June 28, 2018
Location:
Bujumbura Marie: Boulevard du 28 Novembre and downtown
Event:
The Government of Burundi is planning celebratory events in Bujumbura on July 2, which will likely be declared a national holiday. The exact details of the celebration activities have yet to be announced, but the Embassy expects a large parade to take place as part of the festivities.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas where large crowds are gathered
- Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large groups, protests or demonstrations
- Avoid using these roads as they could be closed:
- Boulevard du 28 Novembre
- Boulevard de L’Uprona
- Place de L’Indépendence
- Avenue Belvédère
- Boulevard de la Tanzanie (Roca Golf Hotel area)
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi
During business hours: +257 22 20 7000
After hours: +257 22 20 7318 or +257 79 93 8841
Email address: bujumburac@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
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