Government Warns U.S. Citizens in Ukraine of Potential for Civil Unrest

11-24-2004 5:45 PM

WASHINGTON -- The State Department is alerting U.S. citizens to the potential for civil unrest in Ukraine, following that country's disputed presidential elections.

The U.S. Embassy in Kiev has urged Americans living in Ukraine to remain vigilant about the possibility of election-related demonstrations and disturbances following Ukraine's presidential election Sunday. That advice is in effect until Dec. 7.

The election results are in dispute and many police forces have gathered around the rallies in Kiev.

U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the demonstrations and areas around them.

The State Department cited reports that certain intercity travel in Ukraine is now restricted and buses and trains to Kiev have been canceled.

Americans who travel to Ukraine are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Kiev or check the State Department's travel Web site.