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Message for U.S. Citizens: Djibouti City (Djibouti), Road Closures
Transportation Security
Africa > Djibouti > Djibouti
11/14/2012
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the 39th Session of The Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be held at the Kempinski Palace Hotel from November 14, 2012 to November 18, 2012. Due to the high level of security associated with this event, the U.S. Embassy recommends that all U.S. citizens avoid the area around the Kempinski Palace Hotel while the conference is in session. Moreover, the Embassy expects a number of road closures as motorcades move high-ranking delegates throughout Djibouti city during the conference.
If you live in or travel to Djibouti, please take the time to tell us about your trip by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). If you enroll, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency. You should remember to keep all of your information in STEP up to date. It is important during enrollment or updating of information to include your current phone number and current email address where you can be reached in case of an emergency. You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the U.S. Embassy Djibouti Website. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State’s, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States, or for callers from other countries, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). You can also download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips. The U.S. Embassy is located at Lot number 350-B, Lotissement Haramous, Djibouti City. The mailing address is B.P. 185, Lot number 350-B, Lotissement Haramous, Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti. U.S. citizens may contact the U.S. Embassy at any time by dialing (253) 21-453-000. Regular business hours are Sundays - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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