Tuesday, November 24, 2015

US issues global travel alert due to 'increased terrorist threats'

The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Monday warning American citizens of "increased terrorist threats" in the wake of the Paris attacks.

A massive manhunt is underway in France and Belgium for Belgian-born Salah Abdeslam, suspected of playing a role in the coordinated shooting and suicide bombings of November 13 claimed by the Islamic State group.

The United States has been on heightened alert in the wake of the attacks, which killed 130 people.

"Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Daesh), al-Qaida, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions," said a State Department travel advisory.

"US citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation," it said, advising Americans to avoid large crowds or crowded places and to "exercise particular caution during the holiday season."

Citing recent attacks in Denmark, France, Mali, Nigeria and Turkey, it also noted the threat of "lone wolf" attacks by unaffiliated persons inspired by terror groups.


It was referring to foreign fighters who return home after having fought alongside IS extremists.

"Extremists have targeted large sporting events, theaters, open markets and aviation services," the alert added.

The State Department often issues individual country travel alerts, but this notice was a rare "worldwide travel alert" that comes in the wake of a series of attacks.

New "attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests," it said.
(AFP)

NEZ.GR
24/11/15

3 comments:

  1. Worldwide Travel Alert.....Last Updated: November 23, 2015...

    The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. This Travel Alert expires on February 24, 2016.

    Authorities believe the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of ISIL/Da’esh return from Syria and Iraq. Additionally, there is a continuing threat from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis. Extremists have targeted large sporting events, theatres, open markets, and aviation services. In the past year, there have been multiple attacks in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Mali. ISIL/Da’esh has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a Russian airliner in Egypt.

    U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation. Be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowed places. Exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at holiday festivals or events. U.S. citizens should monitor media and local information sources and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities. Persons with specific safety concerns should contact local law enforcement authorities who are responsible for the safety and security of all visitors to their host country. U.S. citizens should:.................http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-travel-alert.html

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  2. US issues global travel alert as manhunt continues for Paris attackers...

    Citing “increased terrorist threats” from militant groups in various regions of the world, the US State Department issued a global alert on Monday for Americans planning to travel following deadly militant attacks in France and Mali.

    As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the US Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, the US State Department said potential attackers could target private or government interests and said US citizens should be vigilant, especially in crowded places..............http://www.france24.com/en/20151123-liveblog-paris-attacks-hollande-cameron-visit-bataclan

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  3. USA geben Reisewarnung für ganze Welt heraus...

    Terrororganisationen wie der IS oder al-Qaida würden weitere Anschläge in vielen Weltregionen planen, begründete das US-Außenministerium die außergewöhnliche Maßnahme.

    Die US-Regierung hat eine Reisewarnung für alle Weltregionen herausgegeben. Angesichts einer verstärkten "terroristischen Bedrohung" ergehe eine allgemeine Reisewarnung an alle Landsleute, teilte das US-Außenministerium am Montag in Washington mit. Die Warnung gilt für drei Monate..............http://diepresse.com/home/politik/aussenpolitik/4872926/USA-geben-Reisewarnung-fur-ganze-Welt-heraus?from=rss
    24/11/15

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