A demonstration is expected to take place at the U.S. Embassy on Sunday, December 17. The U.S. Embassy does not have information on the time and duration of the demonstration. The group will be demonstrating with the stated purpose of protesting the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. U.S. citizens should avoid the area around the U.S. Embassy during the demonstration and remain alert in the area before and after the demonstration.
For further information about security in Suriname:
- See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Suriname.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Contact the U.S. Embassy in Suriname located at Kristalstaat 165, Paramaribo at + (597) 556-700 ext. 2129. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is + (597) 710-1112.
- Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
