July 09, 2016
The Bahamas//Contributed photo
The Bahamas has warned its citizens about visiting America due to police-involved shootings of young black men.
The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is urging its citizens visiting the United States to take caution because of "recent tensions in some American cities over shootings of young black males by police officers."
The island country has issued a travel warning. The Bahamas celebrate their independance over this weekend and many citizens travel abroad, especially to the states, the advisory noted.
"We wish to advise all Bahamians traveling to the US but especially to the affected cities to exercise appropriate caution generally," said the advisory.
"In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interactions with the police. Do not be confrontational and cooperate," reads the advisory.
It concludes: "If there is any issue please allow consular offices for The Bahamas to deal with the issues. Do not get involved in political or other demonstrations under any circumstances and avoid crowds."
"Pay attention to the public notices and news announcements in the city that you are visiting.
Be safe, enjoy the holiday weekend and be sensible."
The U.S. Department of State has declined comment on the warning.
