US Dept of State alerts to evolving security concerns in Turkey

U.S. Department of State released on March 19, 2010 the Travel Alert, warning against evolving security concerns in Turkey.

“U.S. Department of State reminds U.S. citizens of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests.

“U.S. citizens in Turkey should be particularly vigilant in light of the ongoing "Get Out America, This is Our Country" campaign and upcoming significant anniversaries associated with the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C), a designated terrorist organization.

“Actions against American and/or Turkish-American cultural and business establishments in Turkey are possible. We remind U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness,” said in the alert.