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US recommends its citizens depart Libya 'immediately'
AFP (Agence France-Presse) ^ | May 27 | Staff

Posted on 05/27/2014 4:38:25 PM PDT by PghBaldy

Washington (AFP) - The US State Department recommended Americans in Libya "depart immediately," in its latest travel warning on Tuesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: arabspring; benghazi; bhoafrica; hillary; hillaryclinton; libya; libyacrisis; obamasfault; oup; statedept; travelwarning; tripoli; whatdifferencedoesit
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To: A Navy Vet

A group of soldiers serving in Iraq fire back at John Kerry’s perceived slam on U.S. troops by holding up a banner reading “Halp us Jon Carry - We R stuck hear n Irak.”

When Kerry ran in 04 he made an assinine remark about the importance of education or else you could wind up in Iraq. Suggestion being that our troops are dumb and uneducated.


81 posted on 05/28/2014 3:31:52 PM PDT by Col Frank Slade
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To: Col Frank Slade

You can’t beat military humor.

“I have that memory which is seared, seared in me,” of that picture of the soldiers with the sign mocking Kerry’s idiotic characterization. I often wonder whether they got in trouble for that.


82 posted on 05/29/2014 3:48:49 AM PDT by VMI70
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To: dfwgator

She did such a great job they want her as POTUS! Like I said: Electing her as POTUS would be like nuking the Titanic as it’s sinking lol


83 posted on 05/29/2014 7:12:27 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Hitlery: Incarnation of evil.)
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To: A Navy Vet

http://www.snopes.com/photos/politics/kerrysign.asp


84 posted on 05/29/2014 9:54:28 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: hometoroost

At this point, what difference does it make?


85 posted on 05/29/2014 2:06:42 PM PDT by Eleutheria5 (End the occupation. Annex today.)
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To: WVKayaker

“Many military-grade weapons remain in the hands of private individuals, including antiaircraft weapons that may be used against civilian aviation.”

And these anti aircraft weapons could easily be in the USA as we speak.


88 posted on 05/30/2014 12:05:36 AM PDT by staytrue
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To: F15Eagle
"Either way, you do realize Snopes is run by Obama-hugging liberals, right?"

What's that got to do with the banner which was widely reported in the media at the time. Besides, the banner is mocking Kerry and confirmed by Snopes so it is not a pro Obama action. The poster I replied to was not familiar with the reference, so I thought a picture and explanation would help.

89 posted on 05/30/2014 2:03:11 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: All

Another Obama foreign policy success..


91 posted on 05/30/2014 3:50:49 AM PDT by newnhdad (Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
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To: PghBaldy

The link below is the Official US State Department memo re Libya.

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/libya-travel-warning.html

Last Updated: May 27, 2014

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. Due to security concerns, the Department of State has limited staffing at Embassy Tripoli and is only able to offer very limited emergency services to U.S. citizens in Libya. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued on December 12, 2013.

The security situation in Libya remains unpredictable and unstable. The Libyan government has not been able to adequately build its military and police forces and improve security following the 2011 revolution. Many military-grade weapons remain in the hands of private individuals, including antiaircraft weapons that may be used against civilian aviation. Crime levels remain high in many parts of the country. In addition to the threat of crime, various groups have called for attacks against U.S. citizens and U.S. interests in Libya. Extremist groups in Libya have made several specific threats this year against U.S. government officials, citizens, and interests in Libya. Because of the presumption that foreigners, especially U.S. citizens, in Libya may be associated with the U.S. government or U.S. NGOs, travelers should be aware that they may be targeted for kidnapping, violent attacks, or death. U.S. citizens currently in Libya should exercise extreme caution and depart immediately.

Sporadic episodes of civil unrest have occurred throughout the country and attacks by armed groups can occur in many different areas; hotels frequented by westerners have been caught in the crossfire. Checkpoints controlled by militias are common outside of Tripoli, and at times inside the capital. Closures or threats of closures of international airports occur regularly, whether for maintenance, labor, or security-related incidents.

The status of the country’s interim government and the General National Congress both remain uncertain. Heavy clashes between rival factions erupted in May 2014 in Benghazi and other eastern cities. In Tripoli, armed groups attacked the General National Congress (GNC) May 18 as part of a campaign to influence and intimidate institutions of government. Heavy fighting flared for a day, resulting in deaths and injuries, followed by tense posturing between rival militia groups. This posturing has the potential to continue and reignite fighting at any time. State security institutions lack basic capabilities to prevent conflict. As a result, the potential for political violence continues, centered around specific events, including elections for a new General National Congress and appointment of a new government, both anticipated for as early as June.

U.S. citizens should avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations, as even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. U.S. citizens traveling to or remaining in Libya, despite this Travel Warning, should use caution and limit nonessential travel within the country, make their own contingency emergency plans, and maintain security awareness at all times.

We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Libya enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate


92 posted on 05/30/2014 6:28:34 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Herr Obama will not divert resources from his war on Americans to help Veterans!)
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To: hometoroost
A little addition to your excellent suggestion Hilliarly:

I think Hillary should be forced to set up her campaign headquarters in Benghazi, Libya. Bill and Chelsea should go along with her to lend their support.

93 posted on 05/30/2014 6:30:39 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Herr Obama will not divert resources from his war on Americans to help Veterans!)
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To: lee martell

Petro companies probably have employees in Libya, and they are paying them a ton of money.


94 posted on 05/30/2014 6:32:36 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Herr Obama will not divert resources from his war on Americans to help Veterans!)
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To: Grampa Dave

Barrack should then be her campaign manager.

Hey, hey, ho, ho Barry O has got to go.


95 posted on 05/30/2014 8:01:34 AM PDT by hometoroost
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Hillary should go there on a factfinding mission. It would be her first.


96 posted on 05/30/2014 1:25:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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