Kenya: US embassy issues security alert warning of possible terror attacks

The United States (US) Embassy in Nairobi has issued a security alert, warning its citizens of possible terror attacks. According to the embassy, terrorists may target the locations that are highly frequented by their citizens and other foreigners, including tourists Read More …

U.S. Beirut embassy comes under shooting attack

A gunman fired shots at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday, the Lebanese army said. The army said it fired back and injured the attacker, a Syrian national, who was then taken to hospital for treatment, according to some Read More …

Armenia: Donation of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats Response Equipment to the RA by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency

In the frame of a long-lasting partnership established between the Governments of Armenia and the United States, the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), within the Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Security Cooperation Engagement Program, has donated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Read More …

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – Security Alert

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning. The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political Read More …

U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) deployed to secure the U.S. Embassy in Haiti

U.S. Southern Command – “At the request of the Department of State, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security capabilities at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and conduct relief in Read More …

CARICOM: Emergency summit in Jamaica to address spiraling Haiti crisis

Envoys from key nations were set to meet Monday in Jamaica to address the spiraling instability in Haiti, where gang violence has crippled the impoverished nation’s capital and forced foreign diplomats to evacuate over the weekend. Armed groups, which already Read More …

U.S. Mission Russia: Security Alert

The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds. Monitor Read More …

U.S. Embassy in Uganda: Security Alert

U.S. Embassy, Kampala: “We are following press reports and police statements of an improvised explosive device discovered at a Kampala-area church in the Rubaga division September 3 which police located and defused along with unconfirmed reports of potential additional devices. Read More …