Warden's Message

Warden Message For Tibet And Neighboring Areas

This warden message updates the message of March 14, 2008 regarding civil disturbances in Lhasa, Tibet. (Repeated below). The situation in Lhasa continues to be unstable and Americans are advised to defer travel to Tibet at this time. In addition, Americans are advised to use caution when traveling to predominantly Tibetan areas of neighboring provinces, including Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces. There have been reports of some demonstrations in provinces bordering Tibet and at least one report of violence in Gansu province.

Given the fluidity of the current situation, the U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. Citizens residing in or traveling to these areas to continue to monitor events closely, to remain indoors when possible and to avoid large public gatherings.
Text of previous warden message of March 14:

?Warden Message ? Reports of Violence in Tibet
This Warden Message is to advise Americans of reports of rioting in Lhasa, Tibet. Some U.S. news media are reporting violence associated with protests in the city of Lhasa. The Embassy has received first-hand reports from American citizens in the city who report gunfire and other indications of violence.

American citizens in Tibet and especially in Lhasa are advised to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place. U.S. citizens in Lhasa should seek safe havens in hotels and other buildings and remain indoors to the extent possible. All care should be taken to avoid unnecessary movement within the city until the situation is under control.

Americans who were planning on travel to Tibet are advised to defer travel at this time.?

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department?s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings 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 Canada, or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The US Embassy can be reached 24 hours per day at 86-10-6532-3431. The addresses and telephone contact information for the US Embassy and Consulates are at the bottom of this announcement.