Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Event: A demonstration is expected today, Friday, June 28, 2019 starting at 6:00PM in front of the Parliament building. At 7:00PM the protesters will walk along Nikola Pasic Square, Terazije, Knez Mihailova, Pariska, and Kralja Petra, ending in front of the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate around 9:00PM. The demonstration is part of the “No Surrender of Kosovo and Metohija” initiative. Police expect fewer than 2,000 participants.
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Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area.
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- Avoid crowds.
- Avoid demonstrations.
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- Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia
+381 (11) 706-4000 (24 hours)
BelgradeACS@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - SerbiaCountry Information
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