Family members of US consulate employees in Istanbul have been told to leave Turkey by the US State Department due to increased threats against US citizens: "The Department of State made this decision based on security information indicating extremist groups are continuing aggressive efforts to attack US citizens in areas of Istanbul where they reside or frequent," said the statement. The State Department notes that “international and indigenous terrorist organizations” in Turkey over recent years have targeted foreigners at major events, tourist sites, or restaurants, warning Americans that such threat still exists. The recall has been met with criticism in Turkey. Tensions have significantly risen in Turkey's southeast recently due to renewed conflict with the local Kurdish population. Hello, !
Family members of US consulate employees in Istanbul have been told to leave Turkey by the US State Department due to increased threats against US citizens: "The Department of State made this decision based on security information indicating extremist groups are continuing aggressive efforts to attack US citizens in areas of Istanbul where they reside or frequent," said the statement. The recall has been met with criticism in Turkey. Tensions have significantly risen in Turkey's southeast recently due to renewed conflict with the local Kurdish population. Hello, !