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Warden Message: Tunisian Security Forces Operations
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Tunisia
5 Jan 2007
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U.S. Embassy Tunis distributed the following Warden Message on January 5, 2007:
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds all Americans to maintain a high level of vigilance in regard to their personal security and to remain aware of local events. We encourage Americans in Tunisia to review the guidance in our Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, dated October 11, 2006, and the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, dated November 20, 2006.
The Tunisian Ministry of Interior and Local Development announced to local media that Tunisian security forces exchanged gunfire with individuals from an armed group on December 23, 2006 and January 3, 2007. Subsequent to the December 23 incident, security forces became more visible throughout the country. The Government of Tunisia reports that the members of this armed group have been killed or arrested. The U.S. Embassy will keep the American community advised of any developments that may impact their security.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The United States Embassy in Tunis stands ready to assist U.S. Citizens 24 hours a day. For further information please visit us on the World Wide Web at http://tunis.usembassy.gov or call +216-71-107-000.
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Warden Message: Ukraine Racially Motivated Attacks
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Ukraine
5 Jan 2007
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Ukraine Security Reminder
U.S. Embassy Kyiv issued the following warden message on January 5:
On December 28, 2006, a citizen of Gambia was stabbed to death in the Solomenskiy District of Kyiv. This incident is the latest in a string of murders of foreigners in Kyiv in 2006 in which the victim's race and/or skin color appears to have been a primary motivation. Although none of these murders has involved United States citizens, there have been several non-lethal assaults in Ukraine in recent years against U.S. citizens which were determined to be racially motivated. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv would like to remind American citizens resident in Ukraine of the following information contained in the Consular Information Sheet for Ukraine, available on-line at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1053.html
While most travelers do not encounter problems with crime in Ukraine, there has been an increase in the number of racially-motivated attacks conducted by "skinheads" in Kyiv. These incidents, in which non-Caucasian foreigners are specifically targeted for violence, have occurred without provocation in prominent areas of downtown Kyiv that are commonly frequented by tourists. While the majority of people targeted have been of Asian, African or other non-European descent, all travelers should exercise caution. In addition to incidents of assault, persons of African or Asian heritage may be subject to various types of harassment, such as being stopped on the street by both civilians and law enforcement officials.
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.
American citizens are encouraged to report any security incidents or problems to the Embassy. American Citizens Services unit can be reached during working hours by calling at (38-044) 490-4445 or 490-4422. The Embassy's duty officer can be reached after hours at (38-044) 490-4000 or by contacting (38-050) 311-1796.