EMBASSY OF REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS - DOHA
P.O. Box No: 24482
DOHA
QATAR
Tel.: (974) 4934390/1
Fax: (974) 4933087
E-mail: kyprosdoha@qatar.net.qa
11 February 2006
PRESS RELEASE FOR ALL CYPRIOTS AND GREEKS IN QATAR
The demonstrations in countries in the Middle East and North Africa over the
publication of caricatures of key figures of the Islamic faith may continue.
You are advised to take particular care at this time and avoid any large
gatherings or demonstrations.
A suicide-bomb attack occurred on 19 March 2005, outside a theatre in Doha.
One British national was killed ad at least 12 other people were injured.
Al Qaeda issues statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf
region, including residential, military and business targets.
All Cypriot and Greek citizens should continue taking sensible precautions
for personal safety and avoid large public gatherings and demonstrations.
You should review your security arrangements carefully to remain vigilant,
especially in public places. The following is a personal security checklist
for your use:
- Do you vary your times and routes to and from work?
- Do you keep your doors locked and windows closed (residence and vehicle)?
- Do you check the interior and exterior of your vehicle prior to getting
into your vehicle?
- Do you maintain a low personal profile by not doing anything that draws
attention to yourself?
- Do you identify and report to the appropriate officials vehicles or
persons possibly involved in surveillance of your activities?
- Are you alert to what is going on around you?
- Are your colleagues and family aware of your daily plans and do they know
how to reach you?
Practices
- Schedules that are the most predictable leave you the most vulnerable.
- Be unpredictable when possible in both your work and social schedules.
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Report all suspicious activity to the appropriate security/police
officials.
- In traffic, always attempt to leave space in which to maneuver.
- If you are being followed or harassed by another driver, try to find the
nearest police station, hotel, or other public facility to call the Police.
Never lead the person back to your home or stop and get out.
- Whenever possible, do not have a set day for shopping, errands, and
personal needs.
- Be careful in giving out your personal information such as family member
and household staff names, addresses, telephone numbers in an open setting.
Please share this information with friends and family. Cypriot and Greek
citizens with any questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at
4934390. In case of an emergency outside business hours, you may reach the
Embassy duty officer by calling 5866820.
Make sure to register with the Embassy if you have not done so. Contact
Marios Kyriakides at 4934391 for a registration form.
