Demonstration Notices
General information for U.S. Citizens in Belgium
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20091028 Demonstration Notice October 28, 2009
According to Belgian police, an anti-U.S. demonstration in order to protest against the PKK and Turkish Prime minister Erdogan is scheduled to take place today, Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 3.00 pm onwards. The protestors will assemble in front of the Embassy. The demonstration is expected to involve approximately 70 -100 protestors. Police will be present during the protests. Disruptions to traffic are expected in and around the area.
Spontaneous demonstrations take place in Belgium from time to time in response to world events or local developments. We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except for US federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels can be reached at +32-2-508 2111; the after-hours emergency number is the same. The fax number for the consular section is +32-2-508 2049. The Embassy’s web site, which includes consular information and the most recent messages to the American community in Belgium, is found at http://brussels.usembassy.gov.