
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Angola
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ANGOLA - WARNING
 April 9, 1992

The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to defer non-essential
travel to Angola due to the continuing unsettled conditions in that
country.  A cease-fire between forces of the Government of the
People's Republic of Angola (GPRA) and the National Union for the
Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) has been in effect since
mid-May 1991 and is holding at present.  However, travel within
Angola is still unsafe due to the presence of armed troops in the
field, roadside bandits, and the many unexploded landmines which are
still being removed from roads and footpaths.  In addition, there
are severe shortages of accommodations, transportation, food, water,
and utilities in Luanda and other cities throughout the country.

U.S. citizens in Angola should be aware that violent crime exists
throughout the countryside.  Several European visitors were brutally
murdered in January 1992 by roadside bandits.  Most roads outside of
Luanda cannot be considered safe by night, and in many cases are
even unsafe by day.  Travelers who must venture outside of Luanda
should take appropriate security measures, including traveling in a
convoy arrangement.  The Department of State strongly advises
against any attempt at surface travel between Angola and neighboring
countries.

A U.S. Liaison Office has been opened in Luanda, at Predio B.P.A.,
11th Floor, Rua Alfredo Trony, although the U.S. does not recognize
or maintain diplomatic relations with Angola.  Consequently, the
U.S. has no consular personnel in Angola who can render assistance
to Americans in distress.  No other country officially represents
U.S. interests in Angola.

The GPRA maintains strict controls on the entry of foreigners into
Angola, and visitors who cannot defer travel are advised that they
must obtain Angolan visas before arrival.  Persons arriving without
visas are subject to possible arrest or deportation.  Americans who
must travel to Angola should scrupulously adhere to GPRA laws and
regulations.  Currency should be exchanged only at officially
authorized locations.

No. 92-77

This replaces the previous travel advisory dated August 1, 1991, to
reflect the opening of the U.S.  Liaison Office.

