State Department: Worldwide Caution - Serbia-Montenegro, April 30, 1999

Worldwide Caution - Serbia-Montenegro
April 30, 1999

Following the commencement of NATO military operations on March 24 against Serbia-Montenegro, there is the possibility for acts of retaliation against Americans and American interests worldwide. Demonstrations against these operations have taken place and are continuing at a number of U.S. embassies and institutions worldwide. These protests have sometimes turned violent, including acts directed against American-affiliated businesses, and the potential exists for further violent acts directed at Americans and American interests worldwide.

The Department of State urges U.S. citizens abroad to review their security practices, remain alert to the changing situation, and avoid areas where demonstrations are in progress. The U.S. has increased security at United States Government facilities worldwide. A number of our embassies and consulates have temporarily suspended or limited services to the public at various times, and others may have to do so in the future.

American citizens traveling or residing abroad should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate by telephone, fax or e-mail for up-to- date information on local security conditions. In addition, U.S. citizens planning to travel abroad should consult the Department of State's Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and regional travel brochures.

This Public Announcement supersedes the "Worldwide Caution" Public Announcement of March 26 to update the security situation, supplements the March 17, 1999 "Worldwide Caution" Public Announcement, and expires on June 30, 1999.