Travel
Travel
Cautions During Travelling
Keep in touch with your family and let them know where you are going. Lack of communication can cause your family distress and worry. You could be the subject of a major police search instigated by anxious relativesIf you use a credit card your family can check on your approximate whereabouts through your bank provided, you have given them approval to access details of your credit card.If you are in an area experiencing civil unrest or a natural disaster, or if you are planning to travel to a remote area, it is advisable to register at the nearest embassy or consulate.
In the aftermath of the May 26th bombing of two hotels in the town of Negalle Borena in south eastern Ethiopia and in response to heightened security concerns in that region, the Embassy reiterates its advice to American citizens to avoid travel to the Somali region of Ethiopia and the town of Dire Dawa and the surrounding area. The Embassy recommends that Americans avoid public gatherings and public places, including hotels, and that they avoid using public transportation and avoid transportation hubs.
It should be noted as well that the Americans recently detained by MSS had previously visited China without incident, but were nonetheless detained during their most recent visits. At least two of the Americans were identified by MSS as persons of interest, even though they had changed their names in the U.S. upon naturalization or marriage.
