Warden Message ( 03/03/2008 )

A demonstration will take place at approximately 10:00 am March 3, 2008 at Yousef al Azme Circle in Damascus (approximately one block east of the Cham Palace Hotel). The subject will be the situation in the Gaza Strip. We anticipate at least a few thousand participants. At this time we have no indication that the demonstrators will proceed to another location after listening to speeches at Azme Circle, but that potential exists.

Even demonstrations that have been carefully organized and designed to be peaceful are inherently unpredictable. American citizens are advised to be attentive to their surroundings, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings of people.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts 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).

Americans living or traveling in Syria are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Damascus through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Syria. Americans in Syria without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.
Americans living or traveling in Syria are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Damascus through the State Department's travel registration website, , so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Syria. Americans in Syria without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.