Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal
May 28, 2008
With the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly tomorrow and the expectation that the Assembly’s first action will be to declare a republic, the security situation in Kathmandu may become unstable. Specifically, the Government of Nepal has declared 3 areas off-limits for demonstrations: the Convention Center, around the Prime Minister’s residence and around the Palace. As a preventative measure, the U.S. Embassy has decided to close Phora Durbar, which is located across from the Palace, for tomorrow. American citizens are encouraged to exercise caution when moving about town, to avoid the areas mentioned above, and to stay away from demonstrations in other locations, should they occur.
For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov . Americans living or traveling in Nepal are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is located at Maharajgunj. The telephone number is 977-1-4007200, 4007201. The number for after-hours emergencies is 977-1-4007266,4007269. The fax number is 977-1-4007281. The Consulate’s e-mail address is consktm@state.gov and its Internet web page is http://nepal.usembassy.gov U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State’s latest Country Specific Information for Nepal and the Worldwide Caution, both available at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).