Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Algeria
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 13:59:40 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Algeria
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Algeria - Warning
 October 9, 1992

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to defer all travel 
to Algeria.  The U.S. government has ordered the departure of minor 
dependents of embassy personnel and has authorized the voluntary 
departure of other dependents, in response to the increased risk of 
terrorist bombings, assassinations, other violence and political 
turmoil.  U.S. citizens currently in Algeria should consider taking 
similar precautions.

Terrorist bombs exploded in Algiers on August 26th at the 
international airport and at the office of an international airline. 
 Other bombings and shootings have occurred recently.  These 
developments indicate that foreigners may become the victims of 
violence.  U.S. citizens currently in Algeria are advised to avoid 
all public gatherings and demonstrations, and take precautions to 
avoid terrorist attacks.  They should cooperate fully with security 
forces at all times, and should remain in close contact with the 
U.S. Embassy in Algiers for additional specific instructions.

U.S. citizens currently in Algeria should avoid travel to the far 
southern region of Algeria.  Numerous incidents of banditry and 
assault involving foreigners have been reported.  Bandits have 
robbed, assaulted, kidnapped, and killed travelers in southern 
Algeria.  The government of Niger has closed the main crossing point 
between Niger and Algeria for security reasons.

U.S. citizens currently in Algeria are encouraged to register with 
and request current information from the American Embassy in Algiers 
(tel.  60-14-25 or 60-12-55).  Operations at the U.S. Consulate in 
Oran have been temporarily suspended.

 No. 92-171

This replaces the advisory dated October 7, 1992 to clarify the 
status of U.S. Embassy dependents in Algeria and to advise that U.S. 
citizens take precautions similar to those of U.S. Embassy personnel.