SINGAPORE: Singaporeans in Lebanon ought to depart the nation “instantly by way of industrial choices” whereas they continue to be obtainable, the Ministry of International Affairs (MFA) mentioned in an up to date journey advisory on Saturday (Sep 28).
They need to additionally keep away from journey to southern Beirut and southern Lebanon, together with the border between Lebanon and Israel.
MFA had beforehand instructed Singaporeans to depart the nation “as quickly as attainable” and to keep away from travelling to the border.
Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut in a single day into Saturday, sending households fleeing huge strikes reportedly concentrating on Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
Israel mentioned it was attacking Hezbollah’s headquarters, which it claimed had been “embedded underneath residential buildings within the coronary heart of the Dahiyeh in Beirut”. Dahiyeh is a southern suburb of the capital.
MFA mentioned: “In view of the unstable scenario within the area, Singaporeans are suggested to defer all journey to Lebanon.”
It reiterated its recommendation for Singaporeans in Lebanon to keep away from protests and huge gatherings.
“Singaporeans who select to stay in Lebanon ought to stay vigilant, monitor native developments carefully and heed the recommendation of the Lebanese authorities,” the ministry mentioned.
Singaporeans in Lebanon are “strongly inspired” to register with MFA on its website so the ministry can contact them ought to the necessity come up.
Those that want consular help can contact the Singapore Honorary Consulate-Normal in Beirut or the 24-hour Ministry of International Affairs Responsibility Workplace.
Honorary Consulate-Normal of the Republic of Singapore in Beirut
Tackle: Heart Sofil, Charles Malek Avenue
Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
PO Field 166730
Phone: +961-1-334-335, 200-786, 200-787
Electronic mail: singaporeconsulate [at] cyberia.web.lb
Ministry of International Affairs Responsibility Workplace (24 hr)
Tackle: Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: +65 6379 8800 / 8855
Fax: +65 6476 7302
Electronic mail: mfa_duty_officer [at] mfa.gov.sg
