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    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.'
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