U.S. Embassy Jakarta
Warden Message 

September 1, 2006

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

Warden Message

The U.S. Embassy reminds Americans of the continued serious security threat in Indonesia. Terrorists continue to plan attacks against Westerners and Western interests 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.

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.