[UAH] Emergency Message For US Citizens In Uganda

Subject: Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Police Activity and Possible Demonstrations in Kampala
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:17 -0400

U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda

 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – Police Activity and Possible Demonstrations in Kampala

 

June 18, 2013

 

U.S. Embassy Kampala alerts U.S. citizens of reports that a violent demonstration is occurring near the Kiseka Market area in Kampala.  Protestors are allegedly throwing rocks, and the police have reportedly deployed tear gas.  U.S. Embassy employees have been instructed to avoid this area.

 

Remember even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

 

We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

 

You can stay in touch and get updates by checking the U.S. Embassy Kampala website. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well, or you can download our free Smart Traveler App, available through iTunes and the Google play store, to have travel information at your fingertips. Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States, or a regular toll line at-1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries.  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 U.S. Embassy is located at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. Contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Kampala is: phone number +256 (0) (414) 306 001 or +256 (0) (414) 259 791, fax +256 (0) (414) 258 451, and email KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.