Warden Message: Niamey Demonstrations February 22

The Embassy has received information of student demonstrations taking place throughout Niamey today. The purpose of the demonstrations is to protest the President's refusal to respond to previously expressed student demands.  Demonstrations such as these could be recurrent throughout the coming days or weeks.  The demonstrations seem to be led by students at the high school and university level.  We are aware that demonstrations have taken place and continue to be located in the area of the Issa Berri Lycée on Avenue de la République / Avenue Tillaberi in Niamey, not far from Les Delices bakery.  However, demonstrations have been reported elsewhere in Niamey and could take place in other parts of the city today or in coming days and weeks.

Please take responsibility for your own safety.  The Embassy recommends that you avoid public demonstrations.  Demonstrations can turn violent without warning.  

American citizens traveling within or to Niger during this period are advised to maintain a high level of security, to remain vigilant at all times, and to avoid political and/or constitutional rallies and related public gatherings. Travelers are also advised to monitor the State Department's website http://travel.state.gov for updated information.  Americans living or traveling in Niger are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Niger. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S Embassy is located on Rue des Ambassades, Niamey, Niger; telephone (227) 72.26.61/62/63/64; fax (227) 73.31.67. In the event of an after-hours emergency, please dial the listed Embassy telephone numbers and follow the instructions for American citizens experiencing an emergency. The Embassy's international mailing address is Rue des Ambassades, B.P. 11201, Niamey, NIGER. The Embassy home page is http://niamey.usembassy.gov.

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