US warns of October security risk in Lebanon
The US embassy in Beirut has warned citizens of a security threat in Lebanon in the first half of October, linking the heightened risk to the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. The embassy said in an Oct. 3 message posted on its website that it was reviewing its own security in light of the concern.
"The US 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," the message said. "The period of highest concern is the first half of October," it added. (Reuters)
