Niger
Niger: Kidnapping Threat Prompts U.S. State Department Warning
Date: May 12th, 2010 |
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The U.S. State Department warned against travel to the north of the country because of kidnapping threats against Westerners. A terrorist group linked to al-Qaida abducted a French national April 20 west of Agadez, and heavily armed men tried to kidnap U.S. embassy officials in November 2009 in Tahoua. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey considers [read more]
Niger
Date: November 1st, 2001 | No Comments
Campaigning is underway for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held Oct. 17 in what represents a return to civilian rule after control by a military junta since a presidential assassination in April. Thus far the campaign has been festive and peaceful, with leaders appealing [read more]
Niger
Date: July 24th, 2003 | No Comments
Violent carjackings appear to be on the rise in the Sevare-Mopti region of Mali, and in the north of Niger, with four-wheel drive vehicles the target of choice. A few tips to avoid becoming a victim: 1. Talk to locals and find out what the high crime areas are and avoid them whenever possible; 2. [read more]
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