{{US embassy in Kigali has been closed following a directive from the US government to shutdown 19 other American embassies and consulates across Africa and Asia as a \u201cprecautionary step\u201d following a worldwide travel terror alert.}}<\/p>\n
However, Rwanda National Police, declined the fears, saying there was no imminent threat to \u201csecurity and peace\u201d in Rwanda.<\/p>\n
ACP Theos Badege, the Police spokesman said, \u201cThere is no cause to worry because there is no terror threat against Rwanda. The embassy has closed as a decision taken by the Americans. We shall continue to do our work by maintaining security and peace\u201d.<\/p>\n
According to the Embassy website, closure was effective August 5 to Saturday August 9 and announced cancellation of all US citizen appointments and visa appointments.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs previously noted, the (US State) Department has been apprised of information that, out of an abundance of caution and care for our employees and others who may be visiting our installations, indicates we should institute these precautionary steps,\u201d a statement reads in part.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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