
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Algeria
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ALGERIA - WARNING
 March 13, 1992


The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to defer all
non-essential travel to Algeria.  The Department also advises that
it has reopened operations at its consulate in Oran, which were
suspended February 21, 1991.  However, due to reduced staffing at
the consulate, only limited consular services will be available.
Recent months have seen a period of political change accompanied by
social and economic difficulty.  Rising tension, accompanied by a
number of incidents of politically inspired violence, have
culminated in cancellation of scheduled legislative elections and a
large number of arrests.  U.S. citizens in Algeria are advised to
avoid all public gatherings and demonstrations because they have the
potential to turn violent unexpectedly.

U.S. citizens currently in Algeria also are advised to defer travel
to the southern desert region of Algeria which borders northern
Niger and Mali.  Incidents of banditry and assault involving
foreigners have been reported in the areas south of Tamanrasset.
The government of Niger has closed the main crossing point between
Niger and Algeria for security reasons.

U.S. citizens currently in Algeria are encouraged to register with
and request current information from the American Embassy in
Algiers.  Tel. 60-14-25 or 60-12-55.

 No. 92-48

This advisory replaces the advisory dated February 12, 1992 to
advise of the reopening of the consulate in Oran with reduced
staffing, and to reflect conditions in southern Algeria and the
closure of the main crossing point between Niger and Algeria.

