Amid the ongoing tension in Syria following the civil war, the Indian Embassy has informed that all Indian citizens are safe here. Government sources gave this information a few hours after Islamic rebels ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power. Sources said the Indian Embassy in Damascus is still functioning. Embassy is in contact with all Indian nationals and they are safe, Embassy is available to assist Indian nationals in Syria.
The Indian Embassy has issued an advisory
According to official figures, there are around 90 Indian nationals in Syria, including 14 who are working in various UN organizations. On Friday, the Indian government issued a travel advisory for Syria, strongly advising Indian citizens to avoid traveling to the country until further notice. “In view of the prevailing situation in Syria, Indian citizens are advised to avoid travel to Syria until further notice,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.
“Indians currently in Syria are requested to contact the emergency helpline number (also on WhatsApp) and the email ID of the Indian Embassy in Damascus for updates. Those who can do so are advised to travel by commercial flights as soon as possible.” And others People are requested to exercise utmost caution regarding their safety and limit their activities to minimum.”
President Assad fled the country
The ongoing tense situation in Syria has become a focal point for all other countries, with rebels claiming control of Syria’s third-largest city in the north of the country and the head of Syria’s main opposition group outside Hadi al-Syrian, who said Damascus was now “ruled by Bashar al-Assad. is over.” The statement came after Syrian rebels claimed to have captured Damascus. “The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled,” the armed opposition said in a statement.
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