This is kind of funny actually if you understand what has been happening in Turkey the last few months.
Turkish government issues US travel advisory after anti-Trump protests
Story highlights
- Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of several US cities
- The Turkish government said "racists and xenophobic incidents increased in USA"
Washington (CNN)The
Turkish government warned Turkish citizens in the United States or
considering traveling to the US to "be careful due to protests"
following the election of Donald Trump.
Thousands
of protesters have taken to the streets of several US cities following
Trump's election, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Los
Angeles, Seattle, Oakland and Portland. Most demonstrations have been
peaceful but some led to arrests and incidents of violence.
The advisory did not specifically mention Trump but said the unrest began after Tuesday's elections.
"Sometimes
the protests turn violent and criminal while protesters (are) detained
by security forces," the ministry of foreign affairs said Saturday,
adding that "racists and xenophobic incidents increased in USA."
"Considering
the risks, we advise our citizens living and traveling to US to follow
local media, to follow the warning of our embassy in Washington and
American security forces, to stay away from protests, to increase their
security in work space and to apply to local security when there is a
racist or xenophobic attack while keeping calm," the statement added.
The
President-elect initially dismissed the protestors on Twitter, calling
them "professionals" incited by the media. He eventually called the
demonstrators a "small group" with passion for America.
"We will all come together and be proud," Trump wrote.
The
US State Department issued a travel warning for US citizens going to
Turkey late last month, citing increased threats from terrorist groups.
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