US Concerns Over Terrorism on 9/11 20th Anniversary Exploiting COVID-19

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The U.S. government has issued a warning about the possibility of terrorism ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Concerns are growing amid the U.S. military withdrawal aimed at ending the Afghanistan war, which began in response to the 9/11 attacks.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated on the 13th (local time) that the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks could motivate foreign terrorist organizations to carry out attacks.

The U.S. government also expressed concerns that terrorist organizations might exploit the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

The DHS said, "Extremists may view the potential readjustment of U.S. public health restrictions as a justification for carrying out attacks and may attempt to exploit the emergence of COVID-19 variants."

It also stated, "Religiously significant days and the reopening of institutions such as schools over the coming months could also provide increased opportunities for violence."

However, it added, "At present, no immediate and credible threats have been identified."

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