PARIS, 13 October — The American Embassy here has issued the following two alerts, warning US citizens around the world that they may be subject to possible terrorist attacks during the coming days.
According to the first announcement — a Worldwide Caution Public Announcement which supersedes one issued last Sept. 9 — communicated to US citizens around the world, says: “In light of the recent audio tape attributed to Osama Bin Laden and other reports of threats to American interests, this worldwide caution is being issued to alert Americans to the need to remain vigilant and to remind them of the continuing threat of terrorist actions that may target civilians.”
In the alert, the US State Department spokesman states: “The US government continues to receive credible indications that extremist groups and individuals are planning additional terrorist actions against US interests. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide operations. Because security and security awareness have been elevated within the US, the terrorists may target US interests overseas. We remind American citizens to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and to exercise caution. “
According to the second announcement issued by the US Embassy here, it makes light of excerpts of a recent press release of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in which the FBI warns that “recent statements, apparently by Al-Qaeda leaders, threaten attacks against US economic interests.”.
Furthermore, reads the announcement, “the content of the statements (by Bin Laden and his lieutenants) and the context surrounding these threats reinforces our view that they may signal an attack.
