The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu is tracking credible information related to potential imminent attacks against multiple locations in Somalia including Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.
All movements of U.S. Embassy Mogadishu personnel have been cancelled until further notice.
The U.S. Department of State level four travel advisory (“do not travel”) for Somalia remains in effect due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, and piracy.
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia reminds U.S. citizens that terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia. They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, checkpoints, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas where large crowds gather and Westerners frequent, as well as government, military, and Western convoys.
Methods of attack include, but are not limited to, car bombs, suicide bombers, individual attackers, and mortar fire.
The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Somalia due to the lack of a permanent consular presence in Somalia.
Actions to Take:
- Continue to exercise vigilance while in Somalia.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Notify a trusted person of your travel and movement plans.
- Avoid large crowds, gatherings and demonstrations.
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
- Be aware of your surroundings and local Security developments.
- Monitor local media and news for updates.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Avenue, Gigiri +254 (0) 20 363 6451
- U.S. Citizen Services – U.S. Embassy in Kenya (usembassy.gov)
- State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 for calls from the United States or Canada
+1-202-501-4444 for calls from overseas (Somalia) - Somalia Country Information
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