security awareness also includes varying routes and times of movements to and from work.  American citizens should stay current on local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Please consult our Country Specific Information page on Yemen for details regarding suggested security practices.  

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 afterhours 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.