U.S. EMBASSY  WARDEN MESSAGE

February 21, 2006

U.S. Embassy Jakarta
U.S. Consulate General Surabaya

Warden Message

The U.S. Embassy reminds all Americans in Indonesia that the information in the November 18, 2005 Travel Warning for Indonesia remains valid. Recent demonstrations in Jakarta and elsewhere against U.S. government facilities indicate that the possibility of demonstrations throughout Indonesia remains high. Demonstrations are often well planned and can turn violent. The U.S. Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. American citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstration if possible and to exercise caution if within an area of demonstration. The Embassy urges Americans to avoid crowds, maintain a low profile, and to be vigilant about security at all times.

The Embassy strongly encourages Americans in Indonesia, including short-term visitors, to register with the Embassy in Jakarta, the Consulate General in Surabaya, or the Consular Agent in Bali. Registration may be done on-line at http://jakarta.usembassy.gov/consular/onlinereg.html or by telephone to the numbers below.

Information on registration procedures, all security-related Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, and recent Embassy warden messages are posted on the Embassy’s website at http://jakarta.usembassy.gov.

The Embassy is located at Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, No. 4-5, Jakarta; the 24-hour telephone number is 021-3435-9000. The telephone number of the Consulate General in Surabaya is 031-295-6400; the telephone number of the U.S. Consular Agency in Bali is 0361-233-605.