U.S. issues terror warning in RI

U.S. issues terror warning in RI

JAKARTA: The U.S. Embassy issued on Friday a fresh warning to
American citizens in Indonesia, saying the risk of terror attacks
over Christmas and New Year was "particularly high".

"The embassy reminds all Americans in Indonesia of the
increased volatility of the security environment during the
holiday season," read a statement posted on the embassy's
website.

Islamic militants bombed a series of churches in Indonesia on
Christmas Eve 2000, killing at least 19 people and injuring
scores of others.

The statement said there was a "particularly high" potential
for attacks on hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers,
housing compounds, transportation systems, places of worship,
schools and outdoor recreational events.

Since the Bali blasts in October 2002, several Western
governments have advised their citizens not to travel to
Indonesia, citing the risk of further attacks. -- AP