And here is the latest on security from ICANN
Chris Disspain
CEO - auDA
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From: Chris Disspain [mailto:ceo@auda.org.au]
Sent: Monday, 11 January 2010 13:56
To: ccNSO Council
Subject: security in nairobi
All,
Following
the council call, below is a summary of what I have been told over and above
anything that has been published. Hope it’s helpful.
Cheers,
Chris
Disspain
CEO
- auDA
au
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“When you arrive in Nairobi, it
will look very similar to many other cities you have visited … reasonable
immigration and customs processes at the airport, readily available taxis,
people hawking their wares on the ride to the hotel, a reasonable amount of
security as you enter the hotel. The city itself is vibrant … pedestrians
on the street, traffic, restaurants, shops, hotels, etc. Crime is a
serious issue in Nairobi and is not to be taken lightly. You should not walk the
city streets after dark under any circumstances. Women should be able to
safely walk the streets during the day.
The convention centre grounds
are gated with vehicle access controlled by security. Entrance to the
building itself is controlled by security personnel and metal detectors. Security in and around the convention centre
is high since it is set amidst many government buildings. The local host will be providing shuttle bus
transportation between the convention centre and downtown hotels. ICANN
will try not to schedule meetings at the convention centre after dark.
Travellers must use caution …
never walk the streets at night … use hotel-arranged taxis … keep taxi windows
closed….don’t wear jewellery….always be aware of your surroundings.
There is a low, although not
insignificant, threat of terrorism in Nairobi … http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_923.html.”