The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey warns resident U.S. Citizens to take necessary precautions and be alert for potential violence due to ongoing public demonstrations throughout the country.
The Embassy also announced that visa services for non-U.S. citizens may be disrupted with little to no notice in the coming days. Further updates will be posted on the Embassy's website.
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Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens | Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey
Protests Throughout Turkey. June 3, 2013. The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that public demonstrations are taking place throughout Turkey at varying times and with little notice. Violent altercations have occurred in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, Mersin, and elsewhere.