U.S. Department of State warns Americans against traveling to Turkey

20.03.2010 12:47 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The U.S. Department of State released the following
Travel Alert on March 19, 2010:

`The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to evolving security
concerns in Turkey, and reminds them of the continuing threat of
terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests.
This Travel Alert dated March 19, 2010, expires on April 30, 2010.

U.S. citizens in Turkey should be particularly vigilant in light of
the ongoing "Get Out America, This is Our Country" campaign and
upcoming significant anniversaries associated with the Revolutionary
People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C), a designated terrorist
organization. Actions against American and/or Turkish-American
cultural and business establishments in Turkey are possible. We remind
U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take
appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

In addition, the U.S. Mission in Turkey alerts American citizens about
the upcoming Nevruz holiday (Kurdish New Year) occurring on March 21.
Previous protests, some of them violent, have occurred in Turkey on
this date and could occur again.

The Department of State encourages U.S. citizens traveling or residing
in Turkey to be alert to the potential for demonstrations and to avoid
large gatherings. Demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American
citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if
possible. Particular caution should be exercised in places known to be
frequented by Americans.’