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Upcoming Global Anti-War Demonstrations You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

14 Mar 2006 - Worldwide The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) would like to remind all American businesses and organizations that the third anniversary of the U.S.-led mission in Iraq is March 20th. As in the past three years, anti-American and anti-war demonstrations are scheduled in cities around the world, with the greatest concentration of activity in Europe. Most of these protests are scheduled for Saturday, March 18th, but isolated protests may occur as early as March 15th or as late as March 20th. more...

Procurement Fraud: What Every Business Should Know About Employee Theft You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

7 Mar 2006 - Europe Transparency in procurement is a business practice that has become increasingly important both legally and financially. more...

OSAC Activity Report: February 2006

1 Mar 2006 - Worldwide This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of February 2006, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month's Country Council Focus is on the N'djamena Country Council. more...

Avian Influenza: Private Sector Response You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

27 Feb 2006 - Worldwide The following presentation is a synthesis of contigency plans created by numerous private sector entities in preparation for a possible avian flu pandemic. more...

Recent Reports

ANSO Incident Report: Suspected Taliban Searches INGO Members

20 Mar 2006 - South / Central Asia Afghanistan The Afghanistan NGO Safety Office (ANSO) reported the following:Location: Grishk District, Sarkari Maktab area, approx 25km North direction of Lashkergah CityIncident type: Insurgency Date/Time: 15th March. Approx 11:00Hrs Report Status: ConfirmedInformation:  An international non-governmental organization (INGO) employee report stated that he was traveling in a passenger's vehicle from Lashkergah City into Kandahar City when he was stopped by a group of four suspected Taliban. more...

Kurdish and Anti-war Demonstrations in Frankfurt

17 Mar 2006 - Europe Germany Local authorities report that on March 18, 2006, from 1100 to 1900 hours a large demonstration by Kurds residing in Germany will occur at the locations detailed below. more...

Anti-War Demonstration in Vancouver on March 18

17 Mar 2006 - Americas Canada On Saturday, March 18, a large demonstration is expected in downtown Vancouver for "International Peace Day," and to commemorate the beginning of the Iraq conflict. more...

Travelers in Nicaragua Stranded at Airports Due to Protests

17 Mar 2006 - Americas Nicaragua The regional airports in Puerto Cabezas and Corn Island have been closed by protestors rallying against recent election results. more...

Anti-American Demonstration in Luxembourg

16 Mar 2006 - Europe Luxembourg The Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy Luxembourg reported the following:  A demonstration entitled "U.S./Israel Plan Nuclear Attack on Iran to Control Oil and Defend the Dollar" is scheduled in front of the U.S. Embassy Luxembourg on Saturday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. Although this demonstration is not in protest to the U.S.- led mission in Iraq, it is scheduled on the same date as dozens of other anti-war protests in the region. more...

Events

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...

Country Council Seminar: The Hague, Netherlands (May 3)

3 May 2006 more...

Consular Affairs

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Public Announcement: Bangladesh

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Public Announcement: Italy, Holy See and San Marino

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Warden Message: Aborted Coup Attempt in The Gambia

21 Mar 2006

Warden Message: State of Emergency in Ecuador

21 Mar 2006

Warden Message: "Internationals" Possibly Targeted for Suicide Attacks in Afghanistan

21 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Upcoming Demonstrations in Bahrain

20 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Avian Influenza Found in Afghanistan

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Kurdish New Year Protests in Istanbul

17 Mar 2006

Anti-War Demonstration in Copenhagen

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Kabul Consular Section Closed March 21

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Anti-War Demonstration in London

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Widespread Street Protests in France

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Civil Disobedience Expected in Ethiopia Week of March 20

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Anti-War Demonstration in Amsterdam

17 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Election Demonstrations in Belarus

16 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Milosevic Funeral in Belgrade

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Sierra Leone Animal Deaths

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Bird Flu Borders Armenia

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Demonstration at U.S. Embassy Caracas March 15

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Possibility of Increased Terror Activity in Turkey

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Peshawar American Citizen Services Closure

15 Mar 2006

Warden Mesage: Peace Corps Suspends Bangladesh Operations

15 Mar 2006

Warden Message: Foiled Coup in Chad

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