embassy mail

U.S. Embassy XXXXXXX Warden Message - Advice to Depart XXXXX and
Minimize Movements
February 21, 2011
This Warden Message is to advise U.S. citizens of the deteriorating
security situation throughout XXXXX, including XXXXXXX.  There is a
strong possibility of further violence and looting.  There are
continuing protests and violence ongoing in XXXXX, including XXXXXXX.
U.S. citizens are urged to depart XXXXX as soon as possible.  The
Department of State has authorized the voluntary departure from XXXXX of
the family members of U.S. Embassy staff.  U.S. citizens are urged to
exercise extreme caution when traveling, avoid non-essential travel,
minimize overall travel in-country, and to limit all travel after dark.
U.S. citizens not departing XXXXX should make preparations to shelter in
place. 

yesterday, i missed a call because i stepped outside! and now, i wait for emails, sms or a phone call. the last message i received came from a friend at 01h30 this morning who'd spoken with the MITM 10 minutes earlier. he said the MITM was safe and would be, inshallah, on a plane tomorrow. he has a ticket out, so a seat is confirmed.

i'm

just

watching

the




c  l  o  c  k. . .

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this post was written earlier today and then i decided not to post it and then the line had to be struck out because,

there's no way out right now. 

and now you know what i know which is nothing about leaving any time soon.

except,

he's in a safe location and that is the only thing i really need to know,

because i spoke to him directly for 2 minutes.