Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions

[marmar]

The Bahamas has issued a rare travel advisory for its citizens visiting the US, recommending particular care for young men in cities affected by tensions over recent police shootings.

The advisory warns citizens to not get involved in protests and avoid crowds.

It comes after two black men were shot dead by police in Minnesota and Louisiana, and five officers were killed at a protest in Dallas.

Some 90% of the Bahamas population is black, according to the CIA.

The advisory comes as the country, a former British colony, celebrates its Independence Day holiday, on 10 July, a time when many locals travel abroad, including to the US. ................(more)

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36755182

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. THAT is the way to tackle the gun issue.

More countries should do this, esp. India, since 3 Indians were shot,. this spring, plus someone murdered a Sikh man's horse the other day.