Singaporeans advised to leave Yemen due to ‘fluid and uncertain’ situation: MFA

SINGAPORE – The security situation in Yemen now is “fluid and uncertain”, which is why Singaporeans are “strongly advised” not to travel there. For those who are there, they should leave the country “while it is still feasible”, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (Nov 26).

Yemen announced in November a new 36-member government after a political crisis. However, former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and his party walked out of the cabinet shortly after as he rejected the UN Security Council sanctions imposed on him for obstructing peace, throwing the country into further instability.

“Should the situation further deteriorate, Singaporeans may face difficulties leaving Yemen,” the MFA said in its travel advisory. “Many airlines have already stopped flying in and out of Yemen and those still doing so might cancel their flights with little or no notice.”

Singaporeans thinking of heading to the country are “strongly advised” not to, the ministry added.

Singaporeans in Yemen who need consular assistance should contact the 24-hour MFA duty officer at 6379 8800 / 8855 or mfa_duty_officer [at] mfa.gov.sg. Singaporeans in Yemen should also register immediately at: http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/ if they have not done so. CHANNEL NEWSASIA