U.S. Consulate General Press Releases (1998)

News Release
February 19, 1998
Thursday

U.S. EMBASSY IN JAKARTA ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY

U.S. citizens cautioned about inter-city travel

On February 18 the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta issued a message to Americans in Indonesia advising them to exercise caution and seek advice before undertaking inter-city road travel in Indonesia. For the benefit of American citizens in Hong Kong or Macau who may be traveling to Indonesia, following is the text of the Embassy advisory:

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman

INDONESIA
February 18, 1998

On February 18 the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta issued the following message to Americans in Indonesia:

"In light of an increasing pattern of security threats and disturbances affecting inter-city road travel in West Java, which could spread to other areas of the country, American citizens may wish to exercise caution and seek advice before undertaking inter-city road travel in Indonesia. In addition, continuing riots and looting in some parts of the country prompt the reminder that due to the possibility of increased tension and criminal activity arising from economic uncertainty in Indonesia, American citizens should exercise prudence and common sense, and avoid demonstrations and other situations that could turn violent. American citizens are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, or the U.S. Consular Agency in Bali.

Updated information may be accessed through the embassy's home page at http://www.usembassyjakarta.org.

For additional information on travel to Indonesia, consult the Department of State's latest Consular Information Sheet.

This Public Announcement replaces the Public Announcement issued February 4, 1998, and expires on March 17, 1998.

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