Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 23, 2018)
Subject: Student Demonstrations in Bern and other metropolitan areas throughout Switzerland on Saturday, March 24, 2018
Location: Demonstrators will gather near the Reithalle/Schützenmatte in Bern on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. They are expected to march through downtown to the Bundesplatz area. The demonstration is expected to end at 5:00 p.m. Similar demonstrations may take place in other major cities throughout Switzerland; the Embassy does not have further details at this time. Please monitor local media.
Event: The demonstration is organized by student groups in support of “Strong Education”. Approximately 2,000 demonstrators are expected in Bern.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for information about specific demonstrations
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Follow the instructions of local authorities at all times
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Keep a low profile
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area around the train station.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- swissinfo.ch (English)
- 20min.ch (German, French, Italian)
- blick.ch (German)
- Be aware of your surroundings.
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- U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland +41 31 357 70 11
- +41 31 357 77 77 (after hours)
- Bernacs@state.gov
- https://ch.usembassy.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs +1-888-407-4747
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