Advisory Warning For Lebanon

This is an undated image of American journalists Taylor Luck and Holli Chmela made available by the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/US Embassy)

US Embassy Warns Of Violence Targeting Its Citizens In Lebanon -- Ya Liban

Beirut - The U.S. Embassy issued a travel warning to American citizens living in Lebanon alerting them to possible violent actions around Mid October 2008 that will be targeting Americans

The U.S. Embassy is concerned about the potential for groups or individuals to exploit the end of the holy month of Ramadan to undertake violent actions targeting Americans. U.S. citizens in Lebanon are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

The period of highest concern is the first half of October. In light of this concern, the Embassy is reviewing its own security.

The Embassy strongly urges Americans residing in Lebanon to review their planned movements and to remain vigilant during this time. American citizens should also carefully assess the need to visit popular gathering spots or other public places where large numbers of people are present.

As stated in the current Travel Warning for Lebanon, the Department of State continues to advise that Americans defer travel to Lebanon and that American citizens in Lebanon consider carefully the risks of remaining.

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