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Warden Message: Serbia Demonstration at Vancouver Art Gallery
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Canada
23 Feb 2008

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U.S. Consulate Vancouver released the following Warden Message February 23:

We have been advised by local law enforcement authorities that a demonstration, called “Pro Serb,” is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 1 PM. This demonstration is related to the declaration of independence made by Kosovo on Sunday, February 17, 2008. The Vancouver Police Department is monitoring the situation and expects a large turnout.

Due to the recent burning of U.S. Embassy Belgrade (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3960.html), and a 1999 attack on U.S. Consulate General Toronto during a demonstration related to events in the former Yugoslavia, we recommend that U.S. citizens avoid engaging demonstrators in any way and stay away from the Consulate at the time of the scheduled demonstration on Sunday. American citizens are reminded that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. We urge American citizens and others with distinctive ties to U.S. interests, such as U.S. related businesses, to review the Department of State’s Worldwide Caution of January 17, 2008 (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html), which updates the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are located. American citizens may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions overseas by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or Canada, and 1-202-501-4444 from overseas. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.