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Viewing cable 07FREETOWN93, FREETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR

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07FREETOWN93 2007-02-09 12:54 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Freetown
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DE RUEHFN #0093/01 0401254
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 091254Z FEB 07
FM AMEMBASSY FREETOWN
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 0761
UNCLAS FREETOWN 000093 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OTRA AMGT ASEC APER SL
SUBJECT: FREETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR 
S/WCI SPECIAL ADVISOR MARK STAMILIO 
 
REF: SECSTATE 15588 
 
1. Post welcomes the visit of Mark Stamilio, U.S. Department 
of State, Special Advisor to the Ambassador-at-Large for War 
Crimes Issues.  Mr. Stamilio will travel to Freetown to 
represent the USG during a UN Management Committee visit to 
the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) February 18-22.  A 
contract expediter will meet Mr. Stamilio.  Visitors are 
urged to read the contents of this telegram, as it provides 
useful information intended to ensure the success of your 
visit to Freetown. 
 
2. Control officer for the visit: Martin Dale, 
Political/Economic Officer 
Contact numbers: 232-22-515-120. 
CELL PHONE: 232-76-616-609. 
E-Mail:DaleMA@state.gov 
Embassy Freetown Switchboard: 232-22-515-000 or 
232-76-515-000 X 5120. 
 
3. All visiting USG personnel are required to receive a 
security briefing from the Regional Security Officer (RSO) 
upon arrival. (See Paragraph 10.) 
 
4. Visitors should consult the State Department Intranet 
(Opennet: HTTP://Freetown.State.Gov/) or Internet 
(HTTP://Freetown.Usembassy.Gov) sites for further information 
on the post and country. 
 
5. Accommodations:  SCSL Registry Liaison reserved at 
Bintumani Hotel at approx $125/per night.  Credit cards are 
generally not accepted.  Please bring cash, travelers' 
checks, or travel orders with valid fiscal data. 
 
6. Visa Information:  A visa is required for entry and 
visitors should obtain a visa in advance.  Airport visas may 
be obtained only in extreme circumstances, as they are very 
difficult to arrange and are not encouraged. 
 
7. Health/Medical: Medical facilities in Sierra Leone fall 
critically short of U.S. standards. Presently, the only 
reliable medical facility is located 45 minutes outside of 
Freetown. Official visitors who do not possess a Class I 
medical clearance or have serious health concerns, e.g., 
diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or who are on blood thinners 
(with the exception of aspirin) are discouraged from 
traveling to Sierra Leone. The Embassy Health Unit stocks 
only limited medical supplies and is not equipped to handle 
serious illnesses.  All visitors and permanently assigned 
employees traveling to Sierra Leone must have their 
vaccinations current to include, but not limited to, tetanus, 
yellow fever, polio, meningitis, and rabies (for those 
staying longer than 30 days).  The cholera vaccine is not 
required.  Visitors should begin taking malaria prophylaxis 
two weeks prior to arrival. It is mandatory that visitors 
bring their own supply of medications, as local pharmacies in 
Freetown are usually unable to fill prescriptions.  The 
International Certificate of Vaccinations yellow card should 
be hand carried as proof of current yellow fever inoculation. 
Avoid eating uncooked vegetables and salads at restaurants 
and hotels. 
 
8. Medical Insurance: Non-Department of State personnel or 
contractors are required to have medical evacuation insurance 
prior to traveling to Sierra Leone. 
 
9. Travel to/from Freetown: Regional air service into 
Freetown is sporadic, thus be prepared to handle alternate 
ticketing and/or increased food and lodging expenses. 
 
SCSL Registry Liaison is arranging transportation between 
Lungi Airport and Freetown via UN helicopter.  If travelers 
need to spend the night in Lungi, arrangements can be made. 
Travelers are advised to carry sufficient cash to pay for the 
cost of accommodations in Lungi, which is approximately Le 
187500 or USD 75.00/night, since credit cards are not 
accepted. 
 
Passengers departing Freetown with certain airlines must pay 
an Airport Tax of USD 40.00 (payable in U.S. Dollars) at the 
airport. 
 
10. Threat Assessment - Security Advice: All visiting USG 
personnel will be required to receive a security briefing 
from the Regional Security Officer (RSO) upon arrival. 
Sierra Leone is rated high for crime. Visitors will be 
provided a two-way radio and instructions on how to summon 
assistance in the event of an emergency. All travel outside 
of Freetown must have the approval of the Control Officer and 
the RSO. The following guidance is provided to ensure your 
visit to Sierra Leone is safe and uneventful: 
-Do not use credit cards and personal checks in the local 
economy; 
 
-Do not carry or wear any items that may attract attention by 
thieves. Carry needed items deep in your pockets; 
-Do not walk around the city alone, especially at night; 
-Do not use taxis or public transportation; 
-Do not accept the assistance of strangers; 
-Do not take photographs of people without first asking as 
they can easily become offended. Do not photograph government 
or military facilities, including the airport; 
-If confronted by criminals, do not make threatening 
movements, comments, or gestures. Immediately give the 
criminals what they want. 
 
11. Computer Systems Access:  If you are a Department of 
State employee and would like to access OpenNet during your 
visit (without taking the 30-60 minute systems security 
briefing), please bring confirmation that you have attended, 
within the last year, the "Security Awareness Briefing on 
OpenNet Plus".  This must a copy of the certificate you 
received when you completed the briefing.  Ask your systems 
administrator if you need help locating the DS Security 
Awareness Briefing Certificate. 
 
12. Post Policy on Laptops and Thumb Drives: The RSO must 
approve the use of any laptop computer in the Embassy. Thumb 
drives are not authorized for use on Embassy computers unless 
officially issued with a Dept. of State classification label 
on it or approved by the IMO.  Thumb drives are absolutely 
not/not allowed on the CLASSNET.  Thumb Drives brought into 
the Embassy must be cleared by the RSO Office. 
 
13. General Information: Travelers with TDY orders and fiscal 
data may cash checks at the Embassy cashier.  The exchange 
rate is approximately 3000 Leones to one USD. 
HULL