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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The US embassy in Syria has issued a warning to its citizens over an \u201cincreased possibility\u201d of attacks as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe US Department of State cautions US citizens of the increased possibility of attacks during Eid al-Fitr holiday, which could target embassies, international organisations, and Syrian public institutions in Damascus,\u201d a statement posted on the embassy website read.<\/p>\n

\u201cMethods of attack could include… individual attackers, armed gunmen, or the use of explosive devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

It however did not elaborate on specific threats or who may be behind them.<\/p>\n

The statement added that Washington has advised its citizens not to travel to Syria \u201cdue to the significant risks of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage-taking, armed conflict, and unjust detention.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting month, is expected to begin in the coming days.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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