Thread: US State Department Issues Worldwide Caution for US Travelers

The U.S. State Department has issued a "worldwide caution" warning after President Donald Trump's announcement Wednesday the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the American embassy there.


"U.S. government facilities worldwide remain in a heightened state of alert," the warning reads. "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."


The warning went on to urge American citizens to be aware of local developments and remain in contact with U.S. embassies or consulates.


“As terrorist attacks, political upheaval, and violence often take place without any warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness when traveling,” it reads. “In addition to concerns stemming from terrorism, travelers should be alert to the possibility of political unrest, violence, demonstrations, and criminal activities when traveling."




The State Department listed "soft targets" that may be subject to terrorist attacks, including high-profile events, hotels, places of worship, schools, parks, shopping malls, airports, and airplanes.


Countries that have specific advisories of importance include Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, North Korea, Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Venezuela.


Matt Lee, a diplomatic reporter for the Associated Press, noted on Twitter that such a warning was last issued in 2003 after the start of the Iraq War when the State Department believed an attack against U.S. citizens by al-Qaida was imminent.

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I wish no US citizens become victims to the reaction to Trumps totally unneccessary and provocative decision, but if there are deaths, the fault lies squarely at Trump's feet.
Of course he will blame the killers (naturally), but it was Trump who knowingly and seriously provoked them.
This will in turn lend Trump the excuse he needs to implement immigration policies. It will also give bibi the excuse he so desperately wants to slaughter more Arabs and steal more land.
Although really really dumb, this was not a thoughtless act by Trump; It was planned for his future ambitions. He can say it was simply done as a campaign promise, but really it was done to be a means to an end (immigration policies) and to help Israel.

Originally Posted by Maanaam

I wish no US citizens become victims to the reaction to Trumps totally unneccessary and provocative decision, but if there are deaths, the fault lies squarely at Trump's feet.

I wouldn't be bothered if a few trumpanzees cop it. Natural selection and all that.