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Rwanda - Travel Warning
August 3, 1994
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Rwanda.
Although fighting inside Rwanda has largely ceased, the situation is very
volatile, and there is high potential for new outbreaks of ethnic violence.
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali re-opened on August 3, 1994 with limited staff.
The Embassy has no communication facilities or electricity, and only
emergency consular services are available.
No. 94-033
This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 2, 1994, to inform that the U.S.
Embassy in Kigali has re-opened on a very limited basis.
Rwanda - Consular Information Sheet
August 4, 1994
Warning: The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to
Rwanda. Although fighting inside Rwanda has largely ceased, the situation
is very volatile, and there is high potential for new outbreaks of ethnic
violence. The U.S. Embassy in Kigali re-opened on August 3 with limited
staff. The Embassy has no communication facilities or electricity, and only
emergency consular services are available.
Country Description: Rwanda is a central/east African country torn by
ethnic and political strife. A three-month civil war ended in mid-July.
Much of the country's basic infrastructure--telephones, water distribution,
electricity, etc.--was destroyed in the war.
Entry Requirements: The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the U.S. has
been closed. Information about travel requirements to Rwanda may be
obtained at Rwandan embassies and consulates in third countries.
Areas of Instability: Although fighting has largely stopped in Rwanda,
inter-ethnic hostility remains high, and the situation is very volatile.
Outbreaks of violence can occur at any time throughout the country.
Although such violence is generally not directed against foreign visitors,
there is danger in being caught in the middle of fighting. Border areas are
particularly unstable, especially on the western and southern borders with
Zaire and Burundi, where there are large concentrations of refugees and
displaced persons.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are severely limited and extremely
overburdened. Almost all medical facilities in the capital, Kigali, were
destroyed during the 3-month civil war. Many medical facilities in the rest
of the country were also destroyed. Facilities still in operation have no
running water or electricity and few medications or supplies. There is
constant danger of disease due to the lack of sanitation and the presence of
unburied bodies. Health officials express the fear that epidemics may break
out, particularly in the capital. Questions on health matters may be
referred to the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Looting and street crime are common. There are no
civilian law enforcement authorities functioning in Rwanda at this time.
Other Information: Clean water and food are unavailable on a regular basis,
and only rudimentary lodging can be found. There is no electricity or
telephone service in Rwanda, although occasional offices or hotels may have
generators. Travelers must be completely self-sufficient and must bring a
supply of bottled water, food, vitamins and personal medications. There is
no commercial air service to Rwanda at this time. Travelers coming to work
with humanitarian relief efforts should discuss travel and logistic
arrangements with their organization before departing for Rwanda.
Registration: U.S. citizens who plan to enter Rwanda, despite these
conditions, may register at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali or at a U.S. Embassy
in a neighboring country. The Embassy in Kigali is not able to offer other
than emergency consular services at this time.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, is located at
Boulevard de la Revolution, B.P. 28. The Embassy is currently without
telephones.
No. 94-153
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet issued June 7, 1994, to reflect
the current situation in Rwanda and to advise that the U.S. Embassy in
Kigali has re-opened on a limited basis.