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WORLDWIDE CAUTION March 23, 2004 This Worldwide Caution Public Announcement is being updated to alert U.S. citizens of the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests following the killing of Sheikh Yassin in Gaza. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated March 19, 2004 and expires on September 23, 2004.
The Department of State is deeply concerned about the heightened threat
of
terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad in the
aftermath of the recent killing of HAMAS leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in
Gaza.
The Department is also concerned about the potential for demonstrations
and
violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas as a
response
to the killing. A HAMAS spokesman has threatened revenge and
specifically
identified American interests as targets. U.S. citizens are reminded to
maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to
increase
their security awareness.
The Department of State remains concerned by indications that al-Qaida
continues to prepare to strike U.S. interests abroad. Al-Qaida and its
associated organizations have most recently struck in the Middle East
and in
Europe but other geographic locations could also be venues for attacks.
Future al-Qaida attacks could possibly involve non-conventional weapons
such
as chemical or biological agents as well as conventional weapons of
terror.
We also cannot rule out that al-Qaida will attempt a catastrophic
attack
within the U.S.
Terrorist actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide
operations,
hijackings, bombings or kidnappings. These may involve aviation and
other
transportation and maritime interests, and may also include
conventional
weapons, such as explosive devices. Terrorists do not distinguish
between
official and civilian targets. These may include facilities where U.S.
citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, including
residential
areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels and
public
areas. U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain a high level of
vigilance
and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of
alert.
These facilities may temporarily close or suspend public services from
time
to time 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
on a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2 328.
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Middle East and North Africa
March 23, 2004
This Public Announcement is being updated to alert U.S. citizens of the
heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and
interests
following the killing of HAMAS leader Sheikh Yassin in Gaza. This
Public
Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement issued on March 19,
2004,
and expires September 23, 2004.
The Department of State is deeply concerned about the heightened threat
of
terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad in the
aftermath of the recent killing of HAMAS leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in
Gaza.
The Department is also concerned about the potential for demonstrations
and
violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests in the region and
throughout the world in response to his death. A HAMAS spokesman
threatened
revenge and identified American interests as targets. U.S. citizens are
reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate
steps
to increase their security awareness.
U.S. citizens are reminded of the continuing threat of anti-American
violence, including possible terrorist actions against aviation, ground
transportation and maritime interests, specifically in the Middle East,
including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula and North
Africa.
C redible information has indicated terrorist groups may be planning
attacks
against U.S. interests in the Middle East. Terrorist actions may
include
suicide operations, bombings, hijackings or kidnappings. These attacks
may
involve aviation, ground transportation and maritime interests. While
conventional weapons such as explosive devices are a more immediate
threat
in many areas, use of non-conventional weapons, including chemical or
biological agents must be considered a possible threat. Terrorists do
not
distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security
at
official U.S. facilities has led terrorists and their sympathizers to
seek
softer targets such as public transportation, residential areas, and
public
areas where people congregate.
On occasion, the travel of official personnel at embassies and
consulates
around the world is restricted because of security concerns, and these
posts
may recommend that private U.S. citizens avoid the same areas if at all
possible. Services to U.S. citizens in countries abroad may be affected
if
employees' movements are restricted. If this happens, U.S. embassies
and
consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S.
citizens. In case office hours are reduced, U.S. citizens in need of
emergency assistance should telephone the nearest U.S. Embassy or
Consulate
before visiting in person.
In addition, U.S. citizens planning to travel to the Middle East or
North
Africa should consult the Department of State's country-specific Public
Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets
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