Saturday, September 29, 2012

US Warns Americans in Egypt of Terrorist Threat; Says Terrorists Targeting US Female Missionaries

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo issued a terrorist threat warning yesterday for American citizens living in Egypt, the Times of Israel website reports today (September 29, 2012).

The diplomatic mission stated on its website that it has "credible information suggesting terrorist interest in targeting U.S. female missionaries in Egypt."

The embassy urged U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance, taking necessary precautions to maintain their personal security."

Americans in Egypt were also advised to maintain valid travel documents and to regularly monitor the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which lists updated travel warnings and alerts.

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