Event: 

From 1100 to 1800 hours on Tuesday, January 10, Ataka, a Bulgarian nationalist political party, plans to protest the anniversary of allied forces bombings in Sofia during World War II.

Demonstration organizers notified the embassy of a demonstration in front of the U.S. embassy in Sofia, consisting of approximately 60-70 demonstrators.  The Embassy does not anticipate disruptions to routine consular services.

Actions to Take:

• Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent.
• Avoid areas of demonstrations.
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly found in the vicinity of large gatherings or demonstrations.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.
• U.S. Citizens are advised to call the police (#112), seek a safe location, and wait for assistance from the police

 Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
  +359-2-937-5100 (business hours)
  +359-2-937-5101 (after hours—emergencies only—arrest, death, or danger to the safety and security of U.S. citizens)
  ACS_Sofia@state.gov
  https://bg.usembassy.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Bulgaria Country Information
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