Gli Usa sapevano dell’attentato in preparazione? L’11 marzo è comparso sul sito dell’ambasciata Usa ad Ankara un messaggio di avvertimento per i cittadini Usa riferito alla zona Bahcelevler. Gli Usa sapevano dell’attentato in preparazione? L’11 marzo è comparso sul sito dell’ambasciata Usa ad Ankara un messaggio di avvertimento per i cittadini Usa riferito alla zona Bahcelevler. http://turkey.usembassy.gov/mobile/sm-031116.html

L’11 marzo scorso, sul sito dell’ambasciata degli Stati Uniti ad Ankara viene consigliato ai cittadini americani di stare lontani dalla zona del centro della capitale turca che ospita i palazzi del governo: «Abbiamo informazioni riguardanti un possibile attentato che i terroristi starebbero organizzando nell’area di Bahcelievler, per colpire gli edifici del governo», recita il messaggio. Eccolo:

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Report of possible threat to Bahcelievler area

March 11, 2016

Embassy of the United States of America

Ankara, Turkey

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that there is information regarding a potential terrorist plot to attack Turkish government buildings and housing located in the Bahcelievler area of Ankara.  U.S. citizens should avoid this area.

We advise U.S. citizens to review their personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings and local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and follow local authority instructions.

For further information regarding Turkey and travel:

• Review Turkey Country Specific Information.

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

• Contact the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, Kavaklidere, 06100 Ankara, at +90-312-455-5555, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +90-312-455-5555 or, for the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, +90-212-335-9000.

• Contact the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, located at 2 Üçşehitler Sokağı, 34460, Istinye, Sarıyer, at +90-212-335-9000.

• Contact the U.S. Consulate in Adana, located at 212 Girne Bulvari, Güzelevler Mahallesi, Yüreğir, Adana at +90-322-455-4100. 

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