Embassy Message
Here's the main part of the message we received from the American Embassy 3 1/2 hours ago:
Date: October 8, 2004
To: The American Community
From: Embassy of the United States, Cairo
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WARDEN MESSAGE
On Thursday evening, October 7, an explosion severely damaged the Hilton Hotel in Taba, on the northeast coast of Sinai, causing a number of fatalities and injuries. There are indications that the blast was a terrorist attack; however, investigations on the cause of the explosion are underway. Other explosions were reported to have taken place elsewhere on the east coast of Sinai, including one in the area of the town of Nuweiba in which there were several reported casualties.
While there is no indication that U.S. citizens were the targets of these attacks, Americans in Egypt are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant. U.S. citizens should avoid travel on the east coast of Sinai north of Sharm el Sheikh, particularly in the vicinity of the towns of Taba and Nuweiba. Travelers outside of Cairo may experience delays due to additional Egyptian security presence.
Date: October 8, 2004
To: The American Community
From: Embassy of the United States, Cairo
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WARDEN MESSAGE
On Thursday evening, October 7, an explosion severely damaged the Hilton Hotel in Taba, on the northeast coast of Sinai, causing a number of fatalities and injuries. There are indications that the blast was a terrorist attack; however, investigations on the cause of the explosion are underway. Other explosions were reported to have taken place elsewhere on the east coast of Sinai, including one in the area of the town of Nuweiba in which there were several reported casualties.
While there is no indication that U.S. citizens were the targets of these attacks, Americans in Egypt are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant. U.S. citizens should avoid travel on the east coast of Sinai north of Sharm el Sheikh, particularly in the vicinity of the towns of Taba and Nuweiba. Travelers outside of Cairo may experience delays due to additional Egyptian security presence.
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