Sunday , December 22 2024

‘Leave the country as soon as possible…’, Indian government’s advice to citizens in Syria

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MEA India Travel Advisory for Syria: In view of the increasing attacks by rebels in Syria and the death of civilians, the Government of India has issued an advisory. In which Indian citizens have been advised to avoid traveling to Syria until further notice.

Announcement of helpline number

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote in a post on the social media platform ‘X’ that, ‘In view of the current situation in Syria, Indian citizens are advised to avoid traveling to Syria until further notice.’

It was written in the advisory of the Ministry of External Affairs, ‘There is a request to the Indians currently living in Syria. For updates, call the Indian Embassy emergency helpline number +963 993385973 and contact via hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in.’

Why did the situation become so bad in Syria?

Last week, the rebel group named Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has opened a front in Syria. He wants to establish his control by removing President Bashar al-Assad from power. In this series, he is continuously attacking and capturing the cities of Syria. On 30 November 2024, rebels captured Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city. After this he moved south towards Hama province.

Rebels have also captured 4 cities in northern and central Hama. These rebels are killing people to complete their mission. In their initial attack the rebels carried out a massive massacre and killed 300 people in a single attack.