India is planning to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan, which is witnessing escalated violence due to clashes between South Sudan’s Army and former rebels, and has advised Indians not to travel
India is planning to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan, which is witnessing escalated violence due to clashes between South Sudan’s Army and former rebels, and has advised Indians not to travel to the war-torn country.
In a series of tweets, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said, “South Sudan — I am aware of the developments in South Sudan. We are planning evacuation of Indian nationals.” She added, “Please register yourself with Indian Embassy and do not panic. Indian nationals are advised not to travel to South Sudan.”
On Sunday, the Indian embassy had issued an advisory saying, “The Indian embassy is in regular touch with the concerned authorities in India and all options are being considered for providing relief to Indians stranded here in Juba. All are requested to keep calm and await further development and further inputs from the embassy.”
According to news agency reports, there are a few hundred Indians in South Sudan. “The security situation in Juba... has deteriorated since 7th July...,” the MEA said.
2016. We have reports of gunfire and fighting on the streets of Juba making any movement virtually impossible. Ministry of external affairs advises all Indian nationals against all travel to South Sudan till the situation improves,” the MEA said in its latest advisory.
