2006 Press releases
U.S. Embassy Preparations to Support Departure of American Citizens from Lebanon
July 16, 2006The U.S. Department of State continues to work with the U.S. Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon. To assist with the planning of this operation, planning and security assessment teams arrived via helicopter at the U.S. Embassy in Awkar, July 16, at approximately 3:00 p.m.. The arrival of the teams is an important first step in facilitating the safe departure of Americans who want to leave Lebanon. The U.S. Government is making the arrangements necessary to provide secure transportation for American citizens who wish to depart Lebanon. The teams that arrived on the afternoon of July 16 are performing that planning role, and have no other mission. Additional information, as it becomes available, will be released via the media, Embassy warden announcements, and on the Embassy website. The Department of State continues to work around the clock to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens. The U.S. Embassy encourages Americans to register with the U.S. Embassy, preferably on line at http://lebanon.usembassy.gov or by fax at +961 4 544 209 or +961 4 544 037. The U.S. Embassy reaffirms the firm, enduring and non-negotiable commitment of the United States to Lebanon and the Lebanese people.
