Travel Warnings and Warden Messages
Explosions at Hadda Compound in Sanaa
April 06, 2008
The U.S. Embassy has reports that the area of the Hadda Compound in Sanaa was targeted by three explosive rounds at approximately 8:00 p.m. on April 6. Two of the rounds exploded inside the compound and one outside. There have been no reports of injuries. The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to exercise caution in this area of city, and will report any further information that may become available.
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 Consular Information Sheet for Yemen, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov.