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US Orders Evacuation of Adana Consulate, Advises Citizens to Leave Southeastern Turkey

Published March 9, 2026, 12:16
US Orders Evacuation of Adana Consulate, Advises Citizens to Leave Southeastern Turkey

The US State Department has ordered the evacuation of the US Consulate near Adana in southeastern Turkey due to security concerns. This decision is accompanied by a directive for US citizens to leave southeastern Turkey. The announcement from the US Embassy in Ankara states that the evacuation concerns non-essential personnel and their families due to security risks in the area.