Location: Neighborhood of the U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott Event: In light of current world events, there have been a number of protests across the street from U.S. Embassy Nouakchott. So far, these have been non-violent and have respected Mauritanian law. It can be expected that these protests will continue at our location and other prominent …
Read More» Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (October 20, 2023) Location: Multiple locations in Nouakchott, including United States Embassy, Nouakchott, Mauritania Event: There are reports of multiple planned protests today · 0950 at the U.S., French, German and possibly other western embassies; and U.N. offices · 1400-1500 after Friday prayer – March from the …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) …
Read More» Location: University of Nouakchott to United States Embassy, Nouakchott, Mauritania Event: An announced demonstration march at 9:30 from University of Nouakchott to the United States Embassy, Nouakchott, Mauritania. Actions to Take: · Avoid the area Monitor local media for updates Avoid crowds Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile For assistance: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott +222-4525-2660 consularnkc@state.gov https://mr.usembassy.gov/ State Department – Consular …
Read More» Location: Old Airport Nouakchott, Mauritania Event: A demonstration related to the situation in Israel and Gaza is expected today (Tuesday, October 10, 2023) at 4:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the Old Airport in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Actions to Take: Avoid the area Monitor local media for updates Avoid crowds Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile For …
Read More» Locations: Sebkha Captial (Nouakchott-Ouest) Elmina Riadh Carrefour Madrid (Nouakchott-South) Dar-Naim (Nouakchott-North) Event: Protests related to recent in-custody death of a local man. Actions to take: Avoid the areas. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Keep a low profile. Graphic of Areas to Avoid: Assistance: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania +222 4525 2660 ConsularNKC@state.gov https://mr.usembassy.gov/ State …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania. Especially Dar Naim neighborhood. Event: Prison break by four potentially dangerous persons who killed two prison guards during escape. U.S. government personnel are advised to minimize movements in the city due to ongoing police operations. U.S. Embassy Nouakchott remains open but on maximum telework. Consular operations are open as normal. The American …
Read More» Location: area of Dar Naim Event: Violent protests are happening in the area of Dar Naim. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area. Actions to Take: Avoid the area of DarNaim Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania +222 4525 2660 ConsularNKC@state.gov …
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Read More» Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to COVID-19, crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Mauritania due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …
Read More» Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 16, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
Read More» Location: The vicinity of the old airport in Nouakchott Event: Mass Demonstrations There are currently large numbers of demonstrators gathering in the vicinity of the old airport in Nouakchott. The number of protestors could eventually number in the thousands. The U.S. embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid unnecessary movement and, in particular, avoid going to …
Read More» Location: Various locations in Nouakchott. Protests have already formed near the French embassy Event: Demonstrations According to sources, protesters are planning to gather at varied locations citywide, protests have already begun at the French Embassy. Civil unrest and large security deployments are possible near the French Embassy, French Cultural Institute, and throughout Nouakchott today and …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania continues to operate largely via telework; however, the Consular Section has opened a limited number of appointments each and every Wednesday for the following services: renew an expired U.S. passport or one which will expire in the next twelve months; report a U.S. passport that has been lost or …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 07 August 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 6,418 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The Travel Advisory for Mauritania has been downgraded to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. You may view Mauritania’s Travel Advisory here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html Most airlines have resumed travel (with layovers) from Nouakchott to various airports in the United States. Travelers should book their tickets directly …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 29 July 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 6,249 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: On 02 August 2020, several airlines are scheduled to begin flying from Nouakchott to various airports in the United States. At this time, only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders) may transit through Paris to the United States. Please …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 13 July 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 5,923 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: Air France is conducting one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every week until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, which is located on the south …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 13 July 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 5,446 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: Air France is conducting one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every week until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, which is located on the south …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 06 July 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 4,827 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: Air France is scheduled to conduct one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every week until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 25 June 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 3,519 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: As of today, 25 June 2020, other than one Air France flight scheduled for 03 July 2020, there are no commercial flights currently scheduled for July. The embassy will post options for U.S. citizens to return to the United States as soon …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 24 June 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 3,292 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: Air France is scheduled to conduct one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every Thursday until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, which is …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 17 June 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,057 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: Air France is conducting one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every Thursday until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, which is located on the south …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 10 June 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,162 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no evacuation flights from Mauritania scheduled at this time. Air France is conduct one-way flights from Nouakchott to Paris every Thursday until the end of July. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 03 June 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 668 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no evacuation flights from Mauritania scheduled at this time, but Air France will conduct one-way flights to Paris on June 4 and on June 11. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: As of 27 May 2020, the Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 262 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no evacuation flights from Mauritania scheduled at this time, but Air France will conduct one-way flights to Paris for each of the next three Thursdays. From Paris, there will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 81 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no evacuation flights scheduled at this time, but Air France will be opening one-way flights to Paris for each of the next four Thursdays. There will be connecting flights to various airports in the United States. Travelers must purchase tickets directly from the Air France/Prestair office, which is located …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed 16 cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no evacuation flights scheduled at this time. Please send an email to consularnkc@state.gov if you have questions about returning to the United States. The Government of Mauritania has instituted a curfew every day from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM every day. The embassy encourages all U.S. citizens to abide …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no more evacuation flights scheduled at this time. Please email consularnkc@state.gov if you have questions about returning to the United States. The Government of Mauritania has adjusted its curfew times effective today, 24 April 2020. The curfew is currently effective from 9 PM to 6 AM …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no more evacuation flights scheduled at this time. Please email consularnkc@state.gov if you have questions about returning to the United States. The Government of Mauritania is restricting internal travel for private citizens effective immediately. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The are no more evacuation flights scheduled at this time. Please email consularnkc@state.gov if you have questions about returning to the United States. The Government of Mauritania is restricting internal travel for private citizens effective immediately. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. has arranged a flight to the United States. It will depart on Friday, April 10. Passengers for this flight should be at the airport by 10 AM for ticketing and administrative tasks. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 3662-8163 if you have questions …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. has arranged a flight to the United States. It will depart on Friday, April 10. Passengers for this flight should be at the airport by 10 AM for boarding and administrative tasks. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 3662-8163 if you have …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. has arranged a flight to the United States. It will depart on Friday, April 10. Unfortunately, we have not been able to confirm a boarding time or a departure time. Please stay tuned. We hope to have more information soon. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. has arranged a new flight to the United States. It will depart on Friday, April 10 at 2:35 PM. Please be at the airport at 11:00 AM (or earlier). The fight is scheduled to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. on Friday, …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State began limiting its passport operations. Effective April 2, we have further limited our ability to offer routine passport and citizenship services overseas. For U.S. citizens in the United States, we are only able …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. embassy is working tirelessly to schedule a new flight to the United States. We are hoping to schedule it for April 9-12. If you have already contacted the U.S. Embassy about being on the flight to the United States, please being a photocopy of your …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. embassy is working tirelessly to schedule a new flight to the United States. We are hoping to schedule it for April 9-12. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 3662-8163, if you have any questions about this flight. The Government of Mauritania is restricting …
Read More» April 6, 2020 Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. embassy is working tirelessly to schedule a new flight to the United States. We are hoping to schedule it for April 9-12. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 3662-8163, if you have any questions about this flight. The Government …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The flight to the United States that was scheduled for Monday, April 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled during the week of April 7-10. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 2662-8163, if you have any questions. The Government of Mauritania is restricting …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The flight to the United States that was scheduled for Monday, April 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled during the week of April 7-10. Please email consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 2662-8163, if you have any questions. The Government of Mauritania is restricting …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The flight that was scheduled for Monday, April 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled during the week of April 7-10. Please call consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 2662-8163, if you have any questions. The Government of Mauritania is restricting internal travel for private …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The flight that was scheduled for Monday, April 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled during the week of April 7-10. Please call consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty officer at 2662-8163, if you have any questions. The Government of Mauritania is restricting internal travel for private …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritania has arranged a new flight to go to the United States on the morning of Monday, April 6. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart must contact the U.S. embassy immediately at consularnkc@state.gov or call the duty …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritania regrets that tomorrow’s special chartered flight scheduled to return to the United States has been delayed. We expect there will be a new flight on the morning of April 6. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause to the individuals involved. …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritania regrets that the special chartered flight scheduled to return several American citizens and Legal Permanent Residents to the United States has been delayed. We will communicate a new date and time once that information becomes available. We regret any inconvenience that this …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: There is a charter flight schedule to depart from Nouakchott Airport on Friday, April 3, with a tentative 12:15 PM departure time. The flight will end in Washington D.C. at Dulles International Airport. Passengers who need to fly to other destinations inside the United States will make …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: There is a charter flight schedule to depart from Nouakchott Airport on Friday, April 3, with a tentative 12:15 PM departure time. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart on this flight must contact the U.S. embassy immediately at consularnkc@state.gov or call …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: There is a charter flight schedule to depart from Nouakchott Airport on Friday, April 3, with a tentative 12:15 PM departure time. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart on this flight must contact the U.S. embassy immediately at consularnkc@state.gov or call …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed six cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: There is a charter flight schedule to depart from Nouakchott Airport on Friday, April 3, with a tentative 12:15 PM departure time. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart on this flight must contact the U.S. embassy immediately at consularnkc@state.gov or call …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. IMPORTANT: The flight that was scheduled to leave on Thursday has been moved to Friday, April 3, with a tentative 12:15 PM departure time. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart on this flight must contact the U.S. embassy immediately at consularnkc@state.gov or …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) on Thursday, April 2 to Washington, DC. Any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who would like to depart on this flight must contact the U.S. embassy …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The Government of Mauritania has implemented a restriction on internal travel for private citizens effective today, March 29 at 12:00 (noon). The embassy recommends that any American citizen who is considering leaving Mauritania travel to Nouakchott before the restrictions go into effect. It will be very difficult to …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The Government of Mauritania has implemented a restriction on internal travel for private citizens effective today, March 29 at 12:00 (noon). The embassy recommends that any American citizen who is considering leaving Mauritania travel to Nouakchott before the restrictions go into effect. It will be very difficult to …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The Government of Mauritania will implement a restriction on internal travel for private citizens starting tomorrow at 1200 (noon). The embassy recommends that any American citizen who is considering leaving Mauritania travel to Nouakchott before the restrictions go into effect. It will be very difficult to reach Nouakchott, …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed its operating hours to comply …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (27 March 2020) Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed its operating …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed its operating hours …
Read More» Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed its operating hours to …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (25 March 2020) Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania (23 March 2020) Location: Mauritania Event: The Mauritanian Ministry of Health has confirmed two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mauritania. The government of Mauritania has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until 06 April 2020. Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place for Mauritania from 6 PM to 6 AM every day. The U.S. embassy has changed …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» Last updated: [03/03/23] The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Please email consularNKC@state.gov if you have questions about returning to the United States. Entry and Exit Requirements: Are …
Read More» Exercise increased caution in Mauritania due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Areas designated as off limits by the Mauritanian military due to crime and terrorism. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as mugging, armed robbery, and assault, are common. Local police lack the …
Read More» Location: Mauritania, countrywide Event: Criminal activity tends to be more frequent worldwide during the holiday season and the Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness when traveling. Please take a few moments to plan for additional time in your travels and read the Country Specific Information …
Read More» Location: Any sub-district in Nouakchott and possibly in other cities and locations across Mauritania Event: Possible demonstrations concerning release of a detained blogger In light of public debate about the possible release from detention of a controversial blogger, protests are possible at different points throughout Mauritania. Protesters may gather at any location with minimal prior …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott and other Mauritanian Cities Event: Protests are planned today at the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) near the U.S. Embassy and Dolphin Circle. Civil unrest and large security deployments are possible near the CENI and throughout Nouakchott today. There are reports of protesters burning tires and trash in addition to isolated reports of …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania Event: Protests are being reported in the Riyadh, Elmina, and Sebkha regions of Nouakchott in response to provisional presidential election results. Protesters are burning tires and trash, and there have been isolated reports of violence. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of Riyadh, Elmina, and Sebkha Monitor local media for updates Avoid …
Read More» Location: Mauritania, countrywide Event: Mauritanian parliamentary, regional, and local elections are set for September 1, 2018, and polls are scheduled to be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Election day is an exciting day and we encourage U.S. citizens to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid demonstrations as Mauritanian citizens and residents exercise …
Read More» Event: Extremists may use the upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to target U.S. citizens. Terrorists may employ of variety of tactics. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs and other public venues. Actions to take: Keep a low profile Avoid crowds and demonstrations Be aware of your surroundings Review your personal …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott and other areas within Mauritania Event: The upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel on May 14, 2018 may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. Actions to take: Keep a low profile; Avoid crowds and demonstrations; Be aware of your surroundings; and Review personal security …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania, Arafat Neighborhood Event: The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott advises U.S. citizens of a planned demonstration by the Mauritanian Opposition Party today, February 5, 2018, at 5:00pm in the Arafat neighborhood. The group plans to protest the increase in food prices. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the Arafat neighborhood this afternoon …
Read More» Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania, Tevragh-Zeina Area Event: The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott advises U.S. citizens of an increase in crime in the Tevragh-Zeina area of Nouakchott. Additionally, traffic accidents in Nouakchott rose over 200 percent last year, and driving conditions remain extremely dangerous in Nouakchott. Actions to Take: Use caution when walking or driving at night …
Read More» The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Nouakchott reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of possible protests that may take place in and around Nouakchott today. Demonstrators may take to the streets to protest an unpopular November 9 Mauritanian court ruling to free a citizen accused of religious heresy. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of the possibility of demonstrations and protests taking place throughout Nouakchott. The embassy recommends avoiding the area around the Presidency and Gemal Abdel Nasser Avenue. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when …
Read More» October 12, 2017 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to far eastern Mauritania due to the activities of terrorist groups active in the neighboring regions of Mali, including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), and those which pose a threat in the greater Sub-Saharan region, such as the self-proclaimed Islamic State …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of calls for two protests today around 1500 hours in Nouakchott. The protests are expected to take place at the Ibn Abbass Mosque and the Russian Embassy. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens avoid these areas from 1430 hours to 1700 hours. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful …
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