Security Alert – U.S. Embassy, Nouakchott, Mauritania

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy, Nouakchott, Mauritania (May 9, 2018)

 

Location:  Nouakchott, Mauritania

 

Event:  Dangerous late night/early morning high-speed vehicle racing has been reported between the Nouadhibou Road/Al Quods traffic circle, next to the U.S. Embassy, up Nouadhibou Road and to Nouakchott International Airport.  These races typically take place between 22:00 and 05:00 hours and involve a game of high-speed “chicken” where racers avoid taking their foot off the gas pedal.  Two teenagers recently died in these races.  

 

Actions to take: 

 

·       Limit nighttime driving, when possible, and use extreme caution when driving between 22:00 and 05:00 hours, particularly along Nouadhibou Road 

·       Be aware of your surroundings

·       Review your personal security plans

 

Assistance:

·       U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania

o   +222 4525-2660

o   +222 3662-8163 (after hours)

o   ConsularNKC@state.gov

 

·       State Department – Consular Affairs

o   888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

 

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates – https://step.state.gov/step/

 

Mauritania Country Information –

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html