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U.S. Embassy Cairo - A man was arrested immediately after he attempted to ignite a suicide bomb in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.

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We first learned of the event through our partner, AlertsUSA and their SMS/Email alert system shortly after the event took place.

Let us walk you through the event, via social media reporting of the incident by Mahmoud Gamal.

A male, walking with a backpack is seen in the following video. One can see a small explosion in his backpack and the male thrown to the ground. Indicative of an improvised explosive device (IED) being carried in the backpack. The IED appears to have fizzled and the damage and injuries were limited to the lone attacker.

Video From The CCTV Showing the moment of the explosion of the primitive IED In the Guy carrying it in Simon Bolivar Street near the @USEmbassyCairo. pic.twitter.com/5QbfrlugId

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) September 4, 2018

Immediately after the explosion, members of the Cairo security forces captured the injured bomber.

Exclusive Video of the #Egyptian Security Forces Arresting the Guy who threw the IED in Simon Bolivar Street near the @USEmbassyCairo. pic.twitter.com/M7s91L542m

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) September 4, 2018

The explosive device which did not fully detonate is then shown to those in vicinity.

Exclusive Photos For the IED that Found near the @USEmbassyCairo & was detonated by the security Forces Few minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/2wzPW8fzFz

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) September 4, 2018

U.S. Embassy Cairo has set up a SMS alert system to stay abreast of embassy guidance on this security event by sharing your email with the temporary email: [email protected]

Questions should be directed to the Citizen Services email address: [email protected]

Any US citizen in Cairo who has not registered themselves with the STEP (U.S. Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) should do so now.

U.S. Embassy Cairo guidance in three tweets

#Cairo #Egypt Security Alert: Avoid the area around Simon Bolivar Street in Cairo. Do not travel to the U.S. Embassy at this time. https://t.co/Irdq6x1nn9

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) September 4, 2018

[2 of 3]•U.S. Citizens should/not come to the Embassy at this time. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
•U.S. Citizens: Sign up for Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates at https://t.co/UMoke72V75.

— US Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) September 4, 2018