Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal

December 6, 2009

The Regional Security Office of the U.S. Embassy has informed that Maoist protesters have started to form in key intersections throughout Kathmandu valley.  Early this morning in the Kathmandu city center tires have been set on fire to block intersections and clashes between the protesters and police have been reported.  More clashes are expected throughout the day.  American citizens are advised to monitor the situation closely on local media outlets, and to stay in your homes and hotels and not move throughout the area unless absolutely necessary.   

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).