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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Paris, France – Ongoing Clashes with the Police in the 10th Arrondissement

Location: Paris, 10th Arrondissement. Event: Clashes with the police are ongoing and expanding beyond the original area of the earlier shooting at 16, rue d’Enghien in the 10th arrondissement of Paris (see prior Security Alert ). Tear gas is being used to contain violence. Avoid the area. Additional demonstrations may occur through the weekend. Actions to Take: Avoid the ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 23 December, 2022 | Topics: Alert

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Paris, France – Reports of Shoots Fired (December 23, 2022)

Location: Paris, 10th Arrondissement. Event: Reports of shots fired near 16, rue d’Enghien in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Purported assailant detained by police. Police activity ongoing and law enforcement recommends avoiding the area. Actions to Take: Avoid the area Monitor local media for updates Notify friends and family of your safety U.S. citizens may monitor ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 23 December, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Reminder and Holiday Closures

Holiday Security Reminder and Holiday Closures With the holiday season beginning, the Embassy reminds you to maintain sound personal security and situational awareness. Large gatherings may present a target of opportunity for criminal elements and terrorist groups alike.  Incidents of petty crime, such as pick-pocketing and phone snatching, are often directed at tourists and holiday ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 5 December, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France (November 8, 2022)

Location: Paris and surrounding region Event: A wide-scale transit strike has been announced for Thursday, November 10, for Paris-area public transportation. The strike will begin at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday November 9 and extend through 7:00 a.m. on November 11. The Paris public transportation agency has announced that Metro (subway) trains and suburban RER trains will be ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Alert

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France

Location: Nationwide Event: Strikes by fuel industry employees have led to fuel shortages around France. Travelers may find: Gas stations closed, particularly Total and Esso Long lines — some lasting several hours — for gas stations that are open Fuel rationing in some parts of the country Bans on filling fuel cans Limited availability of taxis, rental ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 14 October, 2022 | Topics: Alert

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