Press Releases: Death of an American Diplomat in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Press Releases: Death of an American Diplomat in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Press Statement

Heather Nauert
Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

September 24, 2018

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We are deeply saddened to confirm that a U.S. Foreign Service Officer was found dead in their residence in the overnight hours of Friday, September 21. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and the U.S. Embassy Antananarivo community. U.S. investigators have opened an investigation into the matter as have the local Malagasy authorities, and a suspect is currently in custody. Out of respect for the family of the deceased as well as the ongoing investigative process, the Department does not have any additional comments at this time.

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Published September 25, 2018 at 01:00AM
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