travel warnings and warden messages Warden Message: Fighting in Sanaa Has Ceased, but Embassy Calls for Continued Caution March 02, 2007

The fighting reported by the U.S. Embassy near the Shahran Hotel in southern Sanaa ceased late on March 1. While U.S. Embassy personnel are no longer restricted to their residences, the Embassy has instructed personnel to remain vigilant and cautious in their movements. Individuals may report suspicious or threatening activity to the Embassy at any time via the telephone numbers listed below. 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 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.

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