Subject: Worldwide Caution - October 7, 2001

Worldwide Caution - October 7, 2001

The U.S. Government initiated military action today 
pursuant to its inherent right of self-defense recognized 
in Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, after the events of 
September 11 in the United States.  This action may 
result in strong anti-American sentiment and retaliatory 
actions against U.S. citizens and interests throughout 
the world by terrorists and those who are sympathetic to 
or otherwise support terrorism. Americans in Afghanistan, 
which continues to harbor international terrorist Usama 
Bin Ladin, should depart the country.  Americans 
elsewhere are urged to monitor the local news, maintain 
contact with the nearest American embassy or consulate 
and to limit their movement in their respective 
locations. The Department and our embassies and 
consulates around the world will make every effort to 
keep Americans informed as the security situation 
unfolds.

You may also find the latest information by consulting 
the Department of State Consular Information Sheets on 
the Internet at http://travel.state.gov as well as the 
web sites of our embassies and consulates, which can be 
accessed through this same site. In addition to 
information on the Internet, American citizens may hear 
recorded information by calling the Department of State 
in Washington, D.C. at 202-647-5225 from their touchtone 
phone, or receive information by automated telefax by 
dialing 202-647-3000 from their fax machines.

The Embassy remains in close and constant contact with 
the authorities in Japan in order to be alert to any 
situations which may affect the safety of Americans.

This Worldwide Caution Public Announcement supplements 
the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement of September 
28, 2001. This Public Announcement expires on January 9, 
2002.