75 Indians evacuated from Syria as rebels overthrow govt, take management | Newest Information India

In line with the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA), the operation was coordinated by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut following an evaluation of the safety scenario.

“The Authorities of India at the moment evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, following latest developments in that nation,” it mentioned in a late-night assertion.

The MEA additional added that every one the evacuees safely crossed over to Lebanon and would return by accessible industrial flights to India.

Who’re the evacuees?

“The evacuees included 44 ‘zaireen’ from Jammu and Kashmir who had been stranded at Saida Zainab. All Indian nationals have safely crossed over to Lebanon and can return by accessible industrial flights to India,” the MEA assertion mentioned.

The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) acknowledged that the federal government prioritises the security and safety of Indian nationals overseas.

“Indian nationals remaining in Syria are suggested to remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Damascus,” the MEA suggested.

“The federal government will proceed to intently monitor the scenario,” it added.

The Syrian authorities on Sunday collapsed as insurgent forces took management of Damascus following the strategic seize of a number of different distinguished cities and cities.

Quickly after the seize, ousted President Bashar al-Assad fled the nation and reportedly sought asylum in Russia after the insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took management of Damascus. This marked the tip of his household’s 50-year rule.

Assad’s almost 14-year rule was marked by civil struggle, bloodshed, and a brutal crackdown on political opponents.

On Monday, the MEA indicated that it’s monitoring the developments in Syria and advocated for a peaceable and inclusive political course of led by the Syrian individuals going ahead.

(With PTI inputs)