

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Sierra Leone
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SIERRA LEONE - WARNING
  June 29, 1992

The Department of State has now terminated the ordered departure of
non-essential personnel and dependents, but recommends that U.S.
citizens exercise caution when considering travel to Sierra Leone.
Although the situation appears calm and under control, a recent
military coup has resulted in an active, highly visible military
presence throughout the country.

Extreme caution should be exercised in the eastern and southern
border areas with Liberia, where fighting between Sierra Leonean and
Liberian forces continues.  Due to the uncertain situation, U.S.
citizens are urged not to travel to this area.  The area of
Kailahun, northeast of Daru, should also be avoided.

In Freetown, a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew remains in effect, and is
strictly enforced.  Roadblocks manned by military personnel exist at
key points, particularly along Freetown's beach area.  Similar
curfews have been imposed in other areas; travelers should remain
alert to possible curfew restrictions throughout the country.  Petty
street crime and theft of wallets/passports remain a problem.

Dual U.S.-Sierra Leonean citizens traveling on their Sierra Leone
passports should be aware that bearers of Sierra Leone passports are
now required to present proof of payment of taxes before being
granted departure clearance from the country.

All U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Sierra Leone are urged to
register with the U.S. Embassy in Freetown at No. 1 Walpole Street,
telephone 226481.

 No. 92-137

This replaces the travel advisory dated May 2, 1992, and notes that
the ordered departure from Sierra Leone of non-essential U.S.
Embassy employees and dependents has terminated.  This new advisory
warns travelers to exercise caution if they visit the country, and
to avoid the eastern and southern border areas with Liberia, where
fighting continues.


