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| US Urges Travelers to Algeria to Be Careful |
| 2003-04-10 |
| The State Department is urging Americans to avoid travel to the Sahara Desert areas of southeastern Algeria where more than 25 European tourists have disappeared since February. A State Department travel warning issued late Wednesday also recommends that U.S. citizens evaluate carefully their security and safety before traveling to Algeria. Take the hint, people "Random terrorist attacks still occur in rural and remote areas, on public transportation outside the major cities, and in some parts of the country at night," the statement said. "In the past year, the greater Algiers area has seen sporadic terrorist attacks, including drive-by shootings of police and small explosive devices placed in or near markets and bus stops." "If you feel you must travel to Algeria, ensure your affairs are in order and leave contact numbers for your next of kin." |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #2 BTW Arab media: Why the hell don't you care about the 100,000 Algerians slaughtered since 1992? Go to anp.org (sorry no link), the Algerian Free Officers Movement website, to get the story. |
| Posted by: Michael 2003-04-10 10:54:22 |
| #1 What a surprise! Chirac was just there and said this would be a great place to bring your family. He wanted to renew the friendship of such an important ally? Is this guy for real; Chirac has lost it? |
| Posted by: George 2003-04-10 10:20:22 |