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We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Mauritania because of the high threat of terrorist attack.
We assess terrorists may be continuing active planning of attacks in North Africa, including Mauritania. The 11 December attacks by Al-Qa'ida in the Land of the Magreb (AQIM) in Algiers, Algeria; the 3 November announcement of the merger of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group with Al-Qa'ida; and the cancellation of the 2008 Dakar Rally all point to a growing threat in the region to places frequented by foreigners or government officials.
We continue to receive reports suggesting that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets in Mauritania. These attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in Mauritania. Terrorist attacks could be directed against any locations known to be frequented by foreigners, as well as premises and symbols associated with the Government of Mauritania.
Recent credible reports indicate that terrorists may be planning to kidnap foreigners, including Australians travelling between Mauritania and Morocco or who may be close to the Mauritania – Mali border, and to conduct attacks against oil facilities in Mauritania.
We continue to receive reports of planned activities such as kidnapping by Al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). We advise Australians to heighten their awareness, and also to take increased security precautions when in their homes or cars and watch for any suspicious or unusual activity.
Armed men opened fire on the Israel embassy compound in the capital Nouakchott on 1 February 2008. Embassy guards returned fire. No-one was injured. Three people were wounded when the same gunmen fired on a nearby nightclub frequented by foreigners. The nightclub is known to be frequented by foreigners and is one of a few places in the capital to serve alcohol.
On 24 December 2007, four French tourists were killed and one was seriously injured in a daytime attack in the Aleg region of southern Mauritania close to the border with Senegal. Three days later, gunmen believed to be linked to AQIM killed three Mauritania military personnel in a clash near the town of Ghalawiya, close to the border with Algeria. The organisers of the Paris-Dakar Rally 2008 cancelled this year's event due to on-going security concerns.
In planning your activities, consider the kinds of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets include clubs, restaurants, embassies and high commissions, international schools, international hotels, expatriate housing compounds, churches and other places of worship, shopping centres, outdoor recreation events, tourist areas and transport hubs or identifiably western interests, including businesses.
We assess terrorists may be continuing active planning of attacks in North Africa, including Mauritania. The 11 December attacks by Al-Qa'ida in the Land of the Magreb (AQIM) in Algiers, Algeria; the 3 November announcement of the merger of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group with Al-Qa'ida; and the cancellation of the 2008 Dakar Rally all point to a growing threat in the region to places frequented by foreigners or government officials.
We continue to receive reports suggesting that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets in Mauritania. These attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in Mauritania. Terrorist attacks could be directed against any locations known to be frequented by foreigners, as well as premises and symbols associated with the Government of Mauritania.
Recent credible reports indicate that terrorists may be planning to kidnap foreigners, including Australians travelling between Mauritania and Morocco or who may be close to the Mauritania – Mali border, and to conduct attacks against oil facilities in Mauritania.
We continue to receive reports of planned activities such as kidnapping by Al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). We advise Australians to heighten their awareness, and also to take increased security precautions when in their homes or cars and watch for any suspicious or unusual activity.
Armed men opened fire on the Israel embassy compound in the capital Nouakchott on 1 February 2008. Embassy guards returned fire. No-one was injured. Three people were wounded when the same gunmen fired on a nearby nightclub frequented by foreigners. The nightclub is known to be frequented by foreigners and is one of a few places in the capital to serve alcohol.
On 24 December 2007, four French tourists were killed and one was seriously injured in a daytime attack in the Aleg region of southern Mauritania close to the border with Senegal. Three days later, gunmen believed to be linked to AQIM killed three Mauritania military personnel in a clash near the town of Ghalawiya, close to the border with Algeria. The organisers of the Paris-Dakar Rally 2008 cancelled this year's event due to on-going security concerns.
In planning your activities, consider the kinds of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets include clubs, restaurants, embassies and high commissions, international schools, international hotels, expatriate housing compounds, churches and other places of worship, shopping centres, outdoor recreation events, tourist areas and transport hubs or identifiably western interests, including businesses.
