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Turkish flurry of travel instructions to Europe and the US

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Turkish flurry of travel instructions to Europe and the US

Two consecutive travel instructions, both for her countries Europeand also for United States of Americareleased on saturday night Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkeyexpressing concern about the possibility of racist attacks.

It should be noted that this preceded corresponding warning from the Swedish Foreign Ministry Swedes in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations after the recent Burning of the Quran in Stockholm far-right politician last week.

On Saturday morning they issued appropriate warnings Germany, France, Italy and United States of America.

Reaction of the Turkish Foreign Ministry

Originally published”European countries guide“, which is accompanied by the following announcement: “Recently, there has been an increase in anti-Islamic, xenophobic and racist actions in some European countries, as well as propaganda actions against our country by groups associated with a terrorist organization.

These events, reflecting the dangerous scale of religious intolerance and hatred in Europe, clearly show the alarming level to which racist and discriminatory movements in Europe have reached.

Citizens residing in or planning to travel to countries where such actions are taking place should exercise caution, stay away from areas where protests may intensify, remain calm in the face of possible xenophobic and racist harassment and attacks, and contact local law enforcement agencies. as well as keeping a close eye on the local media, and it is especially helpful for the security forces of these countries to keep an eye out for additional warnings and announcements that our ministry, embassies and consulates general may make in countries.”

Follow USA guideaccompanied by the following announcement: “Protests are taking place across the US following the death of a man named Tyr Nichols as a result of police brutality in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

On the other hand, it has been observed that verbal and physical attacks of a racist and xenophobic nature have recently taken place in the United States.

Our citizens residing in or planning to travel to the United States should exercise caution, stay away from areas where protests are concentrated, act calmly in the face of possible xenophobic and racist harassment and attacks, contact local security forces, and closely monitor local media and broadcasters.

It is especially helpful for the US Security Forces, our Department, our Embassy in Washington, and the US Consulates General to keep an eye out for any additional warnings and announcements.

Our citizens residing in the United States or planning to travel to this country, if necessary, can contact the consular call center of our Department, the contact information of which is listed below.


Sweden travel guide

The Swedish Foreign Ministry has warned Swedes in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations following the recent Koran burning in Stockholm by a far-right politician last week.

Last week, Turkey suspended talks with Sweden and Finland over their NATO membership bids after the leader of the far-right Danish Hard Line party made a decision. Rasmus Paludanburn a copy of the Koran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

Paludan’s actions sparked protests in Muslim countries, including Turkey. “Swedes in Turkey are asked to keep abreast of developments and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“Protests are likely to take place outside the embassy in Ankara and the consulate general in Istanbul in the coming days,” the ministry added.

After Paludan’s move, the Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Christerson he said he supported freedom of speech. “But what is legal is not necessarily right. Burning sacred books is a deeply godless act for many,” he tweeted.

Author: newsroom

Source: Kathimerini

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