Sarajevo Attack
The U.S. Embassy confirms that on October 28, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. several rounds of gunfire were fired on the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The gunman was wounded by the Bosnian police and other possible accomplices were arrested. At this time, the reason behind the attack is still unknown.
U.S. citizens in Croatia are, therefore, urged to heighten their awareness and maintain a low profile. U.S. citizens should use caution, watch for any suspicious or unusual activity and remain aware of their surroundings. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages Americans to stay alert and monitor local media reports as well as take appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.
You can stay in touch and get U.S. Embassy updates by checking the Embassy Zagreb website, Embassy Zagreb website. For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling in Croatia to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy.
The Special Consular Services Unit within U.S. Embassy Zagreb (non passport and citizenship related services) can be reached at +385 1-661-2276, during Embassy business hours. For emergency services after business hours, please call +385 1-661-2200 and ask to speak with the duty officer. If you are a U.S. citizen with an after-hours emergency, please call our emergency number. You can also e-mail the Special Consular Services Unit at ZagrebACS@state.gov. Please pass along this information to U.S. citizens in your area or put this information on your notice boards for dissemination. Thank you for your cooperation.