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The U.S. Embassy has reports that there will be a demonstration in Tahrir Square in support of the new weapons law in Sanaa today (September 4) starting at around 9:00 AM. Although the demonstration is expected to be peaceful, the surrounding streets may be locked down and heavy traffic congestion is expected. U.S. Embassy personnel have been instructed to avoid the area. We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
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. For the latest health information for travelers overseas, please call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) or visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
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