Location: Baghdad
Event: Anti-U.S. demonstrations are expected to take place in central Baghdad on Friday, January 24, 2020. U.S. citizens may see a heavy security presence and road closures are likely. Public consular operations in Baghdad remain suspended. U.S. citizens should not approach the Embassy. The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil is open for visa and American Citizen Services appointments, including passport issuance. U.S. citizens in Iraq or those concerned about family in Iraq should contact the Department of State at +1-202-501-4444 or toll-free in the U.S. at 1-888-407-4747.
Actions to Take:
- Per the May 2019 travel advisory, do not travel to Iraq
- Avoid areas of demonstrations
- Monitor local media for updates
Assistance:
- American Citizen Services Unit, U.S. Embassy Baghdad
Al-Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq
BaghdadACS@state.gov
https://iq.usembassy.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Iraq Country Information
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