United States issues worldwide travel alert for its citizens
TBN Post —
Washington – The United States has issued worldwide travel alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats.
The US State Department said in a statement – ‘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. ‘
The Travel Alert will remain effective until 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, “the State Department said.
The Department has urged U.S. citizens to exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation and be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowed places.
“Foreign governments have taken action to guard against terrorist attacks, and some have made official declarations regarding heightened threat conditions. Authorities continue to conduct raids and disrupt terror plots. We continue to work closely with our allies on the threat from international terrorism. “
Source – travel.state.gov Nov.23, 2015
