Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 13, 2019)
| Subject: | U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert |
| Location: | Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Sion, and Jura, Switzerland (Possibly other cities) |
| Event: |
Planned demonstrations related to climate change are expected to take place in a variety of locations around Switzerland on Friday, March 15, 2019 between 10:30 and 17:00. Sites include: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Sion, and Jura. Other cities may be added. A separate demonstration related to UN policy is expected to take place at the United Nations in Geneva on Monday, March 18, 2019 between 09:00 and 18:00. Expect moderate to severe traffic disruptions during these demonstrations. |
| 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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