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Subject: Alert: US Embassy Warning - Italy
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Severity: Warning Alert
Security: US Embassy advises citizens to increase vigilance in Italy following terrorist attacks in Paris. Limit exposure to potential soft targets
This alert affects Italy
This alert began 19 Nov 2015 19:03 GMT and is scheduled to expire 21 Nov 2015 23:59 GMT.
Event: US Embassy warning
Date: Nov. 19
Impact: Heightened security
Summary
The US Embassy in Rome issued a security message Nov. 19 advising US citizens in Italy to exercise increased caution in light of the Nov. 13-14 terrorist attacks in Paris, France, which were claimed by Islamic State (IS). The embassy has not issued specific information on any direct threats against US citizens or interests in Italy, but cites that Italian authorities are monitoring potential threats due to the possibility that militant groups could attempt to replicate the Paris attack against targets in the country, including St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and the Duomo and La Scala in Milan (map). Other countries may follow suit with similar warnings.
As in other European countries, areas most at risk of being targeted include major tourist venues, transportation hubs, churches, synagogues, hotels, restaurants, and theaters. Authorities have increased security measures at such sites, including thorough bag searches and a hypervigilant response to suspicious activity. Checkpoints and road closures have been introduced in Rome and Milan.
Following the attacks in Paris, Italy raised its security alert level to 2, the second-highest tier, which increases preventive measures to mitigate the possible threat. It is the highest possible level in the absence of definite information regarding an imminent attack. The country has, in fact, been on heightened alert since an IS-claimed video in February warning that the group would use Libya as a springboard to stage attacks in Italy.
Background and Analysis
Several European countries have temporarily increased their alert levels since the Paris attacks, a move that allows the mobilization of additional personnel and resources to reinforce security where necessary. The US Embassy advisory is essentially a reminder that domestic and international terrorist groups continue to operate transnationally and have demonstrated their ability to harm US citizens and interests in the past. The scale, level of planning and coordination, and the number of victims of the Paris attacks have reinforced concerns over the terrorist threat faced by European countries, especially in the context of the challenges posed by controlling large-scale immigration, and preventing domestic extremists from returning from conflict zones abroad.
The warning reflects increasing caution on the part of the US State Department against the backdrop of renewed IS threats against the US and several European countries, likely in a bid to capitalize on the prevailing climate of public fear following the Paris attacks. According to media sources, the embassy issued the advisory in response to threat information that the FBI shared with Italian counterparts; authorities are apparently searching for a number of suspects. Reportedly, Italian authorities are not underestimating the threat, but are keen not to overstate the risks. The embassy warning also comes in the context of the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy (Dec. 8, 2015-Nov. 20, 2016), which is expected to see hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visiting the Vatican and attending religious events.
Advice
Consider limiting exposure to prominent places of worship, open-air eateries, and other crowded public areas. Confirm all travel plans and transportation availability if visiting Italy. Allow significant extra time to clear security at airports, railway stations, and border crossings due to likely increased screening procedures and processing delays. Carry proper identification and travel documents at all times. Heed the instructions of authorities; remain calm and cooperative if questioned by law enforcement officers. Move about in groups at night, particularly in low traffic or high-crime-rate areas.