{"id":9233,"date":"2017-10-31T23:56:51","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T23:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unitederitreamedia.com\/blog12\/?p=9233"},"modified":"2017-10-31T23:56:51","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T23:56:51","slug":"security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-asmara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/unitederitreamedia.com\/blog12\/2017\/10\/31\/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-asmara\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Asmara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/er.usembassy.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/New_US_Embassy_Asmara_Log_2.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Embassy, Asmara\" width=\"350\" height=\"210\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy has received reports of gunfire at several locations in Asmara due to protests.\u00a0 The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the downtown area where protests appear to be more prevalent.\u00a0 Streets in the downtown area may be closed, and police continue to maintain a significant presence.<\/p>\n<p>Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.\u00a0 Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.\u00a0 Review personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including at local events, and monitor local news for information.\u00a0 Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.<\/p>\n<p>For further information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the State Department\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en.html\">travel website<\/a>\u00a0for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information, including Country Specific Information for Eritrea.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/step.state.gov\/step\/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>\u00a0(STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).<\/li>\n<li>Follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/TravelGov\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelgov\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy in Asmara is\u00a0located at Alaa Street 179, P.O. Box 211, Asmara, Eritrea.\u00a0 Contact\u00a0us\u00a0at (291) 1-12-00-04, 4:30-5:00 PM Monday\u00a0\u2013 Thursday and 11:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday. Email the Consular Section at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ConsularAsmara@state.gov\">ConsularAsmara@state.gov<\/a>.\u00a0 After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is (291) 1-12-00-04. The Embassy\u2019s website is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/er.usembassy.gov\/\">https:\/\/er.usembassy.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/er.usembassy.gov\/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-asmara\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy has received reports of gunfire at several locations in Asmara due to protests.\u00a0 The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the downtown area where protests appear to be more prevalent.\u00a0 Streets in the downtown area may be closed, and police continue to maintain a significant presence. 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