Embassy of the United States of America
Yerevan, Armenia

February 19, 2008

Embassy Yerevan Warden Message 4

Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
February 19, 2008

Political Demonstrations related to Presidential Elections in Armenia

The U.S. Embassy Yerevan has learned that there will be two competing political demonstrations in Yerevan on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Both rallies are scheduled to take place at 3:00 pm. One rally will be at the Matenadaran, and the other at Freedom Square. The two locations are in central Yerevan, approximately four blocks from each other. Both events have the potential to attract large crowds.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid these known locations or any other areas of demonstrations, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Information on upcoming demonstrations can be found at the following website: http://yerevan.usembassy.gov/consular/acs_warden.php.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department´s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, and health information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The U.S. Embassy Yerevan will be closed Tuesday, February 19, for the Armenian election day holiday.

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is located at 1 American Avenue (just off of Admiral Isakov Avenue on the road to the airport), Yerevan 0082, Armenia, Tel: 374-10 46-47-00, fax: (+374 10) 46-47-42. American Citizens may visit the consular section without an appointment from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, any business day. In an after-hours emergency, the telephone operator may connect you to the duty officer, as needed.