WARDEN MESSAGE NUMBER 10
November 26, 2007
CONSULATE GENERAL OF
THE UNITED STATES
Istanbul, Turkey
Phone: (090) 212-335-9000
Fax: (090) 212-335-9102
E-mail: ca_istanbul@state.gov
http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov
DEAR WARDEN:
This important message was sent out a few minutes ago to all of the volunteer wardens who assist the Consulate in passing important messages to American citizens in the Istanbul region. To help speed up the process we are also sending this directly to everyone registered with the Consular Section who has provided us an e-mail address. As a result, some of you will receive this message more than once.
Scott Oudkirk
Consular Section Chief
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This Warden Message is to alert Americans to the potential for public demonstrations in Turkey on Tuesday, November 27th. November 27th is the 29th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and their first congress. Spontaneous gatherings may occur across Turkey, to include the Southeast, Istanbul and Ankara.
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Turkey to be alert to the potential for demonstrations, and to avoid large gatherings. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. They may also include anti-American rhetoric. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible and to monitor local media for current information. Particular caution should be exercised in places known to be frequented by Americans.
In the event of an emergency contact U.S. Embassy Ankara or the nearest U.S. Consulate:
AMERICAN EMBASSY ANKARA
110 Atatürk Blvd.
Kavaklıdere, 06100 Ankara / Turkey
Phone: +90-312-455-5555
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL ISTANBUL
İstinye Mahallesi, Kaplıcalar Mevkii No.2
İstinye 34460 - Istanbul / Turkey
Phone: +90-212-335-9000
U.S. CONSULATE ADANA
Girne Bulvari No. 212
Yuregir, Adana /Turkey
Phone: +90-322-346-6262
Izmir Consular Agency
Phone: +90-232-464-8755