Demonstration Alert: Brussels (Belgium), Protest Across from U.S. Embassy on January 29

Location: Corner of Rue Guimard/Ave des Arts (opposite U.S. Embassy downtown compound), Brussels, Belgium

Event: A demonstration organized by the Kurdish/Syrian diaspora is expected to take place on January 30, 2026, from 12:00-14:00. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the demonstration.

Actions to take:

• Avoid the area around the demonstration. If you encounter a protest, leave the area immediately and move to a safe location.
• Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. If you see something that seems odd or out of place, immediately notify the nearest law enforcement officer and move away from the area.
• Always carry your cellphone, programmed with local emergency numbers; Ambulance and Fire Brigade (100), Europe-wide emergency number (police)(112).
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Follow the instructions of authorities and road signs regarding closures and detours.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.

We encourage all U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Belgium to sign up at https://step.state.gov  to receive safety and security alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate for your destination.

For destination specific information related to your travel to Belgium, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belgium.html .

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy in Belgium, located at 27 Boulevard du Regent/Regentlaan, 1000 Brussels. Tel. +32-2-811-4000, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except U.S. and Belgian holidays. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +32-2-811-4000; USCitizenBrussels@state.gov.
• To contact the State Department in an emergency, dial 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
• Belgium Country Information .
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