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Recent Landmine Incidents in Niger
Dear Fellow American:
This Warden Message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to recent landmine incidents in Niger.
On the morning of December 10, a vehicle traveling near Maradi hit a landmine. Later the same day, a vehicle traveling in Tahoua also hit a landmine. Travelers in both vehicles were killed. As a result of these incidents, the US Embassy in Niamey continues to temporarily prohibit all U.S. Embassy personnel from traveling east of the city of Dosso. Americans who currently live east of Dosso are urged to stay at home and to avoid traveling at the present time.
In addition, the current travel restriction for Americans north of Abalak remains in effect. American citizens are urged to avoid the region of Niger north of Abalak - to include areas in and around the cities of Agadez, Arlit, and Iferoune. This warden message will be updated as new information on the security situation on Niger’s roads becomes available.
American citizens may contact the Consular Section of the US Embassy in Niamey for more information. The Consular Section, located on the Rue des Ambassades in Niamey, is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5:30pm, and on Fridays from 8am to 1pm. Telephone: 20-72-26-61/62/63/64; e-mail: ConsulateNiamey@state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, please dial 20-72-31-41.