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U.S. Department of State Warden Message - Risk of Attacks Against Hotels and Public Buildings in Benghazi

This Warden Message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens in Libya of the risk of attacks against hotels and public buildings in Benghazi. Official U.S. government personnel have been moved from the Hotel Tibesti, due to a bombing that occurred there on June 1, 2011.

The United States warns U.S. citizens against travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens in Libya depart immediately. The United States suspended all embassy operations effective February 25, 2011, given ongoing violence and a deteriorating security situation. Please refer to our current Travel Warning for Libya, available at http://travel.state.gov.

The U.S. Department of State continues to reach out to U.S. citizens we believe remain in Libya. The Department is working closely with other governments and multinational corporations to ensure the safe departures of those U.S. citizens who still need assistance. Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. Callers in the United States and Canada may dial the toll free number 1-888-407-4747. Callers outside the United States and Canada may dial 1-202-501-4444.

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Buildings (April 15, 2011) 

Warden Messages
U.S. Department of State Warden Message – Risk of Attacks Against Public Buildings
April 15, 2011

This Warden Message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens in Libya of the risk of attacks against public buildings, including hotels, in opposition-held towns in Libya such as Benghazi and Misratah.

The United States warns U.S. citizens against travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens in Libya depart immediately.  The United States suspended all embassy operations effective February 25, 2011, given ongoing violence and a deteriorating security situation.  All official U.S. embassy personnel and their family members have departed.   Please refer to our current Travel Warning for Libya, available at http://travel.state.gov.

The U.S. Department of State continues to reach out to U.S. citizens we believe remain in Libya.  The Department is working closely with other governments and multinational corporations to ensure the safe departures of those U.S. citizens who still need assistance.  Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. Callers in the United States and Canada may dial the toll free number 1-888-407-4747. Callers outside the United States and Canada may dial 1-202-501-4444.

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News from the Embassy
Libya Travel Update
July 19, 2011

The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Libya, and recommends that U.S. citizens in Libya depart immediately due to the ongoing fighting between opposition and government forces throughout Libya. Currently, there is a risk of attacks against hotels and other public buildings in Benghazi and other opposition-held areas in Libya. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated February 25, 2011.

The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli suspended operations on February 25, 2011. The Hungarian government, acting through its Embassy in Tripoli, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Libya. Services available to U.S. citizens in Libya are limited. U.S. citizens in need of assistance should first contact the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 1-877-407-4747 (if within the United States or Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (if outside the United States or Canada), or send an email to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. For emergencies, U.S. citizens in Libya may contact the Hungarian Embassy in Tripoli directly. The Hungarian Embassy is located on Talha Ben Abdallah Street in the Ben Ashur region of Tripoli. The telephone number is 218 21 361-82-18, or 361-82-19. The fax number is 218 21 361-82-20 or 361-37-95. Email contact is available at mission.tpi@mfa.gov.hu, or LGalli@mfa.gov.hu. Visas and travel documents to the U.S. are not issued at the Hungarian Embassy in Tripoli; individuals interested in visas should apply at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

The Department of State urges those U.S. citizens who decide to travel to or remain in Libya despite this Travel Warning to enroll their stay in Libya through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/, and provide their current contact and next-of-kin information.

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Libya (March 2, 2011)

Warden Messages
U.S. Department of State Warden Message: Evacuation Options from Libya
March 2, 2011

This Warden Message is being sent to notify U.S. citizens desiring to depart Libya of the following evacuation options.  However, beginning March 3, 2011, the U.S. Embassy will no longer send daily warden messages advising U.S. citizens of available departure options, which change frequently throughout the day.  Instead, U.S. citizens should monitor http://libya.usembassy.gov/evacuation.html frequently for the most up-to-date evacuation information.  The U.S. Department of State is updating this website around the clock as departure options become available or change.


U.S. citizens wishing to depart Libya should send an e-mail to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov or through the telephone contact information below providing their personal information (name, date of birth, and passport number).   Consular representatives will respond and provide current departure options.  For government-chartered evacuations, U.S. citizen travelers should remember to bring valid travel documents, food, water, any necessary medications and should limit baggage to one suitcase per person for any transportation.


The United States warns U.S. citizens against travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens in Libya depart immediately.  The United States advised the Government of Libya that it has suspended all embassy operations effective February 25, 2011, given ongoing violence and a deteriorating security situation.  All official U.S. embassy personnel and their family members have departed.


The U.S. Department of State continues to reach out to U.S. citizens we believe remain in Libya.  The Department is working closely with other governments and multinational corporations to ensure the safe departures of those U.S. citizens who still need assistance.  Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. Callers in the United States and Canada may dial the toll free number 1-888-407-4747. Callers outside the United States and Canada may dial 1-202-501-4444.


The Department of State urges those U.S. citizens who decide to remain in Libya despite this Travel Warning to enroll their stay in Libya through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.travel.state.gov, and to provide their current contact information and next-of-kin information.  For up-to-date travel information, follow us on Twitter.


The United States will appoint a protecting power to assist any remaining U.S. citizens in Libya and oversee its property.  Please see the Country Specific Information for Libya on the Department of State’s website at www.travel.state.gov, which will be updated as additional details become available.

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Government Evacuation Options
 
All U.S. citizens wishing to depart Libya should send an e-mail to LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov providing their personal information (name, date of birth, and passport number) and the best means to contact them.

Benghazi:

There are occasional international relief flights leaving Benghazi to various destinations, including Turkey. U.S. citizens interested in more information about travel by this means should contact LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov and provide their contact information.

Misurata:

There are private vessels transiting from Misurata to other ports, including Malta. If space is available, these vessels may be willing to evacuate individuals for a fee. The exact cost will vary by vessel, but a typical cost is 800 EUR (and U.S. Dollar equivalent) per person, to be paid in cash upon boarding. U.S. citizens interested in more information about travel by this means should contact LibyaEmergencyUSC@state.gov and provide their contact information.

Also, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) periodically sends ships to Misurata to pick up third country nationals and to provide other humanitarian assistance. These ships may be available to transport U.S. citizens from Misurata.

We are unable to provide detailed information about any particular IOM ship or its specific availability to transport U.S. citizens. Those interested in traveling on these ships are advised to contact the IOM mission in Cairo, Egypt at telephone numbers 202-2358-0011 or 202-2380-8746 for specific information.

The Misurata area is the scene of continuing fighting and violence. U.S. citizens should exercise extreme caution in any travel in the Misurata area.

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Commercial Flight Options
 
Libyan air space is reported to be closed to commercial flights until further notice. Those planning to travel from Libya by air should check with their airline or travel agent immediately to determine the status of their travel arrangements.

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U.S. Air Force maintenance experts complete familiarization seminar with Libyan air force maintenance experts.

A team of United States Air Force maintenance experts recently completed a familiarization seminar that is hoped to lead to a continuing training program for Libyan air force maintenance experts. .....

"Operation Trojan Horse"

Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the Occasion of Libyan National Day  (September 2010)

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Libya as you mark your National Day on September 1.  

Statement by Secretary Clinton: Libya's National Day

Office of the Secretary of State

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Libya as you mark your National Day on September 1.

Our governments have not always agreed on every issue, but our people share the dream of a safer world, a better life, and a brighter future for our children. The United States is committed to working with Libya to achieve these common goals. Although we have only recently reestablished relations between our countries, I hope these new bonds will endure well into the future. We look forward to strengthening the partnership between our governments even as we work through difficult issues, and we seek always to strengthen the friendship between our peoples.

On this occasion, we honor your history and culture, and I offer the people of Libya our warmest wishes for a happy holiday and a peaceful and prosperous year to come.