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Warning of Terrorist Attack at UN's Headquarters in Geneva

The possibility of terrorist attack forced the United Nations to increase the security measures at its headquarters in Geneva.

Although UN's officials boosted security due to a threat of terrorist attack, the UNOG actions were not suspended.

The Swiss authorities were those suggesting that the UN's headquarters in Geneva could be targeted by terrorists. The UN representatives were also informed that the attack might take place between October 5 and October 10.

"The Swiss authorities have contacted us to inform of a possible terrorist attack against United Nations premises in Geneva. This attack would take place between 5th of October and the 10th of October. No information has been provided about the possible authors or the means to be used, and no specific target has been mentioned," stated the UN security service.

According to spokesperson Eric Grandjean, the threat was referring to a single UN building. However, he refused to say which of the UN's buildings in Geneva was in danger.