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The British embassy in Ankara, capital of Turkey, has been closed for unexplained “security reasons’’.

The statement from the British foreign office said the embassy would be closed to the public but did not give details.

It also repeated its warning to British nationals to avoid travelling to areas close to the border with Syria and the restive south-east of the country.

“Security force operations against the PKK and related groups are ongoing in Diyarbakir,” the statement said,.

“The FCO advises against all travel to the city of Diyarbakir.”

Diyarbakir is the main city in the largely Kurdish south-east of Turkey.

A report noted that Turkey has been hit by numerous terrorist attacks this year, including in Ankara and Istanbul.

It said Germany has closed its embassy and consular offices in Turkey.

The report added that the closures coincided with a reduced working week due to an Islamic holiday.