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Featured Reports

Lebanon/Israel Update: July 28, 2006 You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

28 Jul 2006 - Middle East / N. Africa Israel, Lebanon The PowerPoint presentation attached details the latest developments in violence between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Please log on with your password to view the report. more...

São Paulo Gang Violence: July 2006 You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

14 Jul 2006 - Americas Brazil In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 12, São Paulo State was struck by a barrage of attacks perpetrated by the gang known as the Primeiro Comando Capital (PCC). The attached PowerPoint presentation details and analyses the attacks and modus operandi employed by the criminals. more...

Mumbai Railway Blasts (Updated July 18) You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

13 Jul 2006 - South / Central Asia India On July 11, 2006 a reported 7 explosions occurred along the Western Rail Line in Mumbai, India. The first blast occurred at approximately 1820 local time, near the Khar Rail Station. The ensuing explosions killed at least 188 people. Indian police officials have stepped up security throughout India. An investigation into the attacks is ongoing. This presentation was updated with new information on July 13. more...

OSAC Distinguished Achievement Award 2006 You must be an OSAC Constituent or Associate to view this content.

11 Jul 2006 - Worldwide The OSAC is now soliciting nominations for the annual OSAC Distinguished Achievement Award. The due date is August 15 for nomination submissions. more...

Recent Reports

Bangladesh Demonstrations August 2

Today - South / Central Asia Bangladesh The police stated that the following groups have planned demonstrations near downtown Dhaka on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. more...

Karachi: Rains Cause Severe Flooding and Dampens Demonstrations

Today - South / Central Asia Pakistan Monsoon rains since July 30 have resulted in widespread flooding and power outages throughout Karachi and appear to have kept residents from focusing their immediate attention on events in Lebanon and Israel. After two years of draught conditions, approximately 88 mm of water has fallen and local meteorological authorities predict more heavy rains over the next two days. more...

Demonstration at American Center (August 2)

Today - South / Central Asia India The All Bengal Minority Youth Federation (Muslims) held a demonstration at the American Center on August 2 from 1435 to 1500 hours, protesting the U.S. backed Israel action in Lebanon. more...

Protestors Blockade Airport in Tegucigalpa

Today - Americas Honduras Teachers have been demonstrating in Tegucigalpa for two straight days against the non-payment of wages and benefits allegedly promised seven years ago. more...

Bangladesh Demonstrations August 1

1 Aug 2006 - South / Central Asia Bangladesh The police stated that the following groups have planned demonstrations near downtown Dhaka on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. more...

Events

PSOS Seminar

7 Sep 2006 The Private Sector Security Overseas Seminar (PSOS) provides security training that closely mirrors what is provided to Department of State employees embarking on overseas tours. more...

OSAC 2006 Annual Briefing

15 Nov 2006 The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is pleased to announce the 21st annual briefing will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. more...

Consular Affairs

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Warden Message: Kabul Suicide Bomber

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Warden Message: Demonstrations Planned for Rabat and Casablanca

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Warden Message: Indonesia Protest Activity

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Warden Message: Demonstrations in Bahrain

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Warden Message: Algiers Demonstration, August 3

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Check Embassy and Consulate Websites

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Wallet Scam in Ukraine

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Small Demonstrations in UAE

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Embassy Staff on Curfew in Damascus

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Demonstration in Qateef, Saudi Arabia

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Haitian Border Crossing Near Jimani Off-Limits Due to Gang Activity

1 Aug 2006

Warden Message: Tropical Storm Chris Approaching the Dominican Republic

31 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Pakistan Demonstrations

31 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Avoid Demonstrations and Non-essential Travel in Lebanon

31 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Abidjan Security Incident, Vicinity of Cathedral

31 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Demonstrations in Jerusalem's Old City August 1

28 Jul 2006

Warden Message: EURFOR Planes, Peaceful Rally

28 Jul 2006

Security Notice: Probable Murder Near Chaoyang Park

28 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Anti-American Protest in Skopje

28 Jul 2006

Travel Warning: Lebanon

28 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Brasilia

28 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Islamabad Demonstration

28 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Credit Card Security in Belarus

27 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Demonstration at Primature in Plateau

27 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Elevated Security Throughout Egypt

27 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Demonstration Planned in Kuala Lumpur for Friday, July 28

27 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Peru Presidential Inauguration

26 Jul 2006

Warden Message: Demonstration in Casablanca

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