Warning of the danger of a terrorist attack in turkey issued by the German Embassy in Ankara, and linked to the incidents in SwedenNetherlands, Denmark which has been described as “anti-Islam”.
According to a statement by the German embassy, after burning the Qur’an, there is a great danger A terrorist attack in Turkey.
This is why he recommends that German citizens be especially careful and avoid visiting churches.
It should be noted that the same warning is issued after another by the Western Embassy in Ankara.
So far, Germany, the United States and France have done so, and other countries may follow suit.
“You might get arrested.”
At the same time, the German Embassy in Ankara, through its Twitter post, which refers to another particularly important announcement, warns its citizens who are in Turkey that they may be arrested … for a trivial reason.
“An important note for the Germans in Turkey”https://t.co/OrLXyieFmR pic.twitter.com/gkC9IJV1GV
– GermanyBE (GermanyBE) January 27, 2023
Specifically, as usually stated:
“There are still cases where German citizens are arbitrarily detained, prevented from leaving the country or denied entry to Turkey.
“Even people who were able to enter and leave the country without problems in the past may be arrested during a new stay, due to charges of crimes that occurred a long time ago or with new charges.
» In many cases, the prosecution procedures are based on the suspicion of propaganda, support or participation in an organization designated as terrorist, for example the PKK or the Gulen movement (the latter is designated as a terrorist organization in Turkey).
“Turkish law enforcement authorities appear to be maintaining extensive lists of people residing in Germany who may be targeted for prosecution, even without sufficient preliminary investigations.
“stay away!”
With this announcement, the German Embassy instructed German citizens to:
“Keep away from political events, rallies, and large gatherings in general.
»Be aware that opinions expressed and actions taken in Germany, such as collecting signatures on Kurdish issues, may be seen as critical of the government of Turkey and thus lead to criminal consequences there.
The same goes for statements critical of the government on social media, as well as simply sharing or ‘liking’ someone else’s post.
Non-public comments can also be sent to Turkish law enforcement agencies via an anonymous complaint.
“Please note that even consular assistance from the relevant German mission abroad may not be sufficient in many cases to protect you from criminal prosecution, which can be significant.”
US embassy warning
and the Embassy of the United States of America In Turkey, he warns citizens of possible retaliation by terrorists, due to the recent incidents of Quran burning.
The ad also read: “In the wake of recent incidents of Quran burning in Europe, the US government is warning its citizens of reprisal terrorist attacks against houses of worship in Turkey.
“Terrorists can strike with or without warning, targeting places of worship or places frequented by Westerners.”
Instructions for US Citizens
- Be vigilant in places frequented by Westerners.
- Avoid crowds.
- Keep out of the spotlight.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Watch local media for updates.
- Check our website for the latest alerts and messages for US citizens.
Establishment of the French Embassy in Ankara
The French Embassy in Ankara cites the recommendation of the US Embassy in Turkey to warn French citizens to be “extremely vigilant” because of the risk of a terrorist attack, especially in places frequented by foreigners.
– La France à Istanbul – Consulate General of France in Ist (FranceaIstanbul) January 27, 2023
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