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Press Release: Mombasa Security
Monte Carlo - The IAAF has noted the message issued by the US Embassy in
Nairobi on 5 March, advising US citizens of the possibility that the 35th
IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 24 March 2007, Mombasa, Kenya could be the target of disruption by activists or even a terrorist attack.
Monte Carlo - The IAAF has noted the message issued by the US Embassy in
Nairobi on 5 March, advising US citizens of the possibility that the 35th
IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 24 March 2007, Mombasa, Kenya could be the target of disruption by activists or even a terrorist attack.
Since the health and well being of all participants at our competitions is
always our number 1 priority, contact was made this morning with
representatives of the Kenyan Government and we have received an assurance that a specific security plan, involving all branches of the country''s
military and police authorities, is already in place to protect all athletes
and participants during their stay in Kenya.
The IAAF would like to reassure all those who are planning to travel to
Kenya that every effort is being made on their behalf by the Kenyan
authorities, in close co-operation with the IAAF.
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Written By: Bryant
Date Posted: 3/6/2007
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