


STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Yemen
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YEMEN - WARNING
  June 2, 1992

Summary:  The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise
caution while in Yemen and to avoid travel in remote areas of the
country.  Acts of political violence, including assassinations and
attempted assassinations, have recently occurred and there have been
attacks against Yemeni government and U.S. and other diplomatic
missions in Yemen.  These incidents underscore a potential for
political instability and pose a possible danger to U.S. citizens.
End Summary.

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution
when traveling in the Republic of Yemen.  In particular, the
Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid travel to remote areas of
the country, including the northern border of Yemen, south and east
from Najran, Saudi Arabia, which is not defined.  In addition, local
tribal disputes and disputes between tribal groups and the
government have occasionally led to violent incidents.  Also,
inter-tribal disputes have sometimes led to the kidnapping of
westerners.  Armed hijackings of vehicles have occurred in many
parts of the country, accompanied in some instances by violence.

Over recent months anti-government elements have assassinated or
attempted to assassinate Yemeni government officials and other
prominent political figures.  Similar incidents are likely to occur
in the run-up to elections due no later than November 22, 1992.
While not directed against foreigners, these disturbances and
violent incidents present a potential danger to U.S. citizens in
Yemen.

Foreign embassies and Yemeni government buildings have been the
target of bombs and rockets planted or fired by unknown individuals
or groups.  While no casualties have yet resulted from these
incidents, they are indicative of the potential for political
violence and civil instability in the country.

Specific written permission from the Yemen General Tourism
Corporation must be obtained for any travel outside the cities of
Sanaa and Aden.  Specific permission is also required for the use of
video cameras.  Photography of military installations, equipment, or
troops is forbidden, and in the past has led to the arrest of U.S.
citizens.  It is advisable to make travel arrangements to Yemen
through a travel agency as independent travel is difficult at
present.  Travelers may also wish to consult their physicians before
departing for Yemen due to the altitude of Sanaa (7200 feet) and
lack of adequate medical facilities.

All U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy upon arrival to
discuss the security situation and to register with the consular
section.  The U.S. Embassy telephone number in Sanaa is Tel: 238-842
through 238-849.  Office hours are from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday
through Wednesday.  A duty officer is available for emergencies 24
hours a day.

 No. 92-117

This replaces the previous advisory, dated March 29, 1991, to
include information about a series of recent assassination attempts
and the potential for other acts of violence as a prelude to
national elections due no later than November 1992.


