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#CARD:Liberia:Travel\Consular Information
Liberia - Travel Warning
October 18, 1993
Although a peace accord was signed on July 25, 1993, U.S. citizens are
warned against travel to Liberia because of continuing unsettled conditions.
A security buffer, made up of forces of the West African Peace Monitoring
Group, (ECOMOG), surrounds Monrovia. Roads leading out from Monrovia are
not open for travel except for limited pre-approved trips. Travelers to the
interior of Liberia may be in danger of being detained, harassed, delayed,
injured or killed. Additional information may be found in the Department of
State's Consular Information Sheet on Liberia.
No. 93-041
This replaces the Travel Warning dated February 17, 1993, to inform of the
peace accord signing and to revise travel limitations on roads leading from
Monrovia.
Liberia - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Warning: Although a Peace Accord was signed on July 25, 1993, U.S. citizens
are warned against travel to Liberia because of continuing unsettled
conditions. A security buffer, made up of forces of the West African Peace
Monitoring Group, (ECOMOG), surrounds Monrovia. Roads leading out from
Monrovia are not open for travel except for limited pre-approved trips.
Travelers to the interior of Liberia may be in danger of being detained,
harassed, delayed, injured or killed.
Country Description: Liberia is a developing West African country which has
suffered internal strife for the past several years. Tourism facilities are
poor, and in some cases, non-existent.
Entry Requirements: Travelers who plan a trip to Liberia despite this
warning are required to have a passport and a visa prior to arrival.
Evidence of yellow fever vaccinations are required. An exit permit must be
obtained from Liberian immigration authorities upon arrival. Further
information on entry requirements for Liberia can be obtained from the
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia, 5201 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20011. The telephone numbers are (202) 723-0437 to 723-0440.
Areas of Instability: The situation in Liberia changes virtually daily.
Although a security buffer exists around Monrovia, tensions remain high in
much of the country. There have been incidents of violence against
civilians by partisans of Liberia's several warring factions. Travelers,
including U.S. citizens, have been detained, harassed, delayed, injured or
killed. The roads leading from Monrovia are closed except for limited pre-
approved travel. U.S. Embassy employees are not allowed to travel outside
Monrovia except for official business. Roberts International Airport
outside of Monrovia is closed. Limited air service exists only between
Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia and Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, and Freetown,
Sierra Leone. No major international air carrier serves Spriggs Payne
Airfield. Overland routes to other West African countries are not open. A
curfew is strictly enforced in Monrovia.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities have been disrupted. Medicines are
scarce. Information on health matters may be obtained from the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Monrovia's crime rate is high. Foreigners, including
U.S. citizens, have been targets of street crime. Residential break-ins are
common. The police are largely incapable of providing effective protection.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Country Infrastructure: Lodging, water, electricity, fuel, transportation,
telephone and postal services continue to be uneven in Monrovia. Such
services are nonexistent or severely limited in rural areas. Mail delivery
is erratic. Parcel delivery service is available to Monrovia. Courier mail
services are available in Monrovia.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia
may obtain updated information on travel and security in Liberia. Consular
assistance may be limited by the unrest in the country.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in the capital of Monrovia at
111 United Nations Drive. Telephone numbers are (231) 222991 through
222994. The U.S. Embassy's mailing address is P.O. Box 10-0098, Mamba
Point, Monrovia, or APO AE 09813.
No. 93-279
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 17, 1993, to
reflect a revised Travel Warning and areas of instability.
#ENDCARD