Travel Warnings and Warden Messages
September 17, 2008 Embassy Attack
On September 17, at approximately 9:15 a.m. a car exploded in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa. The initial explosion was followed by several secondary explosions and casualties were reported. The embassy and consular section will be closed following the incident. We will send further updates as information becomes available. The embassy Consular Section will be closed for routine services until further notice.
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