Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Sarajevo (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)

Locations:  

  • Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Trg Bosne i Hercegovine 1, Sarajevo
  • Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zmaja od Bosne 5, Sarajevo
  • The Office of the High Representative (OHR), Emerika Bluma 1, Sarajevo
  • The European Union (EU) Delegation, Skenderija 3a, Sarajevo

Event: Demonstrations may take place on Tuesday, May 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. at several locations in Sarajevo: the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OHR, and the EU Delegation.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas of demonstrations. Spontaneous gatherings may occur at other times or places without prior notice.

Actions to Take:  

  • Avoid demonstrations.  
  • Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Avoid crowds.   
  • Keep a low profile.         
  • Notify friends and family of your safety. 
  • Be aware of your surroundings.  

Assistance: 
U.S. Embassy Sarajevo 
+387 33 704 000 
SarajevoACS@state.gov
https://ba.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs 
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444 

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