An abandoned tank by a road in the outskirts of Benghazi. (Flickr/ Internews Network)

On Thursday, the U.K. Foreign Office advised their remaining nationals in the eastern Libyan province to leave immediately. Germany and the Netherlands followed suit.

The U.S. advised their nationals against travel to Libya following the Sept. 11, 2012 attacks on the U.S. Consulate. Following the hostage crisis, the U.S. evacuated all government officials and contractors from the city.

Immediately after the U.K. warning, the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli issued an emergency advisory for American citizens to stay out of Benghazi.

"Although there is no specific information pointing to specific, imminent threats against U.S. citizens, the potential for violence and kidnappings targeting Westerners in Benghazi is significant."

This warning came the day after Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's statement on the U.S. handling of the Benghazi siege.

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