US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay

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The US Embassy in Colombo said it has received credible information on a potential attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. As a precaution, the Embassy has imposed an immediate travel restriction on its personnel to Arugam Bay until further notice.

U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area during this time. The Embassy encourages individuals to report any suspicious activity or emergencies to local authorities by calling 119.

In its advisory, the Embassy emphasized the importance of vigilance and awareness of surroundings, urging citizens to trust their instincts and exit any situation that feels unsafe.

It also recommended keeping communication devices, such as cell phones, handy and monitoring local media for updates.

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Voter Wednesday, 23 October 2024 09:43 AM

The law enforcement / intelligence agencies should be on to this credible claim as an urgent high priority. With General Elections around the corner certain parties with vested interests probably seeking to discredit the new Govt.

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Sandy Wednesday, 23 October 2024 10:05 AM

Us embassy please inform the cardinal who is going to attack

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Prada Wednesday, 23 October 2024 11:09 AM

Once again USA

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Cardinal Wednesday, 23 October 2024 01:14 PM

It’s the same bloody rascals.

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Gvallasamy Wednesday, 23 October 2024 11:35 AM

Keep close eyes on our Muslim brothers , they like to take responsibility for these kinds of matters.

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Ceylonese Wednesday, 23 October 2024 11:42 AM

USA the biggest terrorist in the world, watch out for US and you will be safe forever.

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Rip Winkle Wednesday, 23 October 2024 12:15 PM

No prizes for those who guess correctly who's working overtime to destabilise the present government.

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Mithila Thursday, 24 October 2024 10:05 AM

You mean USA is trying to destabilize the present government? I thought they supported them from the beginning to form a government.

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Abdul Wednesday, 23 October 2024 03:37 PM

The recent public statement by the US Embassy concerning internal matters of Sri Lanka, issued without prior consultation with Sri Lankan authorities, is inconsistent with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Such actions, without discussion, may be perceived as interference in internal affairs and could set a troubling international precedent. While we respect the need to ensure the safety of foreign citizens, we request that future concerns be communicated through proper diplomatic channels, allowing for appropriate arrangements and avoiding misunderstandings. We trust the Embassy will engage in closer dialogue with Sri Lankan authorities in the future. This is extremely a bad precedent and Ambassador should be ashamed and apologize for this unprecedented behavior. The US has some short of ulterior motives behind this statement.

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