U.S. State Dept. issues Sochi Olympics travel alert

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By Bill Gertz, The Ring, The Washington Times

U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies monitoring security at the Sochi Olympics say the southern Russian city faces a high risk of an Islamist terrorism attack. One message from a security analyst to those considering attending the Winter Games: Don’t go. ….

The bomb attacks in Volgograd on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 , have led to warnings of a terror attack at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. / Denis Tyrin / AP
The bomb attacks in Volgograd on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 , have led to warnings of a terror attack at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. / Denis Tyrin / AP

The State Department issued a travel alert Friday warning Americans attending the games to “remain attentive” to threats.

“In July 2013, Doku Umarov, the head of the Caucasus Emirate released a video message rescinding prior directions not to attack civilians and calling for attacks on the Winter Olympics in Sochi,” the notice states. …

Americans who do attend are advised to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, which allows the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to better assist travelers in emergencies. Enrollment can be conducted free online at step.state.gov/step/.

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