After the continuation of terrorist attacks in Jordan, the U.S. Department of State has issued a warning to all American citizens planning to travel to Jordan in the coming weeks. Deadly terrorist attacks have been plaguing the country and are starting to become unsafe for travelers.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) was the terrorist group responsible for the recent attack on December 18 which left several officers, local civilians and one Canadian tourist dead. The deadly encounter lasted several hours in the Karak castle, a famous tourist destination.
Because of this, the US issued a press warning, and certain areas in Jordan, most especially the country border between Syria and Iraq, must be avoided at all costs, to prevent an unfortunate encounter with the terrorists.
Travelers and locals as well are reminded to be wary of their surroundings, and places like malls, hotels, or other densely populated areas are warned to be a "soft target" for terrorists, therefore constant vigilance must always be ensured.
Apparently, terrorists are still plotting series of attacks in the state. Also, a travel warning was issued to Egypt, because of similar attacks that happened there.
According to their statement, The U.S. Department of State said: "Travelers to Jordan should avoid the country's border with Syria and Iraq given the continued threat of cross-border attacks. All U.S. government personnel on official travel must receive prior permission to visit any area within 10 km from the Jordan-Syria border, which includes the town of Ramtha.
"The 10 km area does not include the tourist site of Umm Qais or the city of Irbid. U.S. government personnel must also have permission for official travel on Highway 10 east of the town of Ruwayshid toward the Iraq border. U.S. government employees on personal travel are not permitted to visit the border areas or refugee camps, and the embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid both."
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