FOX News: US Embassy warns Americans of potential terror attacks in South Africa
The U.S. is warning its citizens of possible terror attacks by Islamic militants on American buildings or shopping malls in South Africa, despite assurances from the South African government that the country is safe.
The warning – which came Saturday on the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – is the second such warning in less than a year from the embassy, Reuters reports.
The embassy says shopping areas and malls in Johannesburg and Cape Town were the main targets in suspected planned attacks. South Africa has a significant expatriate and tourist population, but has rarely been linked to Islamic terrorism, Reuters reports.
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More News On Recent Terror Alerts Issued For South Africa
U.S. Embassy in South Africa warns of 'near-term' attacks -- CNN
Britain warns of possible terrorist attacks in South Africa -- Reuters
Australia warns citizens in South Africa after US terror alert -- Times Live
South Africa denies 'imminent' ISIL attack on country -- Al Jazeera
South Africa rejects UK warning of terrorist attack -- The Guardian
South Africa urges citizens not to panic following U.S. terror warning -- CNN
Terror attacks in SA feasible: analysts -- IoL
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