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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Rwanda
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Rwanda - Travel Warning
 September 12, 1995

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to 
Rwanda.  Sporadic fighting continues inside Rwanda; border areas in 
particular have been the sight of low-key insurgent outbreaks.  
Further, poor communication, transportation, and health services 
continue to make travel in Rwanda difficult and potentially 
hazardous.  The U.S. Embassy in Kigali resumed consular services 
July 26, 1995.

 No. 95-028

This replaces the Travel Warning dated August 4, 1994 to update 
information on the security situation in Rwanda and to note the 
resumption of consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali.


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.


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