The U.S. Embassy in Paris has issued a red alert for American citizens living in France following last week’s terrorist attacks in Moscow.
This means travelers visiting France can expect increased security in public areas such as public transport, places of worship, tourist sites, schools, sports venues and other large commercial centres. To do.
He is believed to be one of the perpetrators of last week’s terrorist attack in Moscow, which took place at the U.S. Embassy in Paris and the Crocus City Hall music venue in the background. (Getty Images)
The US embassy warned that terrorists could target tourist destinations with “little or no warning.”
“Visitors to crowded and popular tourist destinations should be especially aware of their surroundings,” the embassy said, urging the public to report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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The warning comes after the French government raised its national security alert system for piracy to the highest level following Friday night’s terrorist attack in Moscow. Russian authorities say “Islamic extremists” killed 139 people at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow.
A large fire is seen above Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia, on Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Dmitry Serebryakov)
Late Monday, Italy followed France in tightening security. The country’s National Security Council met on Monday and decided to beef up security during Holy Week events in the lead-up to Easter this weekend.
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Italy’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that it would step up both surveillance and inspections, paying “close attention to places where people move most intensively and to sensitive targets.” Rome and the Vatican in the days leading up to Easter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
