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Two explosive devices (one confirmed vehicle-borne; one suspected to be vehicle-borne) were discovered in Aden today. As a result, the US Embassy has restricted its employees’ movements within Sanaa and canceled all travel outside of Sanaa through opening of business on Saturday, July 14. Additionally, all travel to Aden governorate has been canceled until further notice. On July 14, the Embassy will reassess the situation and inform American citizens of any change in these restrictions.
The Embassy urges all American citizens to avoid travel to Aden governorate at this time, and encourages them to maintain a high level of vigilance throughout Yemen. Avoid large crowds and demonstrations, keep a low profile, vary times and routes for all travel, and ensure travel documents are current.
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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