Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=61825
you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Venezuela Park Attacks
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Venezuela
11 Jan 2007
Printer Friendly Email Article
Related Reports
24 Nov 2006
Warden Message: Caracas Rallies November 25-26
13 Nov 2006
Warden Message: Venezuelan Elections
3 Nov 2006
Warden Message: Caracas Demonstration November 4
11 Oct 2006
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
4 Oct 2006
Warden Message: Caracas Demonstration October 7
U.S. Embassy Caracas issued the following Warden Message on January 11:
This warden message is being issued to alert American citizens traveling to and residing in Venezuela of a recent incident involving American citizens hiking in the Avila National Park outside of Caracas.
During the weekend of January 6, 2007, two American citizens were assaulted, bound and robbed between the Distribuidor Sebucan and Pico Oriental areas of the Avila trail. The group consisted of five assailants posted in two locations along the trail, which allowed one group to 'spot' oncoming hikers, while the other group had a tent set up further along the trail. Once the assailants subdued the hikers at knifepoint, the victims were led into a tent where they were tied up and robbed.
The assailants apprehended a Venezuelan couple shortly thereafter and attempted to catch two more hikers (one was captured and the other managed to escape). The escaped hiker apparently led the attackers to panic and immediately flee the area.
Although the only weapons seen were edged weapons with six inch blades, the assailants spoke openly of having a gun. No serious injuries resulted from these attacks. There is no indication that American citizens have been targeted.
As a result of this incident, the U.S. Embassy strongly recommends that American citizens planning to hike the Avila trails do so only in groups, not alone, and that they advise friends/family of their itinerary. The Embassy reminds all American citizens in Venezuela to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times. The assault on the Avila trail is a reminder of the deteriorating crime situation in Caracas and the need to adhere to good personal security practices. Local police have indicated this type of assault is not uncommon on the Avila.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States 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). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=61823
you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Bangladesh State of Emergency
Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Bangladesh
11 Jan 2007
Printer Friendly Email Article
Related Reports
11 Jan 2007
Bangladesh Demonstrations January 12-15
11 Jan 2007
Bangladesh Demonstrations January 11
10 Jan 2007
Bangladesh Demonstrations January 10
9 Jan 2007
Bangladesh Election Violence
9 Jan 2007
Bangladesh 2007 Crime & Safety Report
U.S. Embassy Dhaka released the following Warden Message on January 11, 2007:
On the evening of January 11, 2007, the Caretaker Government declared a State of Emergency and imposed a 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew until further notice. In view of the fluid political and security situation, the U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens limit their movements and monitor announcements in the local media. We have instructed U.S. Embassy employees to go home go home tonight and remain there until further notice.
English language news is available on the following channels at the following times:
ATN - 18:00
Banglavision - 21:05
BTV - 22:00
BTV - 23:30 (also broadcast by all local Satellite stations: ATN, Channel I, NTV, RTV, Banglavision Channel 1, Boishaki)
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka can be reached at (880-2) 885-5500 during regular hours and for after-hours emergencies. Our website address is dhaka.usembassy.gov. For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Bangladesh Public Announcement, Bangladesh Consular Information Sheet and other 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. and Canada; 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 am to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).