Demonstration
Alert – U.S.
Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (18 October 2019)
Location: Widespread Throughout Lebanon
Event: Protests
that started on the evening of October 17, are continuing throughout greater
Beirut and other parts of Lebanon. Road closures are affecting almost all
Lebanese regions and vital highways, including roads surrounding the Beirut
International Airport. Due to the road closures and unrest, the Embassy
has temporarily restricted off-compound movement of its U.S.
personnel. American citizens requiring emergency assistance are
advised to call the phone numbers listed below.
Actions to take:
— Monitor
local news for updates on location and activity.
— Avoid crowds and the areas of demonstration.
— Follow the instructions of local authorities.
-- Contact your airline for flight information.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Beirut,
Lebanon
(961) (4) 542600 or (961) (4) 543600
BeirutACS@State.Gov
https://lb.usembassy.gov/
State Department –
Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
For
further detailed information regarding travel and security in Lebanon:
· Visit the State Department’s travel
website Travel.State.Gov to
review the Lebanon Travel Advisory , Country-Specific
Information for Lebanon, and the Worldwide Caution.
· Enroll in the Smart
Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive the latest security updates and make it easier for
the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in an emergency.
Follow
the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Twitter and Facebook
