U S closes diplomatic posts in Muslim world amid caution
The State Department announced closures of embassies and consulates in 19 Muslim world locations through week’s end citing caution. Posts in Egypt Jordan Libya Yemen and Kuwait remain closed along with Madagascar Burundi Rwanda and Mauritius. Reopening began in Kabul and Baghdad.
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Security tightens across Muslim world near U S missions
In Yemen Yemen’s capital Sanaa and other cities saw heightened security around U S embassies as Washington closed more than 20 missions following credible al Qaida warnings. Police checkpoints, blast walls and wider protective perimeters were deployed while expats continued daily routines with caution.
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