Travel Warnings & Warden Messages
Heightened Security Concerns in Yemen
September 18, 2009
During the final days of Ramadan and throughout the Eid holiday, the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a remains concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a recommends avoiding hotels during this period.
The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a encourages all U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to maintain their security awareness. Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a’s website, http://yemen.usembassy.gov, and the U.S. Department of State's travel website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution and other Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts can be found.
U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy via email at SanaaACS@state.gov or by calling [967] 1 755 2266 or 2153 for routine services or [967] 1 755 2000 for after hours emergencies. This complete message is available on the Embassy's website at http://yemen.usembassy.gov/yemen/citizen_citizen_services.html