Location: SWAPO Party District and Regional Offices Nationwide
Event: Demonstrations beginning March 7, 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has received reports of multiple demonstrations organized by the SWAPO Party. The Party is calling for peaceful demonstrations commencing March 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at all 121 SWAPO Party District Offices and 14 SWAPO Party Regional Offices, and continuing through the March 21 presidential inauguration.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstration.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Keep a low profile.
Assistance:
- United States Embassy Windhoek, Namibia, 14 Lossen street,
Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, +(264)(61) 2958522, email consularwindhoek@state.gov. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens +(264)(85) 6860853 - State Department – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444 - Namibia Country Information Sheet
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