Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal

September 2, 2007

The Embassy has received information that 4 bombs have gone off in Kathmandu this afternoon – one in Kuleshwor, one in Balju, one in New Road and one in front of the World Trade Center across from the National Stadium.  Several injuries have been reported.  American citizens are advised to avoid these areas and exercise extreme caution.  Please listen to local news broadcasts for further information.

For further information about security conditions in Nepal, American citizens are encouraged to refer to the Consular Information Sheet for Nepal and the current Travel Warning for Nepal issued on May 07, 2007 (http://travel.state.gov).  American citizens are also encouraged to refer to the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement for additional travel safety and security information.  These documents are available on the homepage of the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs at http://travel.state.gov and the American Embassy in Nepal's home page at http://nepal.usembassy.gov.  The State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs maintains an information line at 1-888-407-4747 toll free or (202) 501-4444 Monday through Friday (excluding U.S. Government holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.   Specific information may also be obtained by calling the Embassy at 977-1-400-7200 during working hours and at 977-1-400-7266 during evenings and weekends and asking for the American Citizen Services unit of the Consular Section.