Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal

December 3, 2009

The Regional Security Office of the U.S. Embassy has lifted the caution issued on May 28 that arose from a bombing incident on May 23, 2009 at the Church of the Assumption, a Roman Catholic Church located in Kathmandu.  The blast resulted in three deaths and 14 injured.  According to local authorities, those involved in the attack have been either arrested or have fled to India.  At this time, no known specific threats exist for American citizens attending religious or prayer gatherings.

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 https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/  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 Travel Warning for Nepal, Country Specific Information for Nepal, and the Worldwide Caution, 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 and Canada 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).