[Jyf-2005-2006] Advisory Warning for April 4

[Margaret Scouten]

WARDEN MESSAGE: ALERT - APRIL 4 DEMONSTRATIONS
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*April 03, 2006*

U.S. Embassy Paris released the following on April 3, 2006:

Student groups and labor unions are calling for a day of nationwide 
demonstrations and strikes on April 4 to protest the CPE (or First 
Employment Contract).

A major demonstration is planned for Paris on April 4. According to 
public sources, the demonstration will begin at 2:00 PM at Place de la 
République and proceed towards Place d'Italie via Blvd. Temple, 
Bastille, Quai de la Rapee and Pont d'Austerlitz. Arrival at Place 
d'Italie is anticipated around 6:00 PM.

Estimated number of participants: 100,000.

Disruptions to normal traffic patterns should be anticipated and 
demonstration areas avoided. Demonstrations may also result in 
disruptions to public transportation in affected areas.
U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid all demonstrations and 
large gatherings.
Travelers should be alert to news media reports for the most up-to-date 
information, avoid areas where unrest has occurred, move quickly away 
from any concentrations of demonstrators or police they may encounter, 
and exercise particular caution during evening and nighttime hours. 
Travelers may also monitor the Embassy web site at 
http://france.usembassy.gov/ for updates regarding the ongoing 
demonstrations.
Travelers in France who need assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy at 
01-4312-2222, or by email at: citizeninfo at state.gov. The Consular 
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paris is located at 2 Rue St. Florentin, 
75001 Paris (Place de La Concorde, Metro Stop Concorde), tel. 
011-33-1-43-12-22-22 or (in France) 01-43-12-22-22; fax 
011-33-1-42-61-61-40. Further information can be obtained at the U.S. 
Embassy's web site at http://france.usembassy.gov/.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling 
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular 
Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current 
Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings 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 1-317-472-2328. These 
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday 
through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The cornerstone of our efforts to keep the American traveling public 
aware of problems threatening their safety and security is our Consular 
Information Program.
If you would like to receive important information issued by the U.S. 
Department of State and the Embassy in Paris, please register your stay 
in France using this online registration service 
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs.  By indicating your e-mail 
address at the time of registration, you will receive all Embassy 
bulletins and warden messages automatically.

United States Embassy
Office of American Services
2, rue Saint-Florentin
75382 Paris Cedex 08
France
Telephone: 01 43 12 22 22
Website: http://france.usembassy.gov/
E-mail: mailto:citizeninfo at state.gov

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