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Suzie's Blogs ...Traveling & Living Abroad Hints & Tips |
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The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Lebanon and recommends that Americans exercise caution while traveling there. During Lebanon’s civil conflict from 1975 to 1990, Americans were the targets of numerous terrorist attacks in Lebanon. While there have been very few such incidents in recent years, the perpetrators of these attacks are still present in Lebanon and retain the ability to act. The U.S. government considers the potential threat to U.S. personnel sufficiently serious to require that U.S. citizen employees of the American Embassy live and work under a strict security regime. Hizballah, an anti-West and anti-Israel terrorist organization that was formed in Lebanon, has not been disarmed, and it maintains a presence in several areas of the country, including training camps in the Biqaa’ Valley. There are thousands of Syrian troops in the country. Palestinian groups hostile to both the Lebanese government and the U.S. operate largely autonomously inside refugee camps in different areas of the country. Visitors should also be aware that the U.S. Embassy in Beirut operates under tight security conditions, which limit the Embassy’s ability to assist Americans. Have a safe trip. Suzie Suzie's Informational Blogs More Travel Reading? Great Exploring and Wonderful Relaxation Posted: Thursday 21st April 2005, 12:25 AM |