Subject: Demonstration Alert: Geneva, Parc de Cropettes to Place des Nations, December 13, 2018
Location: Geneva, Parc de Cropettes to Place des Nations
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration by the Geneva Public Service is expected this afternoon, December 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Geneva. Authorities expect that traffic around Cornavin will be impacted. The route is planned from Parc des Cropettes to Rue de Montbrillant, Rue du Vidollet, Rue de Vermont, Chemin Louis-Dunant, and Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, finishing at Place des Nations.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities at all times
- Monitor local media for information about specific demonstrations
Local media sites include:
www.swissinfo.ch (English)
www.20min.ch (German, French, Italian)
www.blick.ch (German)
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 357 70 11
+41 31 357 77 77 (after hours)
Bernacs@state.gov
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