Thu, March 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members at the American Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar due to the ongoing unrest and security concerns.
In its statement issued late Tuesday, the State Department warned U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Madagascar during the current unrest.
"American citizens already in Madagascar should carefully consider the dangers of remaining. Those who do choose to remain despite this warning should continue to maintain a high level of vigilance and a low profile," the statement said.
Madagascar has been in political crisis since last December. More than 300 people have been killed or wounded in violent activities.
