Uganda urges its Citizens in Iran to stay safe until situation normalizes for evacuation

[Eronda]

Following the recent attacks and instabilities between USA, Israel and Iran, Uganda has urged its Citizens to keep safe and leave the country through any possible means since its nolonger safe to stay in the country.

Permanent Secretary to the ministry of Foreign affairs Vincent Bagiire warned that due to the bad situation in Iran, Citizens are advised to ban travels to the Middle East until further notice.

There are many ugandans leaving and working in Iran, however the government urges its citizens to stay indoors to avoid being victims

The Government of Uganda has also taken a decision to withdraw all non essential staff from the embassy in Tehran for their safety meanwhile consular services have been limited for the time being as alternative arrangements are being put in place.

The government of Uganda under the leadership of Gen. Yoweri Museveni has called upon all the parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue to avoid any other escalation.

 

[Eronda]

Uganda’s Defence Advisor in Turkey, Maj. Gen. Bob Ogiki (center) in a photo with Ugandan students evacuated from Iran at the Movenpick Hotel in Instabul. The students were organized and evacuated from Tehran in buses in a 24 hour long journey to Gurbulak border post on the Turkey-Iran border. We thank the Turkish government for granting them transit visas. The students were later transported to Istanbul, another 18-hour bus trip. The students are expected to arrive at EIA tomorrow, Thursday, 5 March 26 at 1745 hours aboard Ethiopian Airlines. We salute the CDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, together with the MOFA for coordinating the safe evacuation of the Ugandan students. Via Chris Magezi(@ChrisOMagezi)

 

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