Security enhanced around US representations in Turkey

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   ANKARA, Aug 21 (AFP) - Police have enhanced security around US  
diplomatic representations in Turkey after Thursday's US missile 
raids against alleged terrorist sites in Afghanistan and Sudan, a US 
official here said Friday. 
   "Our embassy contacted the Turkish foreign ministry last night,  
asking for enhanced security measures around US representations. Our 
request has been met," aUS embassy official told AFP. 
   "But this is part of global security measures and we are not  
aware of any specific threats against US interests in Turkey," the 
official added. 
   The Turkish foreign ministry Friday voiced support for the US  
raids, saying that Ankara shares Washington's determination not to 
let any country allow terrorists to use its territory. 
   US forces on Thursday fired several Cruise missiles into  
Afghanistan and Sudan in retaliation for bomb attacks two weeks ago 
against two US embassies in eastern Africa, killing more than 200 
people and injuring thousands. 
   US President Bill Clinton said after the missile attacks that  
there was compelling evidence the two countries had a role in the 
bombings. 
  	   	

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