Location: Nationwide
- Nur Sultan: “Zhastar” palace (Republic Avenue) from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- Almaty: Gorky Park near the central entrance. Protesters are expected to march to Arbat then Panfilov and Zhibek Zholy streets from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Event: Several political opposition groups have called for nationwide protests on Sunday, February 28.
Non-sanctioned demonstrations usually end with mass arrests. As such, U.S. Embassy and Consulate General staff have been instructed not to attend these events.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates.
For Assistance: The U.S. Embassy is located at Rakhymzhan Koskharbayev Ave., No. 3, Nur-Sultan 010010. Please note, however, that the Embassy will be closed on Sunday, February 28, 2021. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency after-hours number for the U.S. Embassy is +7 7172 70 22 00.
The U.S. Consulate General Almaty is located at Samal-2, 97 Zholdasbekov Street, Almaty, 050051. Please note, however, that the Consulate General will be closed on Sunday, February 28, 2021. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency after-hours number for the U.S. Consulate General is 8 777 0072359.
For further information about security in Kazakhstan:
- See the Department of State travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Kazakhstan Country Specific Information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency