Fourteen countries have issued security warnings to their citizens thinking of traveling to Turkey concerning the increased risk of terrorism in the country following Saturday’s deadly bomb blasts outside Ankara.
The countries that have issued travel warnings for Turkey are France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, the Netherlands and Iran.
Twin explosions hit a rally held by pro-Kurdish and leftist activists near the main train station in Ankara on Saturday, killing at least 97 people and wounding more than 500.
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated its travel advice section for Turkey on Sunday following the attacks. “We recommend staying away from central Ankara and restricting any movements around the city. You should avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings in Turkey and remain extra vigilant. You should follow any instructions given by local authorities,” the updated travel warning read.
The Foreign Ministry of Germany also warned its citizens to stay away from central locations in Ankara.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but reports suggest the bombings were perpetrated by two suicide bombers. The second bomb went off three seconds after the first explosion, Interior Minister Selami Altınok said at a press conference on Saturday.