[CORBETTLIST] 43688: leiderman: travel: france warns "recrudescence dagressions"

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Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2014 09:38:17 -0700
Subject:  leiderman: travel: france warns "recrudescence dagressions"
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Per below, Government of France issues new travel advisory.

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http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-12681-haiti-notice-travel-warning-for-french-travelers-in-haiti.html

Haiti - NOTICE : Travel Warning, for French travelers in Haiti
08/12/2014 08:36:36

While the Ministry of Tourism is increasing its efforts and actions to
project a positive image of Haiti abroad, due to the proliferation of
opposition protests in recent weeks, France has updated its safety tips as
for French residents and travelers to Haiti.

Last minute : (updated December 1, 2014)
"The demonstations taking place repeatedly for some time in the capital
and in different parts of Haiti must lead to extreme caution during
travel. It is recommended to stay away from crowds.

Armed attacks at the exit of the airport in Port-au-Prince:
Faced with the upsurge of armed attacks, sometimes fatal, between the
airport and their accommodation, aimed mainly travelers coming to visit
their families, it is recalled that it is imperative to organize its
reception by relatives or people you trust, and to minimize the transport
of cash or valuables. In case of aggression, not resistance."

Security : (still in force this December 8, 2014)
"Criminal violence remains very important, especially in the two major
cities, Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien. Numerous travelers, including
Franco-Haitian of the diaspora from France, have been subject to armed
attacks between the airport and their home in Haiti. To minimize the risk
of aggression, it is imperative to ask your contacts and close to organize
your reception, reduce to a minimum the transport of cash and in case of
aggression not to oppose resistance.

Large Haitian cities, particularly Port-au-Prince, may be the scene of
sometimes violent demonstrations. The National Police of Haiti (PNH)
provides law enforcement with the support, if necessary, of the Minustah."

Recommendations :
"In general, it is still necessary for travel in the country, to exercise
greater vigilance, ensuring the reception conditions, accommodation and
secure transport and to strictly follow a number of rules including :

        Avoid traveling in poor neighborhoods and slums, especially as
regards of the capital, in Cité Soleil, Martissant, Carrefour, Jean-Marie
Vincent and Bel Air as well as near the harbor and the airport
Port-au-Prince ;
        Avoid the border areas with the Dominican Republic, Turtle Island
and the island of Gonâve; ;
        Renounce travel on foot, especially at night ;
        Cash withdrawals from ATMs located in public places and bank
branches are to be avoided because some gangs sometimes wait for their
prey at the exit of these institutions."

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http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/haiti-12249/

Dernière mise à jour le: 1er décembre 2014 - Information toujours valide
le: 9
décembre 2014
Dernière minute Les manifestations qui se déroulent de manière récurrente
depuis quelque  emps dans la capitale comme en différents points du
territoire haïtien doivent conduire à la plus grande prudence à loccasion
des déplacements.
Il est recommandé de se tenir à lécart des mouvements de foule.
Agressions à main armée à la sortie de laéroport de Port-au-Prince
Face à la recrudescence dagressions à main armée, parfois mortelles, entre
laéroport et leur lieu dhébergement, visant principalement des voyageurs
venant rendre visite à leur famille, il est rappelé quil est impératif
dorganiser son accueil par des proches ou des personnes de confiance, et
de limiter au minimum le transport de sommes dargent liquide ou dobjets
de valeur. En cas dagression, ne pas opposer de résistance.

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Ambassade de France en Haïti
51, rue Capois BP 1312Port-au-Prince
(+509) 29 99 90 00 - Numéro durgence uniquement : (+509) 31 90 41 11
cad.port-au-prince-amba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.ambafrance-ht.org/

    Consule honoraire à Cap-Haïtien
    Mme Pascale BUSSENIUS
    Tél. : +509 34541110
    Courriel : pascalebussenius@xxxxxxxx

    Consul honoraire à Jacmel
    M. Gérard BORNE
    Courriel : administration@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

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