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- Somalia - Travel Warning
- October 6, 1993
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- The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Somalia
- at this time. The threat to U.S. citizens has greatly intensified. The
- United States Liaison Office in Mogadishu cannot offer American citizens
- full consular services and protection. U.S. citizens presently in Somalia
- who are not affiliated with the U.N. effort are advised to leave Somalia
- immediately.
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- No. 93-039
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- This replaces the Travel Warning dated September 24, 1993, to advise all
- U.S. citizens in Somalia that the threat has intensified and to depart
- immediately.
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- Somalia - Consular Information Sheet
- September 28, 1993
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- Warning: The Department of State warns United States citizens to defer all
- travel to Somalia at this time. The Department of State has received
- information that Americans in Somalia might be at risk of being kidnapped by
- persons associated with Somali warlord Aideed. The United States Liaison
- Office in Mogadishu has advised all Americans living in Mogadishu to leave
- Somalia immediately.
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- Entry Requirements: No visas are required for entry into Somalia. There is
- no functioning Somali Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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- Areas of Instability: Almost the total country of Somalia is in a state of
- anarchy, although some areas in the north have suffered less from famine and
- banditry. There is no functioning national government, and no U.S.
- protective service is available.
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- Medical Information: Anyone entering Somalia must receive immunization
- against cholera, typhoid, and yellow fever, and obtain a doctor's advice
- regarding any other immunizations that might be necessary. There are
- virtually no health facilities or medicines available in Somalia.
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- Information on Crime: Looting, banditry, and all forms of violent crime are
- common in Somalia. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be
- reported immediately to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
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- Other Information: Electricity, water, food and lodging are unobtainable on
- a regular basis. Foreigners must bring a supply of bottled water, vitamins,
- and any personal medications. Lodging is generally located through personal
- contact with a relief organization or other individuals in Somalia.
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- Registration: U.S. citizens who plan to enter Somalia, despite this
- warning, may register at U.S. Embassies in Kenya, Djibouti or Ethiopia and
- obtain updated information on current circumstances in Somalia.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu was evacuated on January 5,
- 1991. The United States government is unable to offer any type of
- assistance or protection to American citizens in Somalia.
-
- No. 93-251
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 20, 1993, to
- advise U. S. citizens in Mogadishu to depart Somalia.
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