“Egypt is Safe” US government
thinks it is safe to go on holiday
to Egypt, by announcing it a
safe country in the Middle East.
a warning to Americans travelling
to Europe of an increased risk of
incidents of terrorism, particularly
over Christmas.
A travel advisory statement
on Monday read:
"Credible information indicates
the Islamic State
of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL the U.S.
gov't acronym for ISIS or Da'esh),
al-Qaeda, and their affiliates continue
to plan terrorist attacks in Europe,
with a focus on the upcoming holiday
season and associated events."
The State Department urged travellers
to avoid large crowds and tourist sites,
and to follow the instructions
of local authorities,
citing previous attacks:
"While extremists have carried out
attacks in Belgium, France, Germany,
and Turkey in the past year, the
Department remains concerned
about the potential for attacks
throughout Europe. If you are
traveling between countries
in Europe, please check the
website of the U.S.
Embassy or consulate in your
destination city for any
recent security messages."
There are a number of warnings
and alerts currently active on the