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09STATE77699
2009-07-24 22:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 077699
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC NG
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: NIGER
UNCLAS STATE 077699
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC NG
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: NIGER
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the
risks of travel to Niger immediately before and after the
constitutional referendum on August 4, 2009, and
recommends against all non-emergency travel to Niger at
this time. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2009.
2. If approved, the new constitution would extend
President Mamadou Tandja's current term in office by
three years and allow unlimited five-year presidential
terms. Demonstrations for and against the referendum
have primarily been peaceful. However, on July 15, 2009,
security forces in Niamey used tear gas and batons to
disrupt a women's rally in support of the dissolved
Constitutional Court. Also, on June 1, 2009, a violent
clash occurred outside of Niamey between groups
demonstrating for and against the referendum.
3. In light of the volatile political environment, the
U.S. Embassy in Niamey has temporarily deferred the
travel of U.S. Government visitors to Niger. U.S.
citizens are urged to defer their travel to Niger as
well.
4. The State Department wishes to remind Americans that
even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and quickly escalate into violence. As a
result, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid demonstrations
and to exercise extreme caution within the vicinity of
any large public gathering. U.S. citizens in Niger
should also stock up on food, water, and other basic
necessities due to possible disruptions in the delivery
of goods and services.
5. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to take
responsibility for their own personal safety and
security. American citizens should keep abreast of local
events, monitor local news sources, and maintain
heightened situational awareness at all times.
6. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey is located on Rue des
Ambassades. The Embassy's mailing address is B.P. 11201,
Niamey, Republic of Niger. The Embassy's telephone
number is (227) 20-72-26-61. For after-hours emergencies
involving American citizens, please call (227) 20-72-31-
41. The Embassy's web site is
http://niamey.usembassy.gov/index.html.
7. Updated information on travel and security in Niger
may be obtained from the Department of State by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and
Canada, or by calling a regular toll line, 1-202-501-
4444, from other countries. For further information,
please consult the Country Specific Information for Niger
and the Worldwide Caution, which are available on the
Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC NG
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: NIGER
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the
risks of travel to Niger immediately before and after the
constitutional referendum on August 4, 2009, and
recommends against all non-emergency travel to Niger at
this time. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2009.
2. If approved, the new constitution would extend
President Mamadou Tandja's current term in office by
three years and allow unlimited five-year presidential
terms. Demonstrations for and against the referendum
have primarily been peaceful. However, on July 15, 2009,
security forces in Niamey used tear gas and batons to
disrupt a women's rally in support of the dissolved
Constitutional Court. Also, on June 1, 2009, a violent
clash occurred outside of Niamey between groups
demonstrating for and against the referendum.
3. In light of the volatile political environment, the
U.S. Embassy in Niamey has temporarily deferred the
travel of U.S. Government visitors to Niger. U.S.
citizens are urged to defer their travel to Niger as
well.
4. The State Department wishes to remind Americans that
even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and quickly escalate into violence. As a
result, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid demonstrations
and to exercise extreme caution within the vicinity of
any large public gathering. U.S. citizens in Niger
should also stock up on food, water, and other basic
necessities due to possible disruptions in the delivery
of goods and services.
5. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to take
responsibility for their own personal safety and
security. American citizens should keep abreast of local
events, monitor local news sources, and maintain
heightened situational awareness at all times.
6. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey is located on Rue des
Ambassades. The Embassy's mailing address is B.P. 11201,
Niamey, Republic of Niger. The Embassy's telephone
number is (227) 20-72-26-61. For after-hours emergencies
involving American citizens, please call (227) 20-72-31-
41. The Embassy's web site is
http://niamey.usembassy.gov/index.html.
7. Updated information on travel and security in Niger
may be obtained from the Department of State by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and
Canada, or by calling a regular toll line, 1-202-501-
4444, from other countries. For further information,
please consult the Country Specific Information for Niger
and the Worldwide Caution, which are available on the
Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON