Felix Stalder on Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:11:54 +0100 (CET) |
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<nettime> Worldwide Travel Alert |
[What a docuement of social psychology. The US government warns its citizens about travelling, well, anywhere outside its borders. While this is not the first time such a general, unspecific warning has been issued, together with generalized fear mongering and sharply rising anti-immigrant sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic it seems particularly ominous today. Felix] Worldwide Travel Alert travel.state.gov > Passports & International Travel > Alerts and Warnings > Worldwide Travel Alert Last Updated: November 23, 2015 http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-travel-alert.html The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Daâesh), al-Qaâida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. This Travel Alert expires on February 24, 2016. Authorities believe the likelihood of terror attacks will continue as members of ISIL/Daâesh return from Syria and Iraq. Additionally, there is a continuing threat from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis. Extremists have targeted large sporting events, theatres, open markets, and aviation services. In the past year, there have been multiple attacks in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Mali. ISIL/Daâesh has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a Russian airliner in Egypt. U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation. Be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowed places. Exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at holiday festivals or events. U.S. citizens should monitor media and local information sources and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities. Persons with specific safety concerns should contact local law enforcement authorities who are responsible for the safety and security of all visitors to their host country. U.S. citizens should: * Follow the instructions of local authorities. Monitor media and local information sources and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities. * Be prepared for additional security screening and unexpected disruptions. * Stay in touch with your family members and ensure they know how to reach you in the event of an emergency. * Register in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Foreign governments have taken action to guard against terrorist attacks, and some have made official declarations regarding heightened threat conditions. Authorities continue to conduct raids and disrupt terror plots. We continue to work closely with our allies on the threat from international terrorism. Information is routinely shared between the United States and our key partners in order to disrupt terrorist plotting, identify and take action against potential operatives, and strengthen our defenses against potential threats. -- ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| http://felix.openflows.com |OPEN PGP: 056C E7D3 9B25 CAE1 336D 6D2F 0BBB 5B95 0C9F F2AC # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism, # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets # more info: http://mx.kein.org/mailman/listinfo/nettime-l # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime@kein.org