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Subject: US Embassy Turkey warns of nationwide protests

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US Embassy Turkey warns of nationwide protests related to "int'l political developments." US citizens urged to avoid crowds and maintain low profile. See email.

Supplemental Info:

NOTE: While the alert below is dated for Oct 7, the item was only added to the embassy website within the last hour and dated today:

https://tr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

Alert: Possible Protests Throughout Turkiye

October 7, 2023

Event: Large gatherings related to international political developments are expected throughout Türkiye, including near well-known mosques, this evening through tomorrow. Any gathering or demonstration, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn confrontational.

Actions to Take:

Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.

Avoid crowds.

Keep a low profile.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Monitor local media for updates.

Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)

1480 Sok No:1

Cukurambar Mah

Cankaya 06530 Ankara, Türkiye

Tel: +90-312-294-0000

Ankara-ACS@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75

İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye

Tel: +90-212-335-9000

ACS_Istanbul@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Istanbul/

U.S. Consulate Adana

Girne Bulvari No:212 Guzelevler Mah.

Yuregir, Adana, Türkiye

Tel: +90-322-455-4100

CA-Adana@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/

U.S. Consular Agency Izmir

izmir@state.gov

View Original:

https://tr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-possible-protests-throughout-turkiye-october-7-2023/

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