Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon (October 8, 2018)

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon  (October 8, 2018)

Location:   Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe

Event:  A large crowd gathered in the city of Sao Tome near the Election Commission Headquarters at approximately 19:00 on Monday, October 8, 2018.   The crowd reportedly dispersed after a confrontation with the National Police.

U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the Election Commission Headquarters and other areas where crowds may gather.

Actions to Take:

  • Avoid the area surrounding Election Commission Headquarters and other areas where crowds may gather such as city plazas and town squares.
  • Monitor local media for updates.
  • Avoid crowds.
  • Avoid demonstrations.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon

+241 01 45 71 00

Email:  LibrevilleACS@state.gov

Website:  https://ga.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Sao Tome and Principe Country Information:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SaoTomeandPrincipe.html

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