Disruption Expected During Independence Day Celebrations
Category: Instability
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/17/2018 (Serbia) - According to international media reports on Saturday, 17 February, there will be celebrations held throughout the country to mark the tenth anniversary of the country's declaration of independence. The United States Embassy has issued a warning to its citizens in the country to avoid large-scale demonstrations and celebratory events in the capital Pristina, and other major towns, which in the past have seen serious injuries and deaths occur from mishaps with fireworks and celebratory gunfire.
Those in Kosovo are advised to avoid the vicinity of any large gatherings underway, especially in unfamiliar environments, in order to mitigate against exposure to potential collective violence and robust crowd dispersal measures by security personnel. Travellers are also advised to anticipate significant overland travel disruption and plan their journeys accordingly, factoring in extra travel time and alternative routes where possible.
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