Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Potential for a Terrorist Attack in
Kampala Feb/Mar 2014
February 10, 2014
The U.S. Embassy has received information regarding a specific terrorist
threat to Kampala. The threat information indicates that a group of attackers
is possibly in place and ready to strike targets inside Kampala in February or
March. There are indications that the Ugandan National Museum is one of the
potential targets. As potential targets can change, the Embassy cautions U.S.
citizens to avoid this site and other crowded public places and/or events that
are potential targets to terrorists.
Should you find yourself near the site of an attack, attempt to leave the
area immediately, away from the sounds of gunfire and explosions, if safe to do
so. If unable to leave, go to the safest location you can find, stay hidden,
and avoid attracting attention to yourself.
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 [email protected].
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