They reinforced surveillance and control in the surroundings of the Holy See. There is alert after the attack carried out by the Islamic State in Moscow.
In the midst of the celebrations for Easterhe Vatican reinforced security measures for a potential terrorist attack. The decision comes after the attack carried out by Islamic State at Crocus City Hall Moscow which left 133 dead last Friday, March 22.
On Holy Thursday they began with surveillance and control measures throughout Rome and increased security at airports, stations and around the city. This measure was adopted even more strongly in the Holy See, from where they have not canceled any of the activities that will be carried out by the Pope Francisco.
The Vatican reinforces security for Holy Week
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As reported by journalist Gabriel Michi in the program Of Oneby C5N“a security reinforcement that is taking place throughout Italy, particularly in Rome and specifically in the Vatican. Surveillance measures were intensified throughout the country because there is a possible attack alert after what happened in Moscow last Friday.
Regarding the activities for Holy Week, Michi assured that “Nothing has been suspended yet, but they are analyzing it“. In that sense, he explained that it may happen that in the next few hours some of the religious celebrations “change or are suspended taking into account this security risk.”
In addition, Italian authorities indicated that one of the security measures that are being carried out are the closures of busy streets to avoid mass gatherings of people. Also, they will protect security in sensitive sites around the Vatican.
In France they asked to cancel the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
For the same reason that the Vatican decided to strengthen its security, the French intelligence services recommended cancel the opening ceremony of the Olympic Gameswhere all participating delegations and political representatives from around the world will attend.
He french defense minister He referred to the alarming situation and explained: “Several foreign nations are going to reinforce us in some critical areassuch as dog handling capabilities, where the needs are enormous during the Olympic Games.”
Source: Ambito
