State of Emergency

ozziegiraffe16:59 UTC04 Mar 2007

This is a direct quote from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website.

"The Government of Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on 4 March 2007 to restore public order in Port Vila. The proclamation prohibits assemblies and demonstrations. At this stage no curfew has been put in place. Australians are urged to exercise caution and monitor the media and other local information sources for information about possible demonstrations or public gatherings and avoid relevant areas. "

I am wondering why Vanuatu is still at the lowest level of precaution, when a number of other countries in the region have much higher warnings, despite being a good deal safer than Sydney.

Laszlo20:38 UTC04 Mar 2007

I guess because the whole thing is pretty low-key with "only" three houses destroyed, two people killed and no curfew or other restrictions on movement.

ABC news report

If things get worse, it may still change.

mandja03:42 UTC05 Mar 2007

I had no idea this was going on, so just read the report and noted that the fighting occured - <blockquote>Quote
<hr>after allegations of witchcraft<hr></blockquote>

Whats this about ??? Anyone know more?

mrsmith579511:08 UTC05 Mar 2007

I found this article at news.com.au

Gives a bit more detail

port vila situation

State of Emergency Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Vanuatu
ozziegiraffe16:59 UTC04 Mar 2007	This is a direct quote from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website. "The Government of Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on 4 March 2007 to restore public order in Port Vila. The proclamation prohibits assemblies and demonstrations. At this stage no curfew has been put in place. Australians are urged to exercise caution and monitor the media and other local information sources for information about possible demonstrations or public gatherings and avoid relevant areas. " I am wondering why Vanuatu is still at the lowest level of precaution, when a number of other countries in the region have much higher warnings, despite being a good deal safer than Sydney.
Laszlo20:38 UTC04 Mar 2007	I guess because the whole thing is pretty low-key with "only" three houses destroyed, two people killed and no curfew or other restrictions on movement. ABC news report If things get worse, it may still change.	1
mandja03:42 UTC05 Mar 2007	I had no idea this was going on, so just read the report and noted that the fighting occured - <blockquote>Quote <hr>after allegations of witchcraft<hr></blockquote> Whats this about ??? Anyone know more?	2
mrsmith579511:08 UTC05 Mar 2007	I found this article at news.com.au Gives a bit more detail port vila situation	3