Thursday, November 24, 2016

Belgian threat analysis unit dismisses travel alert issued by US

Belgium's Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (OCAD), the government organ responsible for analysing terror threats, said on Wednesday that the country was not faced with any concrete threat in the coming holiday season, in response to a travel alert for Europe issued by the US State Department.


The OCAD told the Flemish broadcaster VRT that despite the current terror alert level remaining at 3 (maximum 4), there were no specific or imminent threats targeting winter festivals and outdoor markets set to kick off in the coming days.

Experts at the OCAD added that they would not issue any specific security guidelines for these events.

The police called upon the media not to contribute to promoting a culture of fear after local media La Derniere Heure affirmed it had information about a threat targeting the Brussels Christmas market.

"So far, there is no concrete information about a new terror threat. The OCAD confirmed there isn't any element supporting such a threat," the ministry of the interior said.

Nonetheless, most cities will adopt extra security measures, such as installing security cameras and stepping up police presence in outdoor space, according to VRT.

The cabinet of the Belgian Interior Minister, who jointly oversees the OCAD, also confirmed to the Francophone newspaper Le Soir that there was no indication of a new threat.
 [Xinhua/globaltimes.cn]
24/11/16
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