Washington warn citizens of attacks in Kuwait

The US has warned its citizens in Kuwait over being targeted by attacks, including acts of kidnapping and killing, and called on them to be cautious and to notify about any suspicious activity.

A statement for the diplomatic mission in Kuwait warned the American citizens from being targeted by attackers at public places.

A statement by the American embassy in Kuwait said that that the attacks might include explosions, kidnapping operations or acts of assassination.

The embassy also warned that the enhanced security at the American installations might push terrorists and their sympathizers to look for easy targets including public transport, residential areas where people gather like restaurants, hotels, clubs and shopping centers.

The embassy said that the US Department Of State continues to remind the American citizens in Kuwait to be cautious and avoid areas known areas known for being inhabited by westerners and attacked before.

Since 2002, several Americans were attacked at the hands of groups opposing the presence of the American forces. Kuwait, where 13,000 American soldiers are stationed, was the starting point for the forces which invaded Iraq two and a half years ago. Kuwait is now trying a group that includes Kuwaitis and foreigners accused of attacking American targets.

Six weeks before, a Kuwaiti court of cassation confirmed a five year imprisonment sentence against four Kuwaitis of supporting of al-Qaida organization in fighting the American forces in Afghanistan.