The US Embassy in Lebanon asked US citizens in Beirut to avoid the Awkar area on Wednesday, October 18, “given the potential for further demonstrations following protests on October 17.”
In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy said it “remains open for business,” adding, “We are prioritizing providing consular services to US citizens in Lebanon.
U.S. citizens in Beirut should avoid the Awkar area on October 18 given the potential for further demonstrations following protests on October 17. The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. We are prioritizing providing consular services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon.…
— U.S. Embassy Beirut (@usembassybeirut) October 18, 2023
