Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (December 19, 2022)

Locations:
• Sparkasse Bank (Poslovnica Importane 24H Zona, Zmaja od Bosne 7, Sarajevo)• Importanne Centar (Zmaja od Bosne 7, Sarajevo)• Raiffeisen Bank (Zmaja od Bosne bb, Sarajevo)

Event: Bomb threats have been reported at Sparkasse Bank, Importanne Centar, and Raiffeisen Bank in Sarajevo. U.S. personnel are advised to avoid these areas and follow local authority directions.

Actions to Take: • Avoid the area• 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 000SarajevoACS@state.govhttps://ba.usembassy.gov/State Department – Consular Affairs1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444 BiH Country Specific Information Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive security updates Connect to the Embassy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usembassy.bihInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/usembassybih/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usembassybih/Twitter: https://twitter.com/USEmbassySJJ