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Turkey
Travel Warning
U.S. Embassy Ankara issued the
following Warden Message on April 19, 2007:
This Warden Message is being sent to alert American citizens of a Worldwide
Caution that has been issued by the U.S. Department of State, and to
highlight ongoing security concerns within Turkey.
On April 10, 2007, the U.S. Department of State issued a
Worldwide Caution
which reminds American citizens of concerns about the continued threat of
terrorist actions and violence against Americans and our interests overseas.
On March 15, 2007 a
Warden Message was
issued in Turkey reminding individuals to avoid those areas where
disturbances have occurred and to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings
that could be used as an occasion for terrorist acts. The advice is worth
repeating since on April 8, 2007 a female PKK suicide bomber was
apprehended by the police in Taksim Square
in Istanbul. The intended target was believed to be the Turkish National
Police’s 162nd Anniversary Celebration which took place in the square that
day. Several days later, reporting indicated that another female PKK suicide
bomber was apprehended in Adana.
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Spring has traditionally marked an
annual uptick in the PKK’s tempo of violence. The same could be the case
this year. The Kurdish separatist group Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK)
recently issued a general warning, similar to ones issued in past years,
that it will attack tourist facilities in Turkey. This year’s warning
included the targeting of tourists, in particular Europeans. There are no
indications of specifics or timeframes, and it should be noted that the PKK
has not directly targeted Americans in the past. Anonymous warnings were
recently received by phone at the Consulate General in Istanbul. The
credibility or motive behind the calls is not known, although they may be
harassment calls. Separately, the Embassy also continues to monitor the
progress of an Armenian genocide resolution in Congress and the potential
for anti-American demonstrations or other actions of concern.
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U.S. citizens in Turkey are advised to increase their security awareness.
The U.S. Mission in Turkey is in a heightened threat environment and has
taken measures to enhance its security posture.
As noted in previous warden messages, U.S. citizens should make it a habit
to exercise caution and keep a low profile. Americans may wish to minimize
their time spent at facilities and establishments where U.S. citizens and
other foreigners tend to congregate or visit.
For the latest security
information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor
the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov,
where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel
Warnings can be found.
Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey:
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara
http://ankara.usembassy.gov
is at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90)(312) 455-5555, fax (90)(312)
468-6131. The Internet address is
http://ankara.usembassy.gov.
The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul
http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov
is located at Kaplicalar Mevkii Sokak No. 2, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, tel:
(90) (212) 335-9000, fax (90) (212) 335-9102. Istanbul-specific information
can also be accessed via the Consulate's website
http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov.
The U.S. Consulate in Adana
http://adana.usconsulate.gov is located at Girne
Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. tel: 90)(322)
346-6262, fax (90)(322) 346-7916,web site at
http://adana.usconsulate.gov.
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Ayez un voyage sûr!
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