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Titolo: Info Madagascar

Innanzitutto un saluto a tutti!
E' da un bel pň che non scrivo sul ng, ho avuto un sacco da fare e cosě ho
solo dato un'occhiatina ogni tanto.
Ma ora ho bisogno del vostro aiuto: sono andata in agenzia per prenotare un
volo per agosto per il Madagascar e mi hanno detto che in Madagascar la
situazione non č delle migliori.
Praticamente il paese č in piena guerra civile, vi sono turisti bloccati che
non riescono a tornare in Italia, i voli sono stati sospesi...
Sapete niente?
Ciao e grazie
Erika

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Brutta notizia....noi stavamo quasi x prenotare per aprile !
Non sň niente...spero che la situazione si risolva x il meglio! =((

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ciao :-)
ti mando le ulitme notizie che ho avuto da mio cugino inglese :))
Madagascar
Last Updated: 12 February 2002
Still Current at: 13 February 2002
Most visits to Madagascar are trouble-free. 
However, since Presidential elections on 16 December 2001, there have
been demonstrations in some towns and cities. These are continuing in
Antananarivo on a daily basis. A general strike called on 28 January
is still in operation, and has seriously affected air travel to and
from, and within, Madagascar. The Central Bank is closed, with a
consequent effect on banking operations throughout the country. Many
government and municipal offices are closed. 
The main roads linking Antananarivo with the main port cities of
Toamasina (also called Tamatave) and Mahajanga have been blockaded.
The road to Mahajanga is currently open, but the blockade of the
Toamasina road is continuing. As a result there is concern about
disruption to the supply of petroleum products and other goods to the
capital. 
So far the demonstrations in Antananarivo have mostly been peaceful,
although there have been some reports of incidents in other towns.
Following incidents in the city of Mahajanga, a curfew is in operation
there from 2200 to 0500.
Those planning to visit Madagascar in the near future should check
with travel agents and airlines for information about flights before
beginning their journey. Once in Madagascar, visitors are strongly
advised to avoid places where demonstrations are taking place.
 
SAFETY AND SECURITY
There have been cases of armed robbery in some National Parks. All
independent travellers intending to visit National Parks should seek
advice from a tour operator, or from the park administration.
There has been an increase in the number of travellers being
pick-pocketed at the airport. Visitors should exercise caution on
arrival and departure and should not leave bags unattended. Keep money
and passports separate.
There is a danger of mugging in urban areas. Do not carry excessive
money or wear prominent jewellery. Take sensible precautions in
crowded areas such as markets. It is wise to avoid walking at night in
city centres. Visitors are advised to carry a copy of their passport
and to keep the original safe (eg a hotel deposit box).
Avoid travelling outside urban areas at night, if at all possible.
Visitors are advised not to wear military style clothing. It is
disapproved of locally and could lead to detention.
ROAD SAFETY
Road conditions vary widely, but only a few of the main roads are in
good condition. In the rainy season many roads are impassable,
landslides regularly block roads, bridges are regularly washed away,
and river ferries operate only spasmodically. 
The road between Antananarivo and Toamasina on the east coast is
particularly dangerous.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visas are required for entry to Madagascar. They can be obtained in
advice from Malagasy Embassies or in the case of the UK from the
Malagasy Consulate, 16 Lanark Mansions, Pennard Road, London, W12 8DT;
(tel: 020 8746 0133). Visas may also be obtained on arrival at Ivato
Airport, Antananarivo. Please ensure that your visa is valid for the
period and purpose of your journey. 
HEALTH
Visitors should seek advice about vaccinations before travelling. 
Since early 1999 a cholera outbreak has affected most parts of
Madagascar. The rainy season (December to April) tends to bring a
resurgence of the disease. Visitors are strongly advised to obtain
relevant medical advice before travelling, and to observe the
strictest food and hygiene precautions throughout the island. In
particular they should be wary of food bought from street vendors.
Malaria (including a virulent strain of cerebral malaria) is prevalent
in the coastal areas. Visitors should seek advice about suitable
prophylaxis. There is a risk of rabies from stray dogs.
The Embassy is only able to offer general medical advice. Visitors
should consult their doctors for specific advice before travelling.
Travel insurance should include a provision for medical evacuation
(this is usually to La Reunion or to South Africa).
GENERAL
Credit cards are accepted at only a few outlets in Antananarivo, and,
apart from at a few luxury hotels, are rarely accepted elsewhere. A
charge of up to 7% of the transaction value is levied. However, ATMs
are increasingly available around the capital and in some of the
larger towns. A charge of about 1.5% is made for using this facility.
Malagasy currency (the Malagasy Franc) may not be exported. Some banks
will not exchange local currency back into foreign currency, so
visitors should ensure that they are not left with large amounts of
Malagasy francs at the end of their stay.
Comprehensive travel insurance is essential. Please check policy
exclusions carefully.
Certain areas covered by fady (taboos) are forbidden to foreigners,
but these tend to be in remote parts of the country. Travellers to
remote areas should seek advice on this matter.
Visitors are strongly advised to register with the British Embassy in
Antananarivo on arrival. The more adventurous visitors going to remote
areas should leave a rough itinerary with the Embassy and avoid
travelling alone.
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Sapete niente?
Dalla fidanzata di mio cugino che lavora alla BBC ricevo :)))
Wednesday, 13 February, 2002, 13:30 GMT 
Breakthrough talks for Madagascar rivals
 
Tensions in the capital have risen noticeably
Madagascar's President Didier Ratsiraka and opposition leader Marc
Ravalomanana have agreed to hold talks in a bid to break a deadlock
over disputed presidential elections in December. 
I think they have points in common 
 
OAU chief Amara Essy  
The two met for the first time on Wednesday since the crisis began for
an initial discussion mediated by Organisation of African Unity chief
Amara Essy. 
Madagascar has been rocked by huge daily protests and a general strike
over Mr Ravalomanana's claim that he won the poll outright and that
authorities rigged the results in order to hold a second round. 
The OAU has called for the second round - scheduled for 24 February -
to be postponed to allow "preparation time for a credible election". 
The BBC's Alastair Leithead in Madagascar says the intensity of
opposition demonstrations in the capital, Antananarivo, has risen and
riot police have been deployed around government buildings. 
Possible solution 
Mr Essy announced the breakthrough to the massive crowd in central
Antananarivo after the meeting. 
He said each side will put forward five representatives to join a
commission which will discuss a possible solution to the stalemate. 
 
Essy: Time is needed to prepare for a second round
 
Mr Ravalomanana has so far refused to participate in a second round of
voting until alleged irregularities in the first has been
investigated. 
Mr Essy's delegation was joined on Wednesday by special United Nations
envoy Ibrahima Fall and senior government officials from Mauritius. 
Mr Fall is due to meet President Ratsiraka later in the day. 
"We are here together to jointly try to help the two candidates find a
negotiable and acceptable solution to this current political crisis,"
he told the BBC. 
Mr Essy said after the meeting at the presidential palace he believed
the two men's points of view were not as far apart as many people made
out. 
"It went well. I think they have points in common," he was quoted by
the AFP news agency as saying. 
Although Mr Essy has said more time is needed to prepare for a second
round, he has also made it clear he believes the country should go to
the polls again. 
Riot police 
Almost daily protests drawing hundreds of thousands of opposition
supporters have brought the capital Antananarivo to a standstill ever
since December's elections. 
 
President Ratsiraka has already started campaigning
 
While the protests have remained largely peaceful so far, our
correspondent says the atmosphere in the capital was becoming
noticeably strained on Wednesday. 
Armed soldiers and riot police with batons and shields have taken up
high-profile positions outside two government ministries. 
The crowds also set fire to posters of President Ratsiraka, but
protest organisers managed to restore calm. 
But President Ratsiraka has already started campaigning ahead of the
second round, which he says must go ahead in line with a high court
ruling last month. 
But the OAU believes that international monitors are required to
ensure that a second ballot is carried out fairly and transparently. 
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Grazie per le info.
Mi sa che č meglio se pensiamo ad un'alternativa!
Ciao
Eirka

> Mi sa che č meglio se pensiamo ad un'alternativa!
La situazione non e' ancora cosi' drammatica ma grazie al terrorismo
degli Amerikani
la situazione sta "brillantemente" peggiorando.
A maggio quando in tutti gli aeroporti vidi il cartellone "Wanted" su
Osama Bin Laden cominciai a capire
che Belzebu' stava cominciando a mettere gli occhi anche sull'isola
rossa:
stavano appoggiando il sindaco di Tana noto per aver ripulito le
discariche e le costruzioni
abusive della capitale con un comunicato scritto dato 24 ore prima (in
Madagascar
 la percentuale di analfabetismo e' altissima!!!) e si parla di migliaia
di persone
scomparse nel nulla. Quest'elezione altro non e' che il solito scontro
Francia
 - States che attraverso il fomentare le varie etnie sta insanguinando
l'Africa.
Sinceramente non credevo che riuscissero a rovinare anche questo Paese
popolato
 da gente piu' che pacifica, ma ormai dove mettono piede gli Yankees non
c'e' piu' pace:
Complimenti!!! (:-
Scusa la digressione ma quello che sta succedendo in Madagascar mi sta
facendo veramente
incazzare piu' che mai ..... mentre tutto il mondo e' ipnotizzato da un
 fantomatico personaggio con barba che forse neppure esiste!!! (:
Se vuoi qualche info, dal mio sito trovi molti links.
Ciao    Marco
http://digilander.iol.it/marcaval
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 Mi sa che è meglio se pensiamo ad un'alternativa!
Come mai proprio là volevate andare? In africa ci sono atnte belle
alternative, come la favolosa botswana, o la tunisia ad esempio, e poi
ci sarebbero anche altri posti belli fuori dall'africa...
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E' una precauzione antispam, se vuoi saperne di più vai su:
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Preciso che non è mio però è molto utile!

 Praticamente il paese è in piena guerra civile,
Io l'avevo detto che era una follia...
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