Visit Europe advised towards by terrorist warning

A recent terror alert and travel caution was issued on Sunday, Oct. 3 by the American govt. Americans citizens traveling to Europe are warned to be cautious of possible terror threats. Other countries have given comparable advisories. The United Kingdom and also the Japanese government have issued similar cautions. The events behind the terror alert warnings took place in Germany. Nevertheless, there’s a lot of skepticism from the German govt.

Japan terrorist alert following U.S. warning is given

The government in Japan issued a terror alert. This was issued to all citizens abroad and going abroad at the time. The notice is a caution to any Japanese nationals traveling to Europe. the warning suggests caution in public. This is for everyone going abroad for holiday or even for business. The Christian Science Monitor explains the alert suggests caution in public transportation and when in popular tourist locations. The U.S. State Department gave a comparable caution before the Japan terrorist alert was given. After Washington made an announcement, the A.U.K. terror alert was also issued. The C.I.A.is who everybody wants to hear from. There hasn’t been anything yet.

A danger coming from Germany

Cable News Network explains the arrest of a German citizen is where the Al Qaeda plot for terrorism in Europe was first heard of. In 2009, Ahmed Sidiqi left Pakistan with 10 others. That was when a jihadist group recruited them. Sidiqi was captured as they fought coalition forces in Afghanistan. Sidiqi had converted to Sunni from Shia, and started attending the Taiba mosque in Hamburg. That’s where the group recruited. The Taiba mosque is known for being the mosque attended by Mohammed Atta, who was the leader among the men involved within the 9/11 attacks.

Threat level

It sounds like the threat is significant considering the warnings from three governments. You will find really skeptical Germans in the German intelligence services. The German government has said it is completely safe to go to some places. Two of these places are Stuttgart and Hamburg.

Articles cited

CNN

cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/10/04/europe.terror.plot/index.html?hpt=T2

CS Monitor

csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2010/1004/Japan-issues-Europe-travel-alert-joining-US