U.S Embassy Baghdad released the following Warden Message on April 8, 2010:
Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) have announced a curfew within the International Zone (IZ) effective immediately. All movement within the IZ is now restricted between 2400 hours and 0600 hours. No civilian traffic movements will be allowed within the IZ and all entry control points will be closed to outgoing and incoming movements during the stated hours. ISF has stated that violators of this curfew will be arrested.
Additionally, all U.S. government employees under the authority of the U.S. Ambassador are prohibited from walking at any time outside of secure compounds within the IZ. U.S. government employees traveling within the IZ must travel in a motor vehicle in groups of two or more and must carry a working cell phone or radio.
U.S. citizens are reminded that violence and threats against U.S. citizens persist and that no region, including within the IZ, should be considered safe from continued dangerous conditions, including kidnappings, explosions, and other terrorist and criminal attacks.
The Department of State Travel Warning for Iraq issued on February 25, 2010, remains in effect. That warning notes the continued fluid security situation and recommends against all but essential travel throughout all regions of the country.