US Embassy Warns of Terror Threat in South Africa's Richest Shopping District
South Africa’s president criticizes US for putting out alert and causing 'panic' without first consulting government
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South Africa’s president criticizes US for putting out alert and causing 'panic' without first consulting government
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised the US for failing to discuss a terror alert issued by the American Embassy with local authorities. The embassy warned on Wednesday that one of South Africa’s wealthiest suburbs may be the target of an attack this weekend, and advised its staff members to avoid crowds of people and other large public gatherings. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a travel warning echoing the US statement.
The US government warned Wednesday of a possible "terrorist" attack during the weekend in the financial hub of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg.
The US government warned on Wednesday of a possible "terrorist" attack during the weekend in the financial hub of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg...
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