Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Somalia
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1993 16:50:27 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Somalia
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Somalia - Travel Warning
 October 6, 1993

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to 
Somalia at this time.  The threat to U.S. citizens has greatly 
intensified.  The United States Liaison Office in Mogadishu cannot 
offer American citizens full consular services and protection.  U.S. 
citizens presently in Somalia who are not affiliated with the U.N. 
effort are advised to leave Somalia immediately.

 No. 93-039

This replaces the Travel Warning dated September 24, 1993, to 
advise all U.S. citizens in Somalia that the threat has intensified 
and to depart immediately.

Somalia - Consular Information Sheet
 September 28, 1993

Warning:  The Department of State warns United States citizens to 
defer all travel to Somalia at this time.  The Department of State 
has received information that Americans in Somalia might be at risk 
of being kidnapped by persons associated with Somali warlord Aideed. 
 The United States Liaison Office in Mogadishu has advised all 
Americans living in Mogadishu to leave Somalia immediately.

Entry Requirements:  No visas are required for entry into Somalia.  
There is no functioning Somali Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Areas of Instability:  Almost the total country of Somalia is in a 
state of anarchy, although some areas in the north have suffered 
less from famine and banditry.  There is no functioning national 
government, and no U.S. protective service is available.

Medical Information:  Anyone entering Somalia must receive 
immunization against cholera, typhoid, and yellow fever, and obtain 
a doctor's advice regarding any other immunizations that might be 
necessary.  There are virtually no health facilities or medicines 
available in Somalia.

Information on Crime:  Looting, banditry, and all forms of violent 
crime are common in Somalia.  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. 
passport should be reported immediately to the nearest U.S. embassy 
or consulate.

Other Information:  Electricity, water, food and lodging are 
unobtainable on a regular basis.  Foreigners must bring a supply of 
bottled water, vitamins, and any personal medications.  Lodging is 
generally located through personal contact with a relief 
organization or other individuals in Somalia.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who plan to enter Somalia, despite 
this warning, may register at U.S. Embassies in Kenya, Djibouti or 
Ethiopia and obtain updated information on current circumstances in 
Somalia.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu was evacuated on 
January 5, 1991.  The United States government is unable to offer 
any type of assistance or protection to American citizens in Somalia.

 No. 93-251

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 20, 
1993, to advise U. S. citizens in Mogadishu to depart Somalia.