Weekly Security Advisor

Hier ein kleiner Auszug aus unserem Weekly Security Advisor der jeden Freitag von der Security Section herausgegeben wird. Neben dem sitrep werden dort auch gute Tipps fuer das Verhalten im Falle einer Entfuehrung, eines carjacking oder eines Raubueberfalles gegeben.

General Situation
The General security situation in Arusha remained calm during this reporting period with no major security incidents affecting any staff member. However, there is a security concern of continued armed robbery in various parts of the city which appears not be random but selected targeting. As we gradually approach the Holiday Season, it is anticipated that criminal activities will escalate. Staff members are therefore advised to always to remain conscious of their surroundings and apply common sense measures to reduce the risk to their personal safety and security. Kindly avoid walking in dark areas of the Arusha city at night.
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Incidents:
a) At approximately 21:00 hours on 20 November 2007, ICTR staff member was at Njiro Resort in Arusha when a group of thugs armed with an AK47 Rifle and other crude weapons entered the club and fired one shot. They ordered everyone to lie down and ransacked patrons of cash and valuables before fleeing the scene. No one was injured during the incident. The case is being investigated by Police.

b) At about 22:00 hours on 20 November 2007, a staff member reported that his night guard was being attacked by suspected robbers at his residence. A team composed of ICTR Security and Tanzanian Police rushed to the scene and found that the culprits had already fled the scene. Three assailants armed with crude weapons had attacked the guard injuring him seriously before fleeing in a standby car. An investigation is ongoing.
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