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Anti-Americanism, October 12, 2000 – The U.S. Department of State
is extremely concerned about the possibility for violent actions against
United States citizens and interests throughout the world.
Several U.S. Embassies, including Damascus and Brussels, have recently been the target of violent anti-American demonstrations. On October 12, 2000, several American citizens were killed, and many more were injured in an incident involving a U.S. Navy ship in port in Aden, Yemen in what may have been a terrorist attack. In addition, anti-American demonstrations continue to take place in countries throughout the world in response to tensions and violence in the Middle East. Some of these demonstrations have become violent and difficult for local authorities to control.
Americans are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness to reduce their vulnerability. Americans should maintain a low profile, vary routes and times for all required travel, and treat mail from unfamiliar sources with suspicion. As always, American citizens traveling abroad should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate by telephone or fax for up-to-date information on security conditions.
U.S. Government personnel overseas have been advised to take the same precautions. In addition, U.S. Government facilities have and will continue to temporarily close or suspend public services as necessary to ensure the safety of its personnel.
Always available online at http://travel.state.gov are the current Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and regional travel brochures posted by the U.S. State Department. American citizens in need of emergency assistance should telephone the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate before proceeding to that location. U.S. travelers may hear recorded information by calling the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. at 202-647-5225 from their touchtone telephone, or receive information by automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from their fax machine.
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