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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United States ordered Saturday family members of employees in the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul to leave due to security concerns.
In a statement issued by the State Department said the decision was based on security information that terrorist groups were increasing threats to U.S. citizens in Istanbul and nearby area.
The Consulate General remains open and fully staffed. The order applies only to the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, not to other U.S. diplomatic posts in Turkey.
