Other Incidents
In June 2001, the embassy was closed temporarily after militants were found with explosives and maps of the area, around the embassy.
On January 26, 2009, three gunmen in a car opened fire at a checkpoint near the embassy. Security forces chased them and managed to stop the car. All three men were arrested and there were no injuries.
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