
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Bosnia-Hercegovina
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Bosnia-Hercegovina - Warning
 June 12, 1992

Although the U.S. Government recognized the independence of
Bosnia-Hercegovina on April 7, 1992, the Department of State
continues to warn U.S. citizens not to travel to Bosnia-Hercegovina
at this time because of widespread fighting throughout the country.
The Department of State strongly recommends that U.S. citizens in
Bosnia-Hercegovina consider leaving the country as soon as safely
possible.  A state of war resulting in deaths, destruction, food
shortages and travel disruptions affecting roads, airports and
railways make travel anywhere in the country extremely hazardous.
In particular, the Department of State advises against travel to
Sarajevo, Mostar and the religious shrine at Medjugorje, all of
which are located in areas which have seen heavy fighting.
Travelers should be aware that the U.S. recently suspended
operations of the Yugoslavian national airline, JAT, in the United
States.

The U.S. has not yet opened an Embassy in Sarajevo, the capital of
Bosnia-Hercegovina.  The USIS Information Center in Sarajevo is
closed.  U.S. citizens experiencing difficulties in
Bosnia-Hercegovina should contact the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade for
assistance.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Kneza Milosa 50, tel.
645-655.  All U.S. citizens who remain despite this warning in
Bosnia-Hercegovina are urged to register their whereabouts with the
U.S. Embassy, including an emergency telephone number so that
attempts can be made to contact them if necessary.

 No. 92-124

This replaces the travel advisory for Yugoslavia dated February 21,
1992 to reflect U.S. recognition of Bosnia-Hercegovina and to advise
U.S. citizens that armed violence is widespread throughout the
country.


