The United States State Department has issued worldwide travel alert to its citizens, warning them of a possible terror attack in the month of August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
"The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula," a statement from the State Department said.
"Current information suggests that Al-Qaeda and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2013," added the statement.
The department also listed 21 U.S. embassies and consulates that will be remained closed on Sunday owing to security reasons. U.S. embassies in Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen will be closed, while the consulates that will be shut are Arbi, Dhahran, Jeddah and Dubai.
Read more: Terror Threat: US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert; Overseas Embassies to be Closed over Security Fears
"The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula," a statement from the State Department said.
"Current information suggests that Al-Qaeda and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2013," added the statement.
The department also listed 21 U.S. embassies and consulates that will be remained closed on Sunday owing to security reasons. U.S. embassies in Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen will be closed, while the consulates that will be shut are Arbi, Dhahran, Jeddah and Dubai.
Read more: Terror Threat: US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert; Overseas Embassies to be Closed over Security Fears
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