Tag Archives: post closure

U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou Closes on 1/24 Due to Ongoing Security Concerns

January 24, 2022 By in AF |Africa, Americans Abroad, Hotspots, Realities of the FS, Security, U.S. Missions Tags: , , , ,
On Monday, January 24, the US Embassy in Burkina Faso announced that it closed due to “the uncertainty of ongoing security concerns throughout Ouagadougou.”  American citizens in Burkina Faso were advised to monitor all methods of communication, including media reporting/sources and to contact the Embassy at (226) 25 49 53 00 if assistance is needed.  US citizens were also advised to take shelter and avoid large crowds, limit movement to emergencies and monitor local media for updates.

 

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China Says US Ordered Closure of Its Houston Consulate By July 24

July 22, 2020 By in Consulate General, EAP|East Asia, Foreign Affairs, Realities of the FS, Trends, Trump Tags: , ,

 

 

Burn Bag: Post Closure — O Courage, Where Art Thou?

July 15, 2014 By in Americans Abroad, Courage, Diplomatic Security, Foreign Policy, Foreign Service, FSOs, Leadership and Management, Org Life, Realities of the FS, Security, Staffing the FS, State Department, U.S. Missions Tags: , , , ,

 

Via Burn Bag:

“This place will be closed. It’s inevitable because it’s just too dangerous. We’ve got only a skeleton staff of direct hires here now because of the danger. But the bureaucracy is, it seems, incapable of having the courage to make the decision that will result in the flag being lowered once and for all. A week passes. And then another. Still, no decision. So we raise the flag every day. And wait. We live in limbo–and fear of another attack. Fingers crossed we don’t get killed while waiting.”

Photo via state.gov

 

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