Location: Burkina Faso
Event: Consistent with our primary responsibility to protect American citizens and consistent with the assessment that the security situation in Burkina Faso has reached a point where it is not appropriate for children to remain as part of the Embassy community at this time, the U.S. Embassy ordered the departure of U.S. mission family members under the age 21. The U.S. Embassy remains open for all services including full diplomatic engagement and consular services, including the full range of services for American citizens. There is no specific threat that prompted this decision, rather this reconfiguration of the U.S. Embassy staffing profile will enable refocused operations to assist Burkina Faso in its struggle against violent extremist organizations. We will urge all AMCITS to review the travel advisory at state.gov and enroll in STEP.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Burkina Faso Country Information
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