Emergency Message for U.S Citizens – Demonstration Notice 14-2011
September 20, 2011
Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions
immediately to all U.S. citizens within your area of responsibility.
An anti-corruption demonstration is planned for the early evening hours
at Determination Square on Wednesday, September 21 in downtown Kuwait
City. An increased police and security presence is expected in and
around the capital.
There are also reports of possible demonstrations in support of Bidoon
rights on Wednesday, September 21 in the cities of Jahra, Al-Sulaibyah
and Al-Ahmadi. An increased police and security presence is also
expected in these areas.
Spontaneous and planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to
time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even
demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and
possibly escalate into violence. Do not let curiosity get the best of
you; avoid the areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if within
the vicinity of any large gatherings. Please stay current with media
coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice
personal security awareness at all times.
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling
abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of
Consular Affairs Internet website, where the current Worldwide Caution,
Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, as well as the Country Specific
Information for Kuwait can be found. Up-to-date information on security
can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States
and Canada or, for callers outside the United States 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). You can also
download our free Smart Traveler App for travel information at your
fingertips and follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs
page on Facebook as well.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot
14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency
assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling
+965-2259-1001 and
requesting the duty officer.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Kuwait are encouraged to enroll in
the Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so that they
can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens
without internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for
the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. For
additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad".
This message may be accessed on the Embassy website,
http://kuwait.usembassy.gov
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local
holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2011 is posted on
http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/holidays.html
