Due to celebrations surrounding the thirtieth anniversary of South Yemen's independence from British occupation on November 30, 2007, large celebratory gatherings throughout Aden are expected in honor of the event. Significant congestion of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic is also expected. In anticipation of wide support for this holiday in Aden, the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa has prohibited all American personnel from traveling to Aden from November 29 through December1, 2007.
As a result of an active Al-Qaeda presence in Yemen and the ongoing threat that Western interests may be targeted, the Embassy urges U.S. citizens in Yemen to exercise caution and take prudent measures to maintain their security: maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, keep a low profile, vary times and routes for all travel, and ensure travel documents are current.
The U.S. Embassy Dhahr Himyar Zone,
Sheraton Hotel District,
P.O. Box 22347.
Consular telephone: (967)(1) 755-2000, ext 2153 or 2266.
Fax: (967)(1) 303-175.
After hours emergency number: (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. | 
