If you are going on a trip abroad, pride There will be festivals next month, so it's important to take safety measures. On Friday, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for citizens planning to attend Pride Month celebrations abroad due to potential threats, including terrorist attacks and other acts of violence targeting Americans. He warned them to be even more cautious.
“The State Department recognizes the increasing potential for violence inspired by foreign terrorist organizations against LGBTQI+ people and events,” the department said.
A department spokesperson did not say whether the advisory was based on a specific event or threat, but added, “The U.S. State Department has no higher priorities than the safety and security of American citizens abroad.” he emphasized. We take seriously our commitment to providing clear, timely and reliable information about countries around the world to help Americans make informed travel decisions. ”
Additionally, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued similar warnings earlier this month, suggesting that foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride festivities in the United States.
“FTO’s efforts to stage or incite violence against holiday celebrations, including Pride celebrations and LGBTQIA+-related venues, are exacerbated by current heightened threats in the United States and other Western countries. ,” the authorities said. “The FTO and its supporters have previously promoted anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and targeted LGBTQIA+ events and venues.”
Authorities also noted that this year marks the eighth anniversary of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. They highlighted that “following the Pulse shooting, pro-ISIS messages hailed the attack as one of the highest-profile attacks in the West, and FTO supporters also praised it.”
