Embassy of the United States

Warden Message (January 2, 2009)

To:              All American Wardens

From:           Consular Section

Subject:       Warden Notice 2009 – 01

Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all American citizens within your area of responsibility.

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Americans are advised to avoid the Flag Square and National Assembly areas in downtown Kuwait City in the afternoon and evening times of Saturday, January 3, 2009.  The Flag Square area is about one kilometer from the National Assembly on Gulf Road headed toward Shuwaikh.  A text message is circulating urging the public to join a demonstration called “Rescue Gaza,” and to meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Flag Square area and then head to the National Assembly.  It is standard good security practice is to avoid any large gatherings or crowds, especially demonstrations with political implications.

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American citizens with any questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at 2259-1581, 2259-1583 or 2259-1240.  In case of an emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling 2259-1001.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov  http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.)

This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov  American citizens in Kuwait who would like to receive future Warden Messages from the Embassy directly by e-mail may sign up for this service by sending an e-mail to the following address: join-wardenmessagekuwait@mh.databack.com

American citizens resident and visiting in Kuwait who are not registered with the Embassy, or whose registration information has changed, are urged to register as soon as possible.  They may now do so on-line at the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp

Please note that the Consular Section is closed for American and most local holidays.  The current holiday schedule for year 2009 will be posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/holidays.html