[Jyf-2005-2006] ADVISORY WARNING

[Margaret Scouten]

FYI - PLEASE HEED

France and Monaco Public Announcement
March 27, 2006
This Public Announcement is issued to alert Americans to ongoing 
security concerns in France. Demonstrations, sometimes involving 
violence, have occurred and continue to occur in Paris and other large 
cities in France in opposition to a new law concerning employment 
contracts for young workers. This Public Announcement will expire on 
April 30, 2006.

Recent demonstrations have occurred at times in areas frequented by 
tourists. Some of the demonstrations may be announced, while others may 
be spontaneous. Police have responded by using tear gas. U.S. Embassy 
personnel have been advised to avoid all demonstrations and large 
gatherings.

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens traveling or residing in 
France to avoid areas where crowds are expected to gather, to exercise 
caution, particularly during evening and nighttime hours, and to closely 
follow media reports.

Travelers in France who need assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy at 
tel. 33-1-43-12-22-22 or (in France) 01-43-12-22-22; fax 
33-1-42-61-61-40, or by email at: citizeninfo at state.gov 
<mailto: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). 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 1-202-501-4444. These 
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday 
through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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Warnings ************************************************************ To 
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