CAMEROON RISKY DESTINATION FOR USA TRAVELERS - STATE DEPARTMENT

The US State Department is warning its compatriots about the risk they may be exposed to if they travel to Cameroon.

 “U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the north regions because of the general threat of violent crime, terrorism and the targeting of Westerners for kidnappings and murder,” the state department said.

The Department based its argument on 14 suicide bombings Boko Haram militants have carried out since July 2015.  It said was concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks overseas and increased likelihood of reprisal attacks against U.S., Western and coalition partner interests throughout the world, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Barack Obama:US President

TRAVEL ALERT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2016

In an earlier travel alert from the State Department, the US said it was conscious, groups like the ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram among others were prepared to use any means to cause pain to the USA.

“These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. There is a continuing threat from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis,” partly read the statement which cited examples of attacks in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Mali.

Boko Haram Militants

The Travel Alert that expires on February 24, 2016 cautions US citizens to “exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation.  Be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowed places.  Exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at holiday festivals or events.  U.S. citizens should monitor media and local information sources and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities,” the statement read.

The US state department said while governments battle to nib in the board terror threats and attacks its citizens; they should be prepared for additional security screening and unexpected disruptions.