China News Service, Washington, January 27 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The US Department of Homeland Security issued a security announcement on the 27th, stating that the current security threats against all parts of the United States are increasing, and ideologically motivated riots and violence may occur in the coming weeks.
This security bulletin was issued through the Ministry’s "National Anti-Terrorism Information System", with a warning level of "The United States faces a credible terrorist threat" and is valid until April 30, 2021.
The Washington Post pointed out that the announcement was a lower-level warning designed to alert the public to general risks.
However, the security reminders issued by the system are usually aimed at security threats from foreign governments or militant organizations. In recent years, there has not been a warning about domestic extremists.
The U.S. Department of Land Security stated that although it has not received specific information about possible incidents, it is still worried that individuals will continue to incite riots and riots based on their dissatisfaction with the transfer of power between the U.S. government and the president and ideological differences caused by false information Violence.
This announcement specifically reminds us to be vigilant against the threat of "domestic violent extremists": their target is people who disagree with them.
The announcement stated that these extremists were stimulated by a series of issues such as the epidemic prevention order, the results of the 2020 US general election, and the use of force by the police, and they may plan and launch attacks on government facilities.
The announcement stated that the long-standing racial and ethnic tensions in the United States, including anti-immigration tendencies, may lead to extreme domestic violence.
The announcement also specifically pointed out that the above-mentioned stimulus factors will make the United States continue to threaten violent extreme events in early 2021.
The violent attack on Congress on January 6 this year may make attacks on US officials and government facilities even bolder.
The announcement stated that misleading information and conspiracy theories about the new crown epidemic have contributed to the behavior of extremists.
In 2020, the threat of violence against critical infrastructure such as electricity, communications, and healthcare has increased.
The U.S. Department of Land Security calls on federal agencies and law enforcement agencies to continue to take precautionary measures to protect the lives and infrastructure of the American people.
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