U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Djibouti despite this Travel Warning are urged to enroll in

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures to Djibouti. U.S. citizens in Djibouti should evaluate their personal security situation in light of specific threats from terrorism.  This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Djibouti dated June 8, 2014.
The U.S. government continues to receive information the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures about potential terrorist threats aimed at Western (including U.S.) and Djiboutian interests in Djibouti.  Terrorist acts can include suicide operations, bombings (to include car bombings), kidnappings, attacks on civil aviation, and attacks on maritime vessels in or near Djiboutian ports.  Attacks may target official government facilities, including Embassies the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures and military installations, as well as soft targets such as restaurants, clubs, hotels, and other commercial entities.  While Djiboutian officials continue the pursuit of those responsible for previous terrorist attacks, many of those involved the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures remain at large and still operate in the region.  Travelers should also consult the Worldwide the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures Caution for further information and details.
On May 24, 2014, two suicide bombers attacked a restaurant popular the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures with Westerners in Djibouti’s city center.  One person was killed and others were severely injured.  Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for this attack, and renewed its previously stated intent the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures to conduct similar attacks in Djibouti against both Djiboutian and Western targets.  These threats have been regularly repeated since 2011, following Djibouti’s commitment to contribute forces to the African Union Mission in Somali (AMISOM).
Citizens should stay abreast of local developments by following local press, the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures radio, the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures and television the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures reports prior to undertaking the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures travel.  Visitors should also consult their hosts, including U.S. and Djibouti business contacts, and hotels.  We also encourage U.S. citizens to evaluate carefully the security the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures of places they visit in Djibouti, particularly public places such as shopping areas, hotels, clubs/bars, and restaurants.
U.S. citizens already in Djibouti should be extremely vigilant about their personal security, particularly in crowded public places such as shopping areas, hotels, clubs/bars, restaurants, bus stations, and places of worship.  U.S. citizens should remain alert in residential areas, at schools, and at outdoor recreational events. Adopt the following good practices: avoid crowded the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures transportation venues; the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures visit only legitimate businesses the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures and tourist areas, preferably during daylight hours; lock all lodging doors and windows; carry minimal amounts of cash and credit cards; do not wear jewelry that attracts attention; know emergency the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures phone numbers; do not resist or antagonize armed criminals; and always be aware of your surroundings.
U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Djibouti despite this Travel Warning are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures Program (STEP) in order to receive the most up-to-date security information.  By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.  U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly with the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti.  U.S. citizens are also advised to monitor the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti website , Facebook page and Twitter feed , and local and international news outlets.
The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is located the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures at Lotissement Haramous Lot # 350B, tel. +(253) 21-45-30-00.  You can contact the Consular Section of the Embassy via email at ConsularDjibouti@State.gov .  For after-hours emergencies, please call +(253) 77-87-72-29 or 21-45-30-00.
U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State s Country the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures Specific Information for Djibouti, the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures as well as the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts , which are all available on the U.S. Department of State s, Bureau of Consular the sisterhood of the traveling pants movie pictures Affairs website .  Travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.