Global Security Reports

Global Security Reports

OSAC Reports are the composite of information reporting that OSAC has traditionally been known for. All safety and security information is available to the general public. Other reports may only be accessed by constituents only. The following are the most recent reports by report type. (Last updated 26 Jul 2008)

Activity

OSAC Activity Report: June 2008

11 Jul 2008 This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of June 2008, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month’s Country Council Focus is on the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Country Councils. more...

Consular Affairs Bulletins

Warden Message: Bombings in Bangalore

25 Jul 2008 Several bomb blasts occurred in and around Bangalore during mid-afternoon on Friday, July 25, 2008. U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Bangalore should avoid the areas affected by the blasts. Americans traveling in India are urged to monitor local news reports, avoid crowded places, and remain aware of their surroundings. more...

Warden Message: Guinea Nighttime Robberies; Caution Advised

25 Jul 2008 The Embassy of the United States strongly recommends that American citizens defer all nonessential travel within Conakry between midnight and dawn. This Warden Message follows at least two incidents in which individuals have been stopped and robbed late at night by persons in military garb brandishing weapons. more...

Country Council

Country Council Meeting Notes: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (May 8) You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

9 Jun 2008 The Phnom Penh OSAC Country Council met May 8, 2008, to discuss efforts aimed at raising security awareness. more...

Crime & Safety

Lesotho 2008 Crime & Safety Report

10 Jul 2008 This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Maseru. more...

Zambia 2008 Crime & Safety Report

10 Jul 2008 This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Lusaka. more...

Mozambique 2008 Crime & Safety Report

10 Jul 2008 This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Maputo. more...

Hot Topic

Bombs Target Ahmedabad You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

26 Jul 2008 On July 26th, a series of low-intensity blasts detonated in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, located in the Gujarat state. The attached report outlines details of the attack and provides an overview of recent attacks in India. more...

Safety & Security

CDC Report: Marburg Fever

22 Jul 2008 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported that a woman from The Netherlands recently died from Marburg hemorrhagic fever (Marburg). She got sick after returning from a trip to Uganda. more...

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