Warden Message: Libya Anticipates National Day Rallies; Caution Advised

Consular Affairs Bulletins Report

U.S. Embassy Tripoli released the following Warden Message on August 30:

This warden message alerts U.S. citizens to exercise caution and maintain vigilance in daily activities on September 1 and 2.

Large crowds are expected at celebratory events throughout the major population centers of Libya on Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2.  Due to the unusually large crowds expected, all American citizens are advised to exercise caution while traveling near downtown Tripoli, Benghazi, and other Libyan towns on September 1-2.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in Serraj neighborhood on the connection road with Krimia neighborhood. The Chinese Ambassador’s residence is on the same road. Our phone numbers are (091) 379-4560 during business hours or (091) 366-2696 (which is also the after-hours number for emergencies involving American citizens).

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website (http://Libya.usembassy.gov) and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website (www.travel.state.gov), where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information.  The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the United States and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.