Supplemental Info:
Security Alert: Demonstrations and Widespread Actions Against U.S. Policy
U.S. Mission Turkiye
November 17, 2023
Location: Throughout Turkiye
Event:
Demonstrations critical of U.S. foreign policy continue alongside calls for boycotts of U.S. businesses, anti-U.S. rhetoric and graffiti, property damage, and some injuries to local employees of certain U.S.-branded businesses. Large gatherings may result in enhanced police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions. Any gathering, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn violent. Due to the rise in anti-American activities, U.S. government personnel in Turkiye have been cautioned to minimize public engagements and movements, not wear U.S.-affiliated clothing, not draw attention to their nationality and not travel to the U.S. Consulate Adana consular district in Southeastern Turkiye. The U.S. Consulate Adana and Consular Agency Izmir remain temporarily closed to the public.
Actions to Take:
Exercise caution and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States or Israel.
Keep a low profile.
Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
Avoid crowds.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)
1480 Sok No:1
Cukurambar Mah
Cankaya, Ankara 06530
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
+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 – TÜRKİYE
Tel: +90-322-455-4100
CA-Adana@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/
U.S. Consular Agency Izmir
izmir@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Türkiye’s Country Page
Türkiye’s Travel Advisory
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