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Featured Reports

Youth Security Briefing

9 Dec 2005 - Worldwide OSAC presents a PowerPoint briefing designed especially for the younger members of the OSAC family-- American kids living abroad! more...

OSAC: A Partnership That Works

30 Nov 2005 - Worldwide In October 2005, Homeland Security magazine featured a story on the Overseas Security Advisory Council. It can be accessed via this link. more...

OSAC Activity Report: October 2005

15 Nov 2005 - Worldwide This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of September 2005, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month's Country Council Focus is on the redeveloping Port-au-Prince Country Council in Haiti. more...

Recent Reports

November 9 Amman Hotel Suicide Bombings You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

Today - Middle East / N. Africa Jordan On November 9, 2005, three Iraqi suicide bombers detonated explosive vests at three U.S.-owned hotels in Amman, Jordan. The attached presentation outlines the modus operandi and investigation updates from the bombings. more...

OSAC Activity Report: November 2005

13 Dec 2005 - Worldwide This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of November 2005, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month's Country Council Focus is on the Belgrade Country Council in Serbia. more...

ANSO Incident Report: INGO Staff Members Kidnapped and Robbed

13 Dec 2005 - South / Central Asia Afghanistan A report received through an internatonal non-governmental organization (INGO) stated that their two Afghan national staff members (driver and an engineer) who were travelling on a road were victims of a kidnapping and car theft. more...

Keeping Your Computer Safe You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

12 Dec 2005 - Worldwide As a private sector employee, security in the workplace should come as second nature, but what about at home? Online shopping, banking, or even telecommuting are some of the many conveniences the Internet provides, but before taking advantage of these offerings, users must educate themselves on how to keep their information, personal or business related, protected. more...

Youth Security Briefing

9 Dec 2005 - Worldwide OSAC presents a PowerPoint briefing designed especially for the younger members of the OSAC family-- American kids living abroad! more...

Survey

OSAC 20th Anniversary Annual Briefing Feedback

Please take a moment to respond to a brief survey regarding the recent OSAC 20th Anniversary Annual Briefing held on November 9-10. Your opinions and input are appreciated and will assist OSAC in tailoring future events to better meet the needs of our constituents. Take The Survey Now

Events

Regional Security Conference

12 Mar 2006 The OSAC, ISMA, and SISBO will jointly host a Regional Security Conference in Hong Kong on March 12-14, 2006. more...

Private Sector Security Overseas Seminar

20 Apr 2006 This security training closely mirrors what is provided to Department of State employees embarking on overseas tours. more...

Consular Affairs

Today

Warden Message: Kampala Demonstrations December 14

13 Dec 2005

Public Announcement: Bolivia

13 Dec 2005

Public Announcement: Iraq

12 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Bangladesh Demonstrations December 12

12 Dec 2005

Public Announcement: Worldwide Caution

11 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Bangladesh Demonstrations December 11

9 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Protests in Hong Kong

9 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Increased Criminal Activity at São Paulo Airport

9 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Possible Closure of Caracas-Maiquetia Bridge

9 Dec 2005

Public Announcement: Eritrea

9 Dec 2005

Warden Message: S. Korea Protests Dec. 10-11

8 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Bangladesh Suicide Bombings

8 Dec 2005

Warden Message: DR Congo Holiday Checkpoints

8 Dec 2005

Warden Message: Bahrain Demonstrations

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