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Subject: US Embassy Turkey issues security alert warning of retaliation for Quran burning

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US Embassy Turkey issues security alert warning recent Quran-burning incidents in Europe could lead to terror attacks on places of worship in Turkey. See email.

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Security Alert: U.S. Mission Turkey

January 27, 2022

Location: Turkey

Event: In the wake of recent Quran-burning incidents in Europe, the U.S. government cautions its citizens of possible retaliatory attacks by terrorists against places of worship in Turkey. Terrorists could attack with little or no warning, targeting places of worship or places Westerners frequent.

Actions to take:

Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.
Avoid crowds.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Turkey)

1480 Sok No:1

Cukurambar Mah

Cankaya, Ankara 06530

Tel: +90-312-455-5555

Ankara-ACS@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75

İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey

+90-212-335-9000

ACS_Istanbul@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Istanbul/

U.S. Consulate Adana

Girne Bulvari No:212 Guzelevler Mah.

Yuregir, Adana – Turkey

Tel: +90-322-455-4100

CA-Adana@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/

U.S. Consular Agency Izmir

izmir@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs

1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444

Turkey’s Country Page

Turkey’s Travel Advisory

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View the Original:

https://tr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-mission-turkiye/

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Subject: US Embassy Turkey issues security alert warning of retaliation for Quran burning