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U.S. EMBASSY WARDEN MESSAGE
March 31, 2006
U.S. Embassy Jakarta
U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
Warden Message
The U.S. Embassy reminds Americans in Indonesia of the continued
serious security threat in Indonesia. Terrorists continue to plan
attacks against westerners and western interests in Indonesia. Recent
reports suggest that Sunday April 2, 2006 could be one potential date
for an attack; however, terrorist attacks can occur at any time,
anywhere in Indonesia.
Likely sites for attacks are locations frequented by foreigners and
identifiably American or other western facilities or businesses in
Indonesia. Such targets could include but are not limited to places
where Americans and other Westerners live, congregate, shop or visit,
including hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, identifiably
Western businesses, housing compounds, transportation systems, places
of worship, schools, or public recreation events. Reports suggest
attacks could include targeting individual American citizens
The Embassy reminds Americans that protests and demonstrations may
occur throughout Indonesia without prior notice or warning. Even
demonstrations and protests intended by their organizers to be
peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Recent
demonstrations in Jakarta and elsewhere against U.S. Government
facilities and U.S. businesses resulted in property damage, serious
injuries and several deaths.
The Embassy reminds all Americans of the need to avoid crowds, to
maintain a low profile, and to be vigilant about security at all
times. The information in the November 18, 2005 Travel Warning for
Indonesia remains valid. All security-related Travel Warnings and
Public Announcements, recent Embassy warden messages, and registration
information 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.
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