U.S. Embassy in Senegal

• NEW: Demonstrations at the new bridge between NGOR village and Yoff.  At Ngor village protestors were pushed back in Ngor Village and Gendarmes are throwing tear gas.
• Ongoing protests in Medina, Fass, Ngor, Yoff, Pikine, Guediawaye, Thiaroye, Rufisque, Mbour, Ziguinchor, Saint Louis.
• Protestor killed in Ziguinchor
• Clashes at UCAD between Police and Protestors, with burning tires, blocked traffic, and tear gas.
• Several buses burned on campus.
• Students ransacking buildings and cars.  Police did not enter campus.
• The Corniche is blocked from the Radisson Blu to UCAD campus.

Actions to take:

• Monitor local media for updates.
• Avoid crowds.
• Avoid demonstrations.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal
Route Des Almadies
Dakar, Senegal
DakarACS@state.gov
https://sn.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444