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UPDF soldiers and police forces patrol streets in Kampala with a tactical operation vehicle on July 3 2014 after the US embassy in Uganda warned Thursday of a "specific threat" by an unknown group to attack Entebbe international airport, which serves the capital Kampala. The alert came as travellers flying to the United States from Europe and the Middle East faced tighter security because of new concerns about the development of explosives that could circumvent airport security. AFP PHOTO/ PETER BUSOMOKE
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda told its citizens to seek shelter on Saturday as Ugandan authorities carry out an operation against a "suspected terrorist cell" in the capital Kampala.
"All U.S. citizens are advised to stay at home or proceed to a safe location," the embassy said in a message posted on Twitter and on its website. "Ugandan authorities are conducting operations against a suspected terrorist cell in Kampala."
"Investigation continues into what appears to have been planned attack. Urge all possible caution. No specific target known," the Embassy warned.
The embassy released a similar warning on July 3, 2014 leading to heavy deployment UPDF soldiers and police forces to patrol streets in Kampala.
The US embassy in Uganda had warned of a "specific threat" by an unknown group to attack Entebbe international airport, which serves the capital Kampala.
The attack never took place.
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