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State Department: Worldwide Caution - Ocalan Trial and Kurdish Reaction - Public Announcement, May 28, 1999
Worldwide Caution - Ocalan Trial and Kurdish Reaction - Public Announcement
May 28, 1999
The trial of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, who
was captured and returned to Turkey earlier this year, is scheduled to
commence May 31. The length of the trial cannot be predicted. Violent
demonstrations took place throughout Europe and in several other areas
worldwide at the time of his capture and could recur in response to the
judicial proceedings.
U.S. Government personnel and facilities are taking appropriate security
measures. Americans traveling or residing abroad are urged to review
their personal security in light of the above and to contact the nearest
U.S. Embassy or Consulate by telephone or fax for up-to-date information
on security conditions. In addition, U.S. citizens planning to travel
abroad should consult the Department of State's Public Announcements,
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and regional travel
brochures.
This Worldwide Caution - Ocalan Trial and Kurdish Reaction Public
Announcement supplements the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement dated
March 17, 1999, and the Worldwide Caution
Public Announcement regarding Serbia-Montenegro dated April 30, 1999.
This Public Announcement expires August 31, 1999.
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