An official U.S. Department of Homeland Security early Monday told CNN: "we certainly anticipate threats of retaliation - this is an organization that has declared war on the United States more than ten years ago.". Al-Qaeda threats are not a new phenomenon. ?
Diplomatic facilities in the world were on high alert and a global warning has been issued for Americans travelling abroad.
The warning reads:
"Given the uncertainty and instability of the current situation, American citizens in areas where recent events could cause of anti-American violence are urged to limit their movements outside their homes and hotels and avoid massive rallies and demonstrations." U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. ?
Embassies in Islamabad, Pakistan U.S. (capital bin Laden was close at the time of his death), as well as consulates in Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar were closed Monday regularly. The United States Islamabad Embassy issued a statement on its website warning citizens ""of the possibility of violent protests and demonstrations in major cities of Pakistan,"especially close to the Embassy or consulates, or in areas were Westerners are appear to be congregating."
Sunday, Obama President issued the notice to American citizens, "there is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us." "We must and we will remain vigilant and abroad". At this time, there is no credible or imminent threat of the Reuters news agency reports.
Similar alerts were issued for the British and Australian citizens particularly those of the Indonesia, the countries of the world most populous Muslim, site reports Australian news.com.
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