The United States urged its citizens Friday to avoid traveling to Lebanon, for security reasons.

The United States urged its citizens Friday to avoid traveling to Lebanon, for security reasons.

"Sudden outbreaks of violence can occur at any time in Lebanon, and armed clashes have occurred in major cities," the State Department said, warning of risks in Lebanon.

"The Department of State urges US citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of ongoing safety and security concerns," the State Department travel notice read.

"US citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept the risks of remaining in the country and should carefully consider those risks."

Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) was rocked in November 12 by a terrorist suicide bombings which killed at least 45 civilians in the crowded neighborhood of Bur al-Barajneh.