May 6, 2021

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Movement Control Orders Extended

Six districts in Selangor (Hulu Langat, Petaling, Gombak, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang) are subject to a Movement Control Order (MCO) through May 17.  The other districts in Selangor (Kuala Selangor, Sabak Bernam, and Hulu Selangor) remain under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) through May 17. Certain districts in Johor, Perak, and Terengganu are also subject to an MCO through May 20.  Kelantan is subject to an MCO through May 17. A CMCO continues to be in effect through May 17 in the following states and federal territories (with the exception of districts subject to …

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May 6, 2021

Kampala (Uganda), Heightened Caution Advised During May 12 Presidential Inauguration

The 2021 Ugandan presidential inauguration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. U.S. citizens in Uganda should heighten awareness and use caution during this period. The Ugandan presidential inauguration is a political activity that may attract large numbers of participants. This type of gathering may increase the risk of violence, crime, significant traffic disruptions, and COVID-19 transmission. Clashes at this type of gathering and outbreaks of violence have occurred before, during, and after …

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March 23, 2020

Global Travel Advisory

The U.S. State Department just released a Global Travel Advisory – Level 4 Do Not Travel. Their level 4 is the highest level it can issue for a travel advisory. This advisory comes in the wake of the COVID-19 Virus and its global spread. While it is not a legal prohibition, the department says a Level 4 advisory means that “during an emergency, the U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance.” Per the advisory… “The Department of …

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March 18, 2019

Kabul (Afghanistan), Possible Attacks during Afghan New Year

As of mid-March 2019, the U.S. Embassy has received increased reports regarding possible attacks coinciding with the Afghan New Year holiday that will be observed on March 21. Militants continue to plan attacks against a variety of targets in Kabul, including Afghan, U.S., and other foreign government offices and facilities.  Additionally, insurgents have threatened other facilities around the country where foreign citizens may gather, including Jalalabad Airport in Nangarhar province, schools, hotels, and housing compounds.  There also may be demonstrations …

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July 10, 2018

Security Alert – Haiti

The Embassy is aware flights are arriving to Port-au-Prince’s international airport.  We continue to advise U.S. citizens to shelter in place at this time.  If you do decide to leave your residence or hotel to travel to the airport, please exercise extreme caution.  There are disruptions and roadblocks along both Routes National 1 and 2 entering into Port-au-Prince.  Do not drive through roadblocks.  Only go to the airport if you have a confirmed seat on a flight.  Flights out of …

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