Indonesia is urging its nationals to evacuate from Yemen as a result of the deteriorating situation in the country that saw Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi flee the country on Thursday, following the advance of Houthi rebels into Aden
ndonesia is urging its nationals to evacuate from Yemen as a result of the deteriorating situation in the country that saw Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi flee the country on Thursday, following the advance of Houthi rebels into Aden.
According to Foreign Ministry records, there are 4,159 Indonesian nationals living in Yemen, including 2,686 students and 1,488 migrant workers, the Indonesian Embassy in Sanaa said in a statement.
The embassy said most Indonesians were in the southern part of the country, where it is slightly safer. The embassy also stated that 175 Indonesians had signed up to be evacuated from Yemen starting in February 2015 and 141 of them had already been sent home.
According to an embassy statement, the embassy was currently still operating with limited services focused on the protection of Indonesian citizens and their evacuation. The embassy has also prepared a contingency plan if the political situation escalates further.
Indonesia is asking citizens planning to visit Yemen to reconsider their plans until the situation is more peaceful. The Foreign Ministry said it would consistently monitor the situation in the country so that they can continue taking additional steps.
Indonesians already in Yemen are advised to avoid conflict areas. The embassy set up a 24 hour hotline for all Indonesians in Yemen, +967738115555.
After the strengthening advance of the Shiite Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia has joined the foray by bombing several Houthi targets to quell their strength. (dyl/nvn)
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