Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Sierra Leone
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 16:18:12 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sierra Leone
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SIERRA LEONE - WARNING
 November 13, 1992

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution 
when considering 
travel to Sierra Leone.  A recent military coup has resulted in an 
active, highly 
visible military presence throughout the country.  Travelers should 
especially avoid 
the Kono district in the eastern province where there has been an 
outbreak of 
fighting.  Americans already in this area have been urged to depart 
until the 
situation stabilizes.

Extreme caution should be exercised in the eastern and southern 
border areas with 
Liberia, where fighting resulting from a rebel incursion from 
Liberia continues.  The 
area of Kailahun, northeast of Daru, should be avoided.

In Freetown, a curfew remains in effect and is strictly enforced.  
Similar curfews 
have been imposed in other areas.  Travelers should remain alert to 
possible curfew 
restrictions throughout the country.  Roadblocks manned by military 
personnel 
exist at key points.  Petty street crime and theft of 
wallets/passports remain a 
problem.

Dual U.S.-Sierra Leonean citizens traveling on their Sierra Leone 
passports should 
be aware that bearers of Sierra Leone passports are now required to 
present proof of 
payment of taxes before being granted departure clearance from the 
country.

All U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Sierra Leone are urged to 
register with the 
U.S. Embassy in Freetown and to receive updated security 
information.  The 
Embassy is located at No. 1 Walpole Street, telephone (232) (22) 
226481.

No. 92-177

This replaces the travel advisory dated June 29, 1992, and advises 
travelers to avoid 
or depart the Kono district.