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Surya Gayatri

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5. Issued in February (updated six days ago...)

Fri Apr 10, 2015, 07:02 AM

Apr 2015

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/yemen-travel-warning.html

U.S. Embassy Sana'a

Dhahr Himyar Zone,
Sheraton Hotel District
Sana'a, Yemen

All consular services, routine and/or emergency, have been suspended until further notice.

On February 11, 2015, due to the deteriorating security situation in Sanaa, the Department of State suspended embassy operations and U.S. Embassy Sanaa American staff were relocated out of the country.

All U.S. citizens who are able to depart Yemen for another country and are in need of emergency assistance may contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in that country. For U.S. citizen inquiries, you may send an email to YEMENEMERGENCYUSC@state.gov.

We urge U.S. citizens to defer travel to Yemen and for those U.S. citizens currently living in or visiting Yemen to depart. For more information, view our Yemen Crisis page.

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities and civil unrest. On February 11, 2015 due to the deteriorating security situation in Sanaa, the Department of State suspended embassy operations and U.S. Embassy Sanaa American staff have been relocated out of the country. All consular services, routine and/or emergency, have been suspended until further notice. The Department urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to Yemen and those U.S. citizens currently living in Yemen to depart when you are able to safely do so. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Yemen issued on February 11, 2015.

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Even here in Paris, American citizens received a no-go Yemen advisory.

I feel very sorry for the fear and anguish that these people are obviously experiencing.

BUT, YOU DO NOT TRAVEL TO REGIONS IN CONFLICT, UNLESS YOU'RE A WAR JOURNALIST!

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WTF?? Desperation for Americans in Yemen as U.S. refuses to mount rescue [View all] cali Apr 2015 OP

I bet the Yemeni citizens are frightened, too. delrem Apr 2015 #1

and what does that have to do with it? Btw, almost all of these folks are Yemeni-Americans cali Apr 2015 #2

"What has that to do with it?" really? delrem Apr 2015 #3

what has that got to do with the U.S. refusing to rescue trapped U.S. citizens? cali Apr 2015 #4

It's racism, obviously. Ghost Dog Apr 2015 #7

I think it is racism. If these were anglo Americans, I'd bet they'd be rescued. cali Apr 2015 #8

If they were Anglo-Americans, they would not be living in Yemen right now. msanthrope Apr 2015 #9

There maybe be Anglo Americans thrre newfie11 Apr 2015 #13

Issued in February (updated six days ago...) Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #5

another stunning success of the war on terror. KG Apr 2015 #6

This reminds me of people who climb mountains when bad weather is called for... Adrahil Apr 2015 #10

Good luck overseas Americans and don't forget Tax Day is on April 15th Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #11

The USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Group is in the area, so WTF indeed Lurks Often Apr 2015 #12

And How Many Marines Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #14

Moot point, neither of us is in the position of being forced to make that choice. Lurks Often Apr 2015 #15

Thanks Lurks Often - Nice to see the ideals of solidarity and service you expressed Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #16

I think you misunderstood me Lurks Often Apr 2015 #17

I agreed with you, and I thanked you for the post Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #18

I have no doubts that the US military can handle such a rescue mission n/t Lurks Often Apr 2015 #19