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US leaves Pakistan as protest spreads
Add this to the growing number of US embassies that have closed.
US leaves Pakistan as protest spreads
By Hamish McDonald, Herald Correspondent in Islamabad, and agencies
March 22 2003
The United States closed its embassy in Pakistan yesterday for an indefinite period as protests grew countrywide against the US-led attack on Iraq.
Non-essential embassy staff flew out of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving a small number of personnel and marine guards. Private US citizens have been advised to consider leaving the country, as have nationals of allied countries, including Australia.
By Hamish McDonald, Herald Correspondent in Islamabad, and agencies
March 22 2003
The United States closed its embassy in Pakistan yesterday for an indefinite period as protests grew countrywide against the US-led attack on Iraq.
Non-essential embassy staff flew out of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving a small number of personnel and marine guards. Private US citizens have been advised to consider leaving the country, as have nationals of allied countries, including Australia.
For more information:
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/03/21/...
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