Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Event: Paramaribo Protest and Street Closures
On Friday March 24, 2023, starting at approximately 10:00 AM, a protest will be held at the Independence Square in Downtown Paramaribo, near the Presidential Palace. The size of the protest is unknown. There will be a large police presence in the area. Road closures will be enforced starting at 6:00 AM on March 24, 2023, affecting the following areas:
- Kleine Dwars/ Sommelsdijckstraat
- Kleine Combeweg/Roseveltkade
- Arronstraat/ Grote Combeweg
- Watermolen/ Lim A Po Straat
- Henk Arron/Mgr. Wulfingstraat
The U.S. Embassy recommends individuals to remain vigilant and exercise caution at all busy locations, obey local traffic laws, and follow the direction of local law enforcement.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname
Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname
+597 556 700
+597 710-1112 (after 4 PM weekdays; or on holidays or weekends)
caparamar@state.gov
https://sr.usembassy.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Suriname Country Information
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