Algiers Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Algiers Country Council
The Algiers Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.
Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Algeria
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Tunisia
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Iraq
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Qatar
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy Doha.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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United Arab Emirates
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Consulate Dubai.
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Featured Reports
Hot Topic
Middle East / N. Africa
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Algeria
On July 25, al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) leader Abdelmalek Droukdel released an audio recording stating that the militant group had killed 78-year-old French engineer Michel Germaneau who was kidnapped in Niger in April 2010. The execution of Germaneau was likely conducted in retaliation for the joint French, Mauritanian military raid on a suspected AQIM camp in Mali the previous week.
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Hot Topic
Middle East / N. Africa
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Algeria
According to the Algerian security forces, 230 demonstrations (only 20 of which were authorized by the government) took place in Algeria in the first five months of 2010. These demonstrations have primarily focused on perceived housing inadequacies, rampant unemployment, and declining real wages among the local population. Demonstrations are comprised of individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds and have included doctors, teachers, and unemployed youths.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa
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Algeria
The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Algeria. This Travel Warning updates information on the current security situation in Algeria and the continuing threat posed by terrorism.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa
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Jordan
Jordan media report that is it investigating an explosion that took place on a road in the town of Sahab outside Amman on August 30. There was traffic in the area but no damage to vehicles or passersby.
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Safety & Security
Worldwide
The OSAC Cyber Awareness Bulletin is a compilation of open source news articles regarding information and cyber-related threats. The bulletin is intended to highlight new and emerging cyber threats, provide potential mitigation measures, and educate the reader.
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