By TCN Staff Reporter,
New Delhi: A week after the Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals living in Yemen to exit the country through whatever commercial means available, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today hinted at official evacuation from the violence-hit Arab country.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has reportedly said that the situation in the Arab country is worrisome and that there’s a need to evacuate Indian citizens from there.
The situation is worsening in Yemen as violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces are spreading. In capital Sanaa 41 people were reportedly killed last night in such clashes. The protestors demand end of the 33-year rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
On 27th May, India’s Ministry of External Affairs had issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Yemen. “Keeping in view the evolving situation and the increase in violent incidents in Yemen, all Indian nationals living in the country are advised to exit the country through whatever commercial means available,” the advisory read.
They were also advised that till they exit they should not venture out except under absolutely unavoidable circumstances. “The Embassy of India and our Ambassador in Yemen will continue to function in Sana’a and can be contacted for any assistance by Indian nationals till such time they are able to exit the country.”