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Please note the below information, as has been sent to all staff of FAO/IFAD/WFP in Rome, and shared with all other UN organizations present in Italy.
Trieste is not mentioned but also here staff is invited to be vigilant.

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Joint Security Advisory by the Security Teams of the Rome Based Agencies - Strengthened security measures in Italy

In response to the Nice attack, European countries have tightened border controls with France.  Moreover, due to recent threats of terrorism in major European cities, particularly Rome, Italian authorities have strengthened security measures and increased the number of Operational Units for Rapid Intervention to monitor sensitive targets. The alert in Italy remains at level two (the highest level of emergency is level one for attacks in progress) and it allows for immediate action of specialized military forces.

While the UN organizations based in Rome are not a primary sensitive target, UN personnel and their families are advised to:

·         be extremely vigilant when in public places or using public transport

·         be prepared for additional security screening

·         monitor media and factor updated information into official and personal travel plans and activities

·         check local sources to stay informed about local events to avoid crowded places

·         follow UN travel and safety procedures

·         contact respective FAO/WFP/IFAD Security Services to report any specific safety concerns

·         observe your surroundings and report any suspicious item or behaviour to the police (emergency number, 112).

The RBA security teams are working closely with Italian Authorities to monitor the situation and to keep staff informed and updated accordingly.

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Dag Harald Johannessen