Location: Madagascar Event: The Travel Advisory for Madagascar changed to Level 2-Exercise Increased Caution due to civil unrest and crime on August 1, 2018. Please see the full Travel Advisory below. Madagascar –Level 2: Exercise increased precautions Exercise increased precautionsin Madagascar due to civil unrest and crime. Madagascar is preparing for presidential elections in 2018. There ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Union of the Comoros Event: The Travel Advisory for Comoros changed to Level 2-Exercise Increased Caution due to civil unrest on July 27, 2018. Please see the full Travel Advisory below. Comoros — Travel Advisory – Level 2 Exercise increased caution in The Union of the Comoros due to civil unrest. Comoros will hold a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
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Location: Union of the Comoros Event: There have been isolated reports of unrest, including clashes between military and civilians, in response to the constitutional referendum. US Embassy employees are instructed to remain at home and shelter in place. Actions to Take: Limit non-essential travel. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowd and demonstrations Be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
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Location: Throughout the Union of the Comoros, especially urban areas in Anjouan Event: Comoros plans to hold a constitutional referendum on July 30, 2018. Demonstrations opposing the referendum have been taking place more frequently, especially in, but not limited to, urban areas of Anjouan. On July 21, assailants on motorcycles fired at the vehicle of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Morondava, Madagascar Event: The U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo advises U.S. citizens of several reports of violent crimes in Morondava, including the avenue of the baobabs. During the time around National Day, there is often an increase in crime in this popular tourist location. Actions to Take Use caution when walking or driving at night. Carry proper ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Madagascar, countrywide Event: Madagascar’s National Day celebrations have been on-going since June 1, 2018 and will culminate on June 26, 2018. Police officers and gendarmerie will likely carry out checkpoints throughout the city. You should carry proper identification at all times – a U.S. passport with a current Malagasy visa. Actions to Take Be aware of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the Coliseum in Antsonjombe and near the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on May 26 beginning at 10:00 am. Supporters of the current President will gather at the Coliseum and the opposition groups will gather downtown. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Antananarivo and regional cities throughout Madagascar Event: Opposition politicians continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. and dispersing typically around 6:00 in the evening. All protests that have taken place to date have gathered in the area of May 13th Square in downtown Antananarivo. Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Opposition politicians have said that they will continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. for the foreseeable future. Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to use caution if going ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: A large gathering is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: A large demonstration is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
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Large Gathering Alert – U. S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar (April 21, 2018) Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: Following four deaths during today’s events, a public wake will be held for the victims at City Hall starting at 10:00 am tomorrow. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the ...
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By ravelosonhj | 21 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: An estimated 10,000 demonstrators are reportedly gathered in downtown Antananarivo and the situation remains tense. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations in Analakely and the surrounding areas in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on the morning of April 21. The opposition groups led by the members of parliament from the opposition parties intend to protest against the election law. Recent protests were ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
