US closed Embassy in Cairo early today & released employees due to protests; working w/Egyptian authorities to secure US post
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margaret brennan (@margbrennan) January 28, 2013Earlier, “civil unrest” prompted the Canadian Embassy in Cairo to shut down operations:
Canadian embassy in Cairo is shut-down until further notice. @RichardMadan has the latest on the violent anti-government protests in Egypt.—
CTV National News (@CTVNationalNews) January 28, 2013
Now, with the Arab Spring is in full bloom once again:
Protesters have pushed down corniche to level with British Embassy #Cairo – police firing buckshot and teargas frm adjoining streets. #Chaos—
Ed Giles (@edgiles) January 28, 2013
RT!!! #Jan28 #Cairo NOW! @lilianwagdy: Now by the american embassy police are firing birdshots more than tear gas http://t.co/SjJX6MYW—
anubi d'a. l. (@anubidal) January 28, 2013
RT @MoudBarthez: #Corniche Now ! huge amount of tear gas canisters been fired http://t.co/fm44GUdr—
betsy hiel (@betsy_hiel) January 28, 2013
The U.S. Embassy has followed suit:
State Dept: Our embassy in Cairo closed early today, released people in response to protests on street. We're monitoring for further steps—
Hannah Allam (@HannahAllam) January 28, 2013
Per Catherine Herridge – US Embassy in Cairo closed this morning "in response to unrest"—
Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) January 28, 2013
Hmmm … only yesterday, the Lightbringer was bragging to CBS’ Steve Kroft about his incredible “leadership” when it came to Egypt. Mayhaps his horn-tooting was a bit premature.
Can we get our Jets back? “@LilMissRightie: #forward @ProudoftheUSA Fox News Alert: State Dept has shut our embassy in Cairo.”—
Amy (@CAAmyO) January 28, 2013
How long before OUR Embassy in Cairo is attacked by Egypt's NEW F-16's?
#TGDN #TGDNTexas—
Texas Bill (@PMgeezer) January 28, 2013
What happens when you give F-16 fighters to Egypt, America has to close its Cairo Embassy and civilians run for their lives.—
Ronnie Spangler (@Mar4L) January 28, 2013
Well, we’re nothing if not generous.
A week after we give Egypt 20 F~16's and 200 Abrams tanks we shut down our embassy in Cairo, @BarackObama what the hell is going on—
Matt D'Alesio (@JamesAllanPHD) January 28, 2013
What’s going on? Oh, you know. The usual:
Because of rioting, the American Embassy in Cairo is closed. Did White House find another youTube video or something? #TCOT—
Josie Buzz (@JosieBuzz) January 28, 2013
Attacks force US to close embassy in Cairo. Which video this time? Oh what difference does it make?—
Jim Vicevich (@jimvicevich) January 28, 2013
Indeed. Meanwhile, what does this say about Obama’s favorite gal pal?
The closing the our Cairo embassy highlights Hilary's failure as Secretary of State. #tcot—
David J. Gallant (@Daveglt) January 28, 2013
Wonder if Hillary saw those cables.
