U.S. Embassy Nouakchott
Warden Message
27 June 2009
The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott is issuing this Warden Message to advise all American Citizens in Nouakchott of a credible threat of a kidnapping attempt June 27, 2009. Americans should exercise utmost security and remain securely locked in their residences and take extreme caution while in vehicles or offices.
We encourage American citizens to be especially aware of their security and surroundings. The U.S. Mission has advised its personnel to avoid non-essential travel out of Nouakchott or evening travel and to avoid areas with significant crowds. Enhanced security awareness also includes varying routes and times of movements to and from work. American citizens should stay current of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. American citizens are also urged to register with the U.S. Embassy. They can do so in person or at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
The U.S. Embassy can be reached at:
Telephone: (222) 525-2660 (business hours)
(222) 525-3288 (after hours)
Address: 288, rue 42-100 (rue Abdallaye)
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Located between the Spanish Embassy and the Presidency
Website: http://mauritania.usembassy.gov