Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Events: Zürich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Thursday, June 17. The demonstration will begin mid-afternoon in downtown Zürich and culminate in a march to the U.S. Consular Agency in Zürich for a rally to be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Zürich Police will be present and closely monitoring the demonstration.
Actions to take:
• Exercise vigilance and heightened situational awareness over the coming days.
• Stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, and
transportation hubs
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Keep a low profile
• Be prepared for potential traffic and public transportation disruptions.
• Monitor local media:
o https://www.bernerzeitung.ch/ (German)
o www.swissinfo.ch (English)
o www.20min.ch (German, French, Italian)
• Maintain social distancing, follow hygiene requirements, and follow the Swiss
• crowd limitation requirements
• Avoid groups that are not following the security requirements and/or local laws
• Review your personal security plans
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland
031 357 70 11 (dialing within Switzerland)
+41 31 357 70 11 (dialing from overseas)
BernACS@state.gov
State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada)
+1-202-501-4444 (from other countries)
Swiss Federal Office of Public Health Hotline
+41 58 463 00 00 (staffed 24 hours in German, French, Italian and English)
Switzerland Country Specific Information
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