
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Chad
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Chad - Warning
 April 16, 1992

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to defer all
non-essential travel to Chad.  Since October, armed clashes between
opposing military factions and inter-ethnic violence have occurred
in Ndjamena, the easter part of the country, the central Geura
Hills, and north of Lake Chad.  These clashes have resulted in the
killing of innocent civilians, and an increase in looting and
vehicle theft.  Although the most recent violence is under control,
and the authorized departure status for the U.S. Embassy has been
lifted, there is a very real possibility that violence could erupt
again.

The crime rate in Chad had increased.  Pickpockets and purse
snatchers are a problem in market and commercial areas.  Vehicle
thefts increase in times of political instability, as do breaking
and entering of homes.

Chad's northern provinces bordering Libya constitute a military
zone, and remain heavily mined.  Travel to these areas is
prohibited.  Elsewhere in Chad, conditions vary widely from week to
week.  Travel outside of Ndjamena should be regarded as hazardous,
and should not be undertaken except with consultation with the U.S.
Embassy.  Under no circumstances should overland travel be
undertaken after dark.

All U.S. citizens who are unable to defer travel to Chad are urged
to register with the U.S. Embassy upon arrival.  The U.S. Embassy is
located on Avenue Felix Ebouye.  The U.S. Embassy telephone numbers,
operational 24 hours per day, are 51-62-18 and 51-40-09.

 No. 92-081

This replaces the travel advisory issued on January 17, 1992, and
advises U.S. citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Chad, and
of the lifting of authorized departure status for U.S. Embassy
employees.

