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 Islamic State, al Qaeda, 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.
The alert, which expires February 24, warned that “the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of Islamic State/Daesh return from Syria and Iraq.”
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.
Theoretically, an action has a re-action and sometimes chain of re-actions. They create ( and still creating) monsters, train them, arm them and then let them loose. It ALL started from Afghanistan – to Iran/Iraq war, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen – keep counting. And intrestlngly ALL in Middle East and Oil rich Gulf Countries.; Like said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton " One should expect the Viper you keep in your bosom will bite you one day". And now has admitted Tony Blair, the former British PM and provider of false information on WOMD to Master Bush – apologetically admitted that the IS was a 'by-product' of Iraq attack and Occupation for 14 long years (and yet they are not out). So, have them.
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In connection of fiascos and tragedies, dim tourism might renew the lost trust giving a positive esteem that helps group during the time spent recuperation. Tourism is actually an instrument of flexibility that clears the courses for the general public to be united.
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