Within the wake of the violent escalation in Syria, India has cautioned its nationals in opposition to travelling to the nation. The Ministry of Exterior Affairs additionally issued a helpline quantity for these looking for help.
“In view of the scenario prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are suggested to keep away from all journey to Syria, till additional notification. Indians at present in Syria are requested to stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Damascus at their emergency helpline quantity +963 993385973 (additionally on WhatsApp) and e-mail ID [email protected] for updates,” stated the MEA.
The Ministry additional suggested folks to go away by the earliest obtainable business flights, and others are requested to look at utmost precaution about their security and prohibit their actions to the minimal.
Earlier, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has taken word of the scenario in Syria and South Korea, and the Indian missions in each nations are protecting a detailed watch on the conditions, protecting in thoughts the protection of Indian nationals there. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that there are round 90 Indian nationals in Syria, together with 14 working in varied UN organizations.
“We’ve got taken word of the latest escalation in combating within the north of Syria. We’re carefully following the scenario. There are about 90 Indian nationals in Syria, together with 14 who’re working in varied UN organizations. Our Mission stays in shut contact with our nationals for his or her security and safety,” Jaiswal stated in a press briefing on Friday.
The violent offensive by Syrian rebels has reawakened a civil warfare that had been largely dormant for years, in accordance with CNN. Notably, since 2020, entrance traces have largely remained unchanged, with insurgent teams confined primarily to a small a part of Idlib province. A whole lot of individuals seem to have fled the central Syrian metropolis of Homs in a single day into Friday, as anti-regime rebels push additional south on the street to the capital Damascus, CNN reported.
