The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert to U.S. citizens regarding the continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August. This travel alert expires on Aug. 31.
For more information, see www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=14325.