Warden Message #2 June 8

Consulate General of the
United States of America

5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Calcutta 700 071, India
June 8, 2006

Dear Wardens and Americans:

The U.S. State Department has forwarded the following Public Announcement - Worldwide Caution, which we provide for your information. Thank you.

From:

American Citizen Services
American Consulate General
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Calcutta, India 700 071
Phone: (91) (33) 2282-3611
Fax: (91) (33) 2282-2335
E-Mail American Citizen Services: CalcuttaACS@state.gov
E-mail Consular Section: consular_calcutta@state.gov
Webpage: <http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov>

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - WORLDWIDE CAUTION

1. This Public Announcement updates information on the
continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence
against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes
the Worldwide Caution dated December 12, 2005 and expires
on December 6, 2006.

2. The Department of State remains concerned about the
continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and
other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests
overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and
rioting can occur with little or no warning. The
publication in the international press of caricatures of
the Prophet Mohammed, for example, led to widespread
demonstrations and riots in several countries.

3. The March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in
Karachi, Pakistan, illustrates the continuing desire of
al-Qa'ida to strike official American targets. Current
information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated
organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against
U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe,
Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may
employ a wide variety of tactics to include
assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.

4. Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-
conventional weapons, and target private interests or
"soft targets" with a reduced security posture.
Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting
events, residential areas, business offices, clubs,
restaurants, hotels, places of worship, schools, public
areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers,
including during holidays. Financial or economic targets
of value may also be considered as possible venues; the
failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in
Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 is one such example.

5. In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the
March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded
of the potential for terrorists to attack public
transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also
select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

6. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a
high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and
take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal
security. For additional information, please refer to "A
Safe Trip Abroad" found at <http://travel.state.gov>.

7. U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a
heightened state of alert. These facilities may
temporarily close or periodically suspend public services
to assess their security posture. In those instances,
U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to
provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans
abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain
contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

8. As the Department continues to develop information on
any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas,
it shares credible threat information through its Consular
Information Program documents, available on the Internet
at <http://travel.state.gov>. In addition to information on
the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information
on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free
in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular
toll line at 1-202-501-4444.