Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 2, 2018)
Location: Old Town Bern, Waisenhausplatz
Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2.00pm. The Swiss-Palestinian cooperation group intends to demonstrate against the U.S. Government’s decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel.
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
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 357 70 11
+41 31 357 77 77 (after hours)
Bernacs@state.gov - State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs
+1-202-501-4444 (from other countries)
+1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) - Switzerland Country Specific Information
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