U.S. Embassy Closings in Africa

Publisher:: Voice of America
Publication Date:: 5 August 2013
Tags:: East Africa, North Africa, United States, Canada and Africa, Conflict, Peace and Security, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution

The United States has reopened several of its diplomatic missions in North Africa and the Middle East. However, 19 embassies and consulates in the region remain closed due to security concerns. For more insight on the embassy security concerns and closings VOA's Carla Babb joins VOA's Vincent Makori live from the U.S. State Department.

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