17 Oct 2024 | 01:05 PM UTC
Lebanon: Norway evacuates personnel from embassy in Beirut due to bomb threat Oct. 17
Norwegian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, evacuates staff at site Oct. 17 following bomb threat.
The government of Norway evacuated its diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Beirut due to a reported bomb threat Oct. 17. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume at the embassy. An investigation is being carried out to determine the origin of the threat.
Disruptions to consular and other diplomatic support services are likely until the situation is resolved.
Confirm all prior appointments with the embassy. Consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available; note that commercial options to depart Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security situation deteriorates further. Monitor local media and abide by security forces' directives.
