US Issues Terrorism Warning For Winter Olympics
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-01-11/us-issues-terrorism-warning-winter-
olympics
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 01/11/2014 11:47 -0500
Following the suicide bombings and the discovery of numerous explosive
devices near Sochi - the site of the Winter Olympics - the US state
department warned Americans of the potential for terrorism. As Reuters
reports, in a 'travel warning' that the Olympics presented "an attractive
target for terrorists," the department urged Americans to be vigilant about
personal security at the Games, and flagged the possibility of petty crime,
inadequate medical care and hotel shortages. Somewhat oddly, the state
department also used the warning to highlight the fact that a Russian law,
much criticized by rights groups,
that would make it a crime to publicly promote the equality of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Via Reuters,
...
In a "travel warning," the department urged Americans to be vigilant
about personal security at the February 7 to March 14 Olympic Games, and
flagged the possibility of petty crime, inadequate medical care and hotel
shortages.
...
"Large-scale public events such as the Olympics present an attractive
target for terrorists," the State Department wrote in the travel warning,
saying that Russian authorities have said they are taking appropriate
security measures.
However, the department noted what it described as "acts of terrorism"
in Russia during the final three months of last year, including three
suicide bombings that targeted public transportation in city of Volgograd,
600 miles from Sochi.
"There is no indication of a specific threat to U.S. institutions or
citizens, but U.S. citizens should be aware of their personal surroundings
and follow good security practices," it said.
The warning also highlighted the danger of petty crime and the
possibility that political demonstrations - which the Olympic charter bars
at the site of the Games, but which Russian authorities say may take place
seven miles from Sochi in the village of Khost - could unexpectedly turn
violent.
In addition to the threat of terrorism, the US state department saw fit to
remind travelers of Russia's anti-gay actions...
It also highlighted a Russian law, much criticized by rights groups,
that would make it a crime to publicly promote the equality of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender people.
It also noted that Russia's State Duma lower house of parliament passed
a law in June banning the "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" to
minors which, in the U.S. government's view, applies to Russian citizens and
foreigners.
"Russian citizens found guilty of violating the law could face a fine of
up to 100,000 rubles ($3,100). Foreign citizens face similar fines, up to 14
days in jail, and deportation," it said.
We are sure Putin will be cock-a-hoop at this release after spending more
than China did on the Summer Olympics to highlight his nation's appeal...
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