SPECIAL EDITION
In light of recent political demonstrations and the upcoming Senegalese Presidential election, the Consular Section has decided to print a "Special Edition" of Consular News. This edition will focus on emergency prepar-edness and define the Embassy’s role in the unlikely event that an evacuation is being considered.
Please know that the purpose of this edi-tion is to be a planning tool only. It is not intended to create anxiety or serve as an indi-cator of things to come. It is too early to predict the outcome of the elections and/or the reaction of the residents of Senegal.
However, using the past as future indica-tors, there are certain activities that the Em-bassy does expect
could occur. These are large demonstrations, particularly following the decision of the Constitutional Council ex-pected around January 27; or immediately following election day, February 26. Demon-strations are generally peaceful, but there is always the possibility of violent outbreaks. The Embassy expects that demonstrations and/or sporadic violence would be short lived (a few hours, over a day or two) rather than be on-going for an undetermined length of time.
No one can be fully prepared for the un-expected; however, certain variables can be controlled. This edition will encourage all U.S. citizens to examine their emergency preparedness.
December 26 - January 26:
Candidates file papers
Around January 27:
Constitutional Council announces candidate list; rules on legality of a third term
February 6:
Campaigning officially begins
Mid-February:
Voter card distribution stops
February 26:
First round of voting takes place
March 18:
Second round of voting takes place
(if necessary).
United States Embassy
Avenue Jean XXIIIBP49
Dakar, Senegal
consulardakar@state.gov
http://dakar.usembassy.gov
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