The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens that the Anatolian Youth Union (AGD) has announced a demonstration in Adana at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017. AGD has announced that participants will gather at the Adana Asri Cemetery at 6 p.m. on July 14, 2017. The demonstrators will then proceed eastward, travelling past the U.S. Consulate, and plan to rally at 7 p.m. at the entrance to Incirlik Air Force Base. It is possible that this demonstration will take on an anti-American character. U.S. citizens should avoid these areas during the time of the planned protest.
On July 11, 2017, the U.S. Mission to Turkey issued a security message to U.S. citizens regarding this year’s commemoration of July 15 Democracy and Freedoms Day. This security notice provides specific information on a related event planned in Adana.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. We advise U.S. citizens to avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
For further detailed information regarding Turkey and travel:
- See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Turkey’s Country Specific Information.
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- Contact the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, Kavaklidere, 06100 Ankara, at +90-312-455-5555, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +90-312-455-5555 or +90-212-335-9000 (U.S. Consulate General Istanbul).
- Contact the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, located at 2 Uçsehitler Sokagi, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, at +90-212-335-9000.
- Contact the U.S. Consulate in Adana, located at 212 Girne Bulvari, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana at +90-322-455-4100.
- Contact the Consular Agency in Izmir at izmir@state.gov.
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