Warden Information

2007 Sierra Leone Presidential Run-off Elections

Warden Message
US Embassy, Freetown
August 29, 2007

The following message is being sent to all American citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone on Thursday, August 29, 2007.

During the final days before the national election runoff on Saturday, September 8, Americans are advised to stay alert and exercise caution while traveling in Sierra Leone, particularly in the eastern and central parts of Freetown.  We wish to remind American citizens that even rallies intended to be peaceful can suddenly and without advanced warning become confrontational and potentially even violent, and American citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and political rallies during this period.

U.S. citizens in Sierra Leone are strongly encouraged to register with the Department of State at https://travelregistration.state.gov.  Anyone without Internet access may register in person at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown and obtain information there on travel and security in Sierra Leone.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Leicester/Regent in Freetown and our telephone numbers for American citizen emergencies are 232 22 515 000 or 232 76 515 000.  After regular business hours please call 232 76 634 603.  You can also visit our website http://freetown.usembassy.gov to obtain the most up to date information.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department’s web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.   For additional information on travel to Sierra Leone see the Department’s Consular Information Sheet for Sierra Leone.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).