Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France
June 5, 2020
Location: Paris (Place de la Concorde) and other major cities in France, including Marseille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Rennes.
Event: Demonstrations by various groups protesting police violence are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020. All gatherings greater than 10 people remain prohibited under COVID-19 social distancing provisions. However, certain groups could defy these instructions and carry on with planned demonstrations, prompting police intervention.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep a low profile
- Notify friends and family of your safety
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
- http://www.france24.com/en/
- http://en.rfi.fr/france/
- https://www.thelocal.fr
- https://www.ratp.fr/travaux-manifestations/manifestations (for information on Metro closures)
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Paris, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfo@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General Marseille, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfoMarseille@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - France Country Specific Information
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United States Embassy
American Citizen Services Unit
4, avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08
France
Telephone in France: 01 43 12 22 22
Telephone from U.S.: (011 33) 1 43 12 22 22
Website: https://fr.usembassy.gov
American Citizen Services: e-mail – citizeninfo@state.gov
