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Avete info fresche riguardo ai recenti "casini" a 
seguito delle elezioni politiche ???



Avete info fresche riguardo ai recenti "casini" a seguito delle elezioni politiche ???
Io starei alla larga. Ho un amico che si occupa di forniture
alberghiere e ha dovuto rimandare a data da destinarsi un viaggio di
lavoro programmato per questa settimana. Le notizie che ha avuto non
sono confortanti e le autorità locali stanno cercando di mettere la
sordina alle violenze di questi giorni per evitare una fuga in massa
dei turisti e per non spaventare i potenziali visitatori.
Quà comunque c'è un recente articolo della reuters che ti danno un
idea più precisa.
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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (Reuters) -- Thousands of people gathered on Sunday
for the first opposition rally to be held on the Indian Ocean island
of Zanzibar since disputed elections last October. 
Dozens died in violent clashes last month when the opposition Civic
United Front (CUF) demanded a re-run of the vote on the
semi-autonomous island which it says were rigged. 
The CCM (Revolutionary) party dominates politics in the United
Republic of Tanzania -- which since 1964 has linked Zanzibar with
mainland Tanganyika -- and commands a majority in both the Tanzanian
and Zanzibar parliaments. 
Witnessess said thousands of Zanzibaris walked unchallenged past
police roadblocks commanding entry to Zanzibar's Mnazi Moja grounds
where the rally was due to begin in the cool of the afternoon at 4.00
p.m. local (1300 gmt). 
Police had given permission for the meeting, but they increased
security around the Zanzibar capital's port area and the Arab-built
Stone Town -- regarded as a traditional opposition stronghold. 
Islanders said Zanzibar's commerce and its important tourism industry
have been badly hit by the protracted political impasse on the
islands. The impasse flared into violence two weeks ago when dozens
died in clashes between the CUF and police. 
The CUF had called for demonstrations to back its demand for a re-run
of the October elections. It also says it wants greater independence
for Zanzibar within the Tanzanian Republic. 
 
Zanzibar has been in political turmoil since the CUF rejected the
CCM's victory in the 1995 elections. 
Western donors then suspended aid to the islands in protest against
alleged election irregularities and human rights abuses. 
Commonwealth observers have described last October's Zanzibar polls as
"a shambles" and recommended that they be repeated, but the Tanzanian
government has rejected their call. 
Local newspapers on Sunday reported that the Zanzibar government had
lashed out at the 700 people from Pemba island, scene of the worst
post-election violence, who have fled to neighbouring Kenya since the
January clashes, calling them criminals. 
The privately-owned Sunday Observer quoted Salum Juma Othman, Minister
of State in the Zanzibar Chief Minister's office, as saying: "These
are not refugees. They are criminals and after arresting them we will
charge them." 
The Pemba islanders now living as refugees near Mombasa, on Kenya's
Indian Ocean coast, include several newly-elected members of the
Zanzibar parliament. 

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Riporto quanto pervenutomi oggi da un'amica proprietaria di un magnifico
resort a pochi chilometri a nord di Stone Town........
caro ..........,
qui non c'e' assolutamente nessun problema....ci sono stati quei
tafferugli
1 mese fa ma da allora e' tutto rientrato nella normalita' e le due
fazioni
si sono messe d'accordo per iniziare a parlare senza " forza".
La situazione e' quindi tranquillissima e comunque quanto era successo
non
ci aveva minimamente toccati.....se non lo leggevamo sui giornali non ce
ne
eravamo neanche accorti!!!
Purtroppo come tu sai la stampa gioca sulle notizie e quanto accade in
africa viene evidenziato con un "terrorismo"esagerato.
Qui il tempo e' bello di solito fino a meta' aprile....
fammi sapere
ciao
maura

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fazioni
Tanzania - Consular Information Sheet
February 22, 2000
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Tanzania is a developing East African nation.
Tourist facilities are available in major cities and selected game
parks, but they are limited in other areas. The capital is
Dar-es-Salaam.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport and visa are required for travel to
Tanzania. In addition, foreigners should be prepared to show their
passports when entering or exiting the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba.
Proof of immunization against yellow fever is required. Detailed entry
information may be obtained from the Tanzanian Embassy at 2139 R
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone 
(202) 939-6125
 or the
Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the United Nations at 205 East 42nd
Street, 13th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017, telephone 
(212) 972-9160
.
Overseas, inquiries may be made at the nearest Tanzanian embassy or
consulate.
SAFETY/SECURITY: Political tension in Zanzibar, including the island
of Pemba, is high. Riot police clashed violently with demonstrators at
the January 19, 2000 opening of the treason trial of eighteen
opposition party figures in Zanzibar town. This political uncertainty
will continue at least until elections in October 2000, and U.S.
citizens should bear in mind that such violent demonstrations could
reoccur with little warning. Travelers should avoid political rallies
and gatherings both in Zanzibar and on the mainland and maintain
security awareness at all times.
The area near Tanzania’s borders with Rwanda and Burundi has been the
site of minor military clashes, and refugee flows across the borders
into Tanzania continue. There have been a number of incidents of
criminal and violent activity in the region. Travelers to this area
should exercise caution.
Tanzania has not traditionally been a venue for international
terrorists. However, on August 7, 1998, terrorists bombed the U.S.
Embassy in Dar es Salaam. As a result, the U.S. Embassy has relocated
to a different, interim location in the city.
REGIONAL TERRORISM: One of the many rebel factions in the Great Lakes
Region has committed, and continues to threaten, violence against U.S.
citizens and interests. This faction was responsible for the March
1999 kidnapping and murder of several Western tourists in Uganda. A
rebel faction was responsible for the kidnapping of four foreign
nationals in August 1998 in a region of the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DROC), that borders Tanzania. Rebel factions are known to
operate in northeastern DROC and the surrounding areas, including
sections of Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Rebel faction members are
also present in Tanzania.
CRIME: Crime is a serious problem in Tanzania and visitors should be
alert and cautious. Street crime in Dar es Salaam is common and
includes mugging, vehicle theft (including carjacking), "smash and
grab" attacks on vehicles, armed robbery and burglary. Use of
firearms, once rare in crimes, has become more common. Thieves and
pickpockets on buses and trains steal from inattentive passengers.
Pedestrians on beaches and footpaths, whether in isolated areas or in
popular tourist venues, are often targeted for robbery or assault.
This is especially true on Zanzibar and in Dar es Salaam and its
environs. A good practice is to leave valuables, such as cash,
passports, and airline tickets, in a hotel safe or other secure place.
Visitors should also remember that cameras are highly coveted by
thieves.
High crime and hazardous road conditions make driving dangerous,
particularly in remote areas and anywhere at night. Carjackings have
occurred in both rural and urban areas. Visitors are advised to drive
with doors locked and windows rolled up. Travelers are urged not to
stop between populated areas and to travel in convoys if possible.
The Government of Tanzania has increased security in the national
parks, but the risk of armed banditry remains high in and around game
parks and reserves. Again, visitors are advised to drive with doors
locked and windows rolled up because slow-moving vehicles are tempting
targets. 
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are limited, and medicines are
often unavailable. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization
and/or medical evacuation to the United States can cost thousands of
dollars or more. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash
payment for health services.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for
payment of medical services outside the United States. Please check
with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies
overseas, including provision for medical evacuation. Please ascertain
whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor, or
whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses that you incur. Some
insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and
for disposition of remains in the event of death. Useful information
on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs,
is provided in the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
brochure, Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad, which is
available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ home page at
http://travel.state.gov
.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Cholera is prevalent in many areas of
Tanzania, and several strains of malaria are endemic. Malaria
suppressants are advised. Visitors should consult their physicians
before traveling, to learn about prophylaxis and the possible side
effects of various available medications. 
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions may be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
international traveler’s hotline at telephone 1-877-FYI-TRIP
(1-877-394-8747
); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX 
(1-888-232-3299
), or by visiting
the CDC Internet home page at 
http://www.cdc.gov
.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S.
citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from
those in the United States. The information below concerning Tanzania
is provided for general reference only and may not be totally accurate
in a particular location or circumstance.
Safety of Public Transportation: Poor
Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor
Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor
Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor/Limited
Drivers are advised against nighttime travel, because roadways are
often not marked and lack streetlights and shoulders; banditry is also
more common after dark. During the rainy season, many roads are
passable only with four-wheel-drive vehicles. Excessive speed,
unpredictable driving habits, and the lack of basic safety equipment
on many vehicles pose additional hazards. Drivers frequently have
unexpected encounters with cyclists, pedestrians, livestock, and wild
animals. Storms and heavy rains in early 1998 cut transportation links
with some parts of the country. These are gradually being restored,
but some roads that were badly affected by the rains remain hazardous
or impassable.
LOCAL AVIATION SECURITY: Anecdotal reports of poor equipment
maintenance, pilot error and other problems have raised concern over
the reliability of local air carriers. Travelers may wish to take this
information into consideration when making air travel arrangements
within Tanzania, particularly on flights to small airstrips in the
interior. Security at Tanzanian airports is lax, especially in
Zanzibar.
AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air
service at present, nor economic authority to operate such service,
between the United States and Tanzania, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) has not assessed the Tanzanian civil aviation
authority for compliance with international aviation safety standards.
For further information, travelers may contact the Department of
Transportation within the U.S. at telephone 
1-800-322-7873
, or visit
the FAA Internet home page at 
http://www.faa.gov/avr/iasa/
. The U.S.
Department of Defense (DOD) separately assesses some foreign air
carriers for suitability as official providers of air services. For
information regarding the DOD policy on specific carriers, travelers
may contact the DOD at telephone 
618-229-4801
.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is
subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ
significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the
protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for
breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for
similar offenses. Persons violating Tanzanian laws, even unknowingly,
may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. Penalties for possession,
use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Tanzania are strict, and
convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.
CONSULAR ACCESS: Tanzanian police and prison officials, especially in
rural areas, have consistently failed to inform the U.S. Embassy of
the arrest or detention of U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens are encouraged
to carry a copy of their U.S. passports with them at all times, so
that, if questioned by local officials, proof of identity and U.S.
citizenship are readily available. Travelers and U.S. citizens
resident in Tanzania are strongly urged to maintain legal immigration
status while in Tanzania to avoid difficulties with local immigration
authorities. U.S. citizens who are arrested or detained have the
right, under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, to have the
U.S. Embassy notified of their situation, and they should request that
notification be made if it is not done. 
CURRENCY ISSUES: Credit cards are increasingly accepted at major
hotels, but advances in the form of U.S. travelers checks or cash (in
Tanzanian shillings) are available from only two sources in Dar es
Salaam and two branch offices in Zanzibar. Visitors should bring
sufficient cash or travelers checks for their trip.
PHOTOGRAPHY RESTRICTIONS: Photography of military installations is
forbidden. Individuals have been detained and/or had their cameras and
film confiscated for taking pictures of hospitals, schools, bridges,
industrial sites, and airports. 
CHILDREN’S ISSUES: For information on international adoption of
children and international parental child abduction, please refer to
our Internet site at 
http://travel.state.gov/children's_issues.html
 or
telephone 
(202) 736-7000
.
REGISTRATION/EMBASSY LOCATION: U.S. citizens are encouraged to
register with the U.S. Embassy and to obtain updated information on
travel and security in Tanzania. The interim U.S. Embassy is located
at 140 Msese Road, Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam. The mailing
address is Post Office Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; telephone
255-22-266-6010 through 5, and fax 667-285. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Travelers may
also contact the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania by visiting its Internet web
page at 
http://www.cats-net.com/Amemb/
 and then clicking on
"Administration."
* * * *
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 14, 1999,
to add a section on Children’s Issues and to update sections on Entry
Requirements, Safety/Security, Medical Information, Crime, Local
Aviation Security, Criminal Penalties, Consular Access,
Registration/Embassy Location, and to remove Y2K information.
Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings
senza parole.

africa viene evidenziato con un "terrorismo"esagerato.
Tanzania
January 18, 2001
Zanzibar, including Pemba Island, remains tense following elections in
October 2000. In addition to a series of isolated explosions in
Zanzibar following the elections, a group calling itself the "Freedom
Fighters of Tanzania" issued a statement, printed in a weekly Zanzibar
newspaper on January 11, threatening violence against the embassies of
the United States and other western countries, and calling for the
kidnapping of citizens of those countries. While the U.S. Government
does not have any additional information at this time regarding this
group, the group's statement is cause for concern.
U.S. citizens traveling to Zanzibar are strongly urged to maintain a
high level of vigilance and to take the appropriate steps to reduce
their vulnerability. Americans should maintain a low profile, vary
routes and times for all required travel, and avoid political rallies
and demonstrations.
For further information on travel to Tanzania, contact the U.S.
Embassy in Dar es Salaam and consult the Department of State's latest
Consular Information Sheet for Tanzania, available via the Department
of State's web site at 
http://travel.state.gov
.
This Public Announcement expires on April 18, 2001.
 

africa viene evidenziato con un "terrorismo"esagerato.
Official Hacked to Death in Zanzibar 
By Rodrique Ngowi
Associated Press Writer
Monday, Feb. 19, 2001; 5:10 a.m. EST
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania 末 Unknown assailants ambushed and hacked to
death a senior ruling party official on the Zanzibar island of Pemba,
police said Monday. 
Rashid Omar Ali, district secretary of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party,
was attacked by machete-wielding assailants after being stopped at a
makeshift roadblock while riding his motorcycle late Saturday, said
regional police chief Haji Abu Kificho. 
Ali died on the spot, Kificho said. Police were unsure who carried out
the attack. 
Pemba, the smaller of Zanzibar's two main islands off the east coast
of Africa, is an opposition stronghold and has been the scene of
violence since controversial elections in October. Zanzibar is a
semiautonomous region of Tanzania. 
After a weekend of violence beginning Jan. 27, the opposition Civic
United Front claimed 70 of its supporters were killed by police. 
Police say 24 people, including a policeman, have died in the unrest. 
Kificho said Saturday's killing was extraordinary and "may be
politically motivated." 
"Killings occur here only after extreme provocation, and the killer
would immediately head for a police station to surrender himself and
explain the circumstances that led to the violence," Kificho told The
Associated Press in a telephone interview from Pemba. "But on Saturday
that did not happen." 
At a public rally Sunday, Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa rejected
opposition calls for a repeat of elections in the Zanzibar
archipelago. 
The chaotic Oct. 29 vote was marred by violence, missing ballots and
allegations of police intimidation. 
"The elections are over," Mkapa said at the rally in Dar es Salaam.
"We (Zanzibar President Amani Karume and himself) have already taken
oaths of office and elections will only take place in 2005." 
He criticized opposition legislators for boycotting their seats at the
Zanzibar House of Representatives and organizing demonstrations
calling for fresh elections and a new constitution. 
"After elections, the political process shifts to the parliament,"
Mkapa told thousands of supporters. "If you want change, you don't go
around with axes." 
Zanzibar united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of
Tanzania. Zanzibar retained a limited amount of autonomy, including
its own president and legislature.