ANKARA: Turkey on Saturday warned its citizens against “possible Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks” in the US and Europe, while its Western allies warned their citizens in Turkey of possible terrorist attacks. What did
In two separate travel advisories, Turkey’s foreign ministry advised its citizens in the United States and European countries to “act calmly in view of possible xenophobic and racist harassment and attacks” and to “stay away from these areas.” Where protests can intensify.”
The ministry said the recent increase in “anti-Islamic and racist acts” reflected the dangerous dimensions of religious intolerance and hatred in Europe.
Several embassies in Ankara, including those of the US, Germany, France and Italy, issued security alerts to their nationals in Turkey on Friday, citing “possible retaliatory terrorist attacks on places of worship”.
This followed the recent incidents of Quran burning in Europe. Sweden’s foreign ministry on Saturday advised its citizens in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations.
A far-right, anti-immigrant politician burned a Koran during a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm last week, escalating tensions between Turkey and Sweden.