| Subject: | Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland |
| Location: | Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland |
| Event: | Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2020 World Economic Forum which will take place January 20 – 24, 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. The Embassy is aware of the following demonstrations but there may be others: – Lucerne on Saturday, January 11 – Bern on Saturday, January 18 – Landquart to Davos, January 19-21 (Demonstration-Hike) – Zurich on Wednesday, January 22 Other dates/locations are possible, monitor local media for more information. |
| Actions to take: | – Avoid the areas of the demonstrations – Monitor local media for information about specific demonstrations – Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests – Keep a low profile – Follow the instructions of local authorities at all times |
| Assistance: | U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland 031 357 70 11 (dialing within Switzerland) +41 31 357 70 11 (dialing from overseas) BernACS@state.gov State Department
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