The
United States Department of State has
issued a warning to all Americans who are traveling abroad – be cautious.
The
warning is because of rising tensions in many parts of the world and anti-American
sentiment.
This is
unusual because even though warnings are usually for specific areas or regions
and not worldwide, there is a heightened sense of security.
There are
currently wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as terrorist attacks in the Middle East and
protests on college campuses in the U.S. That’s not to mention issues
in such
places as Haiti and elsewhere.
The alert
also mentions potential violence against the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Month begins
shortly, on June 1. There are numerous related parades and events set to take
place so the State Department is urging vigilance. The department is concerned that foreign
terrorist organizations will try to disrupt events.
It is also asking travelers to enroll in STEP,
the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, to receive real-time information and
alerts.
“We are aware of the increased potential for
foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and
events and advise U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution,” the
warning reads.
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