Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Event: In observance of the Liberation of Iraq from ISIS anniversary on December 10, residents of Baghdad should anticipate fireworks and celebratory gunfire throughout the city, to include the International Zone (IZ).
Actions to Take:
- Remain indoors, sheltered from falling projectiles
- Keep a low profile
- Be aware of your surroundings
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Baghdad
Al-Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad
Telephone (during business hours)
From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;
From the United States: 301-985-8841
U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)
From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;
From the United States: 301-985-8841
E-mail: BaghdadACS@state.gov
Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/ - U.S. Consulate General Erbil
413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
Telephone (during business hours)
From Iraq: 0760-030-3227;
From the United States: 240-264-3467 extension 4554
U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)
From Iraq: 066-211-4554;
From the United States: 240-264-3467
E-mail: ErbilACS@state.gov
Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/erbil/ - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Iraq Country Information
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