Posted on 10/23/2016 1:29:15 PM PDT by BenLurkin
US warns citizens of 'attack, kidnapping risk' in Istanbul [AFP] October 23, 2016 The US consulate in Istanbul said late Saturday that extremist groups continued their "aggressive efforts" to attack Americans and other foreigners in the city View photos The US consulate in Istanbul said late Saturday that extremist groups continued their "aggressive efforts" to attack Americans and other foreigners in the city (AFP Photo/Bulent Kilic)
Ankara (Turkey) (AFP) - The United States has warned its citizens of the potential risk of terror attack or attempted kidnapping of foreigners in Istanbul, which has been rocked by several bombings this year.
The consulate in Istanbul said in a message late Saturday that extremist groups continued their "aggressive efforts" to attack Americans and other foreigners in the city.
"These attacks may be pre-planned or could occur with little or no warning, and include, but are not limited to: armed attack, attempted kidnapping, bombing, or other violent acts," it said in an online notice.
The consulate did not specify which group was believed to be plotting such acts, but in the past year the city has suffered multiple bombings by the Islamic State group (IS) and Kurdish militants.
In June, 47 people were killed in a triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport, which authorities blamed on IS.
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Better cancel those tickets.
Or MAYBE i’ll just send the wife. Say I can’t get out of work. Send her mother with her in my place :)
“Extremist groups” are the danger? Umm, maybe State sponsored “extremists” are the problem, just like in post-Shah Iran.
I think Gloria Allred needs to go to Istanbul right away there may be more Trump women victims there.
I was there four years ago and had no problems. But I won’t return.
Only a fool goes to Istanbul
It’s decadent, wicked and sinful
But it’s better than here, ‘cos they sell their beer,
Like bananas at fourpence a skinful!
-Benny Hill
Ever been in a Turkish prison?
Note to self: Cancel planned Istanbul walking tour while wearing my “mo hamid is a pedarist” t-shirt.
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