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Warden Message: Mauritania Kidnapping Threat
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Mauritania
22 Aug 2007

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U.S. Embassy Nouakchott issued the following Warden Message on August 22:

The U.S. Embassy has received reports of planned activities such as kidnapping by Al-Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). American citizens are, therefore, urged to heighten their awareness and use caution. American citizens should take increased security precautions when in their homes or cars and watch for any suspicious or unusual activity.

American citizens are also urged to register with the U.S. Embassy. They can do so in person or at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ .

The U.S. Embassy can be reached at:
Telephone: (222) 525-2660 (business hours)
(222) 525-3288 (after hours)
Address: 288, rue 42-100 (rue Abdallaye)
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Located between the Spanish Embassy and the Presidency
Website: http://nouakchott.state.gov