Mr. Milton 18 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Event: The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consulate General, as well as potentially other locations in Turkey. U.S. citizens are advised to exercise heightened caution in locations where Americans or foreigners may gather, including large office buildings or shopping malls. All American Citizen and visa services at U.S. Mission in Turkey’s facilities (including U.S. Embassy-Ankara, U.S. Consulate General-Istanbul, U.S. Consulate-Adana, and the U.S. Consular Agency-Izmir) will be temporarily suspended. Individuals with scheduled appointments will be notified by email with instructions on how to reschedule their appointments. Actions to Take: · Exercise caution and remain vigilant. · Avoid crowds. · Keep a low profile. · Be aware of your surroundings. · Stay alert in locations frequented by foreigners. · Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: · U.S. Embassy, Ankara +90-312-455-5555 https://tr.usembassy.gov/ · U.S. Consulate General, Istanbul +90-212-335-9000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/istanbul/ · U.S. Consulate, Adana +90-322-455-4100 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 Travel Advisory · Turkey’s Country Page · Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts · Follow the Department of State on Twitter and Facebook · Mission Turkey’s website and social media accounts: Embassy Ankara: Twitter and Facebook Consulate General Istanbul: Twitter and Facebook Consulate Adana: Facebook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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