[Jyf-2005-2006] Worldwide Caution

[Margaret Scouten]

FYI

> Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
> June 06, 2006
> This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat 
> of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests 
> overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated December 12, 
> 2005 and expires on December 6, 2006.
>
> The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat 
> of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against 
> U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that 
> demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. The 
> publication in the international press of caricatures of the Prophet 
> Mohammed, for example, led to widespread demonstrations and riots in 
> several countries.
>
> The March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, 
> illustrates the continuing desire of al-Qa'ida to strike official 
> American targets. Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and 
> affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against 
> U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and 
> the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to 
> include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.
>
> Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, 
> and target private interests or "soft targets" with a reduced security 
> posture. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting 
> events, residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, 
> hotels, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where 
> Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. 
> Financial or economic targets of value may also be considered as 
> possible venues; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing 
> facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 is one such example.
>
> In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train 
> attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for 
> terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, 
> extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible 
> targets.
>
> U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of 
> vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to 
> bolster their personal security. For additional information, please 
> refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at <http://travel.state.gov/>.
>
> U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of 
> alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend 
> public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, 
> U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide 
> emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to 
> monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. 
> embassy or consulate.
>
> As the Department continues to develop information on any potential 
> security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat 
> information through its Consular Information Program documents, 
> available on the Internet at <http://travel.state.gov/>. In addition 
> to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date 
> information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free 
> in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 
> 1-202-501-4444.
>
>
>
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