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The United States has issued a warning of a credible threat of a Westgate Mall-style attack in Uganda.
The US Embassy in Kampala posted a warning on its website this week that it is on alert for an attack that could resemble the shopping mall massacre that killed more than 60 people in Nairobi last month.
State Department spokesman Jen Psaki said that the warning was issued "because of information available" but declined to elaborate, CBS News reports.
The embassy in its post said: "The U.S. Embassy in Kampala continues to assess reports that a Westgate-style attack may soon occur in Kampala. Embassy officials are sharing all information with the Ugandan authorities. At this time, there is no further information on timing and/or location of this attack.
"The Embassy will continue to alert US citizens to any credible, specific information about this and any other potential threats. We again take this opportunity to remind the community to exercise vigilance and to avoid public venues that attract large crowds.''
