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US to close embassy in Syria to public on Thursday

The United States said on Wednesday it will close its embassy in Damascus to the public on Thursday due to security concerns amid rising tensions between the two countries following a US raid on Syria.

 

An embassy spokesman said that Americans in Syria must be aware that "unforeseen events or circumstances may occur that could cause the US Embassy in Damascus to close to the public for an unspecified period of time. The US Embassy in Damascus remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against US citizens," he said. (Reuters)

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 10.29.08, 23:19