Kenya has joined countries evacuating their citizens from Lebanon. Kenya has joined other nations in calling on their citizens to evacuate Lebanon. As rising tensions raise concerns about a protracted conflict erupting throughout the Middle East.
As a result of Iran’s pledge to exact retribution on Israel for the murder of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, tensions in the Middle East have escalated.
Kenyan nationals residing in Lebanon are now being advised to either depart the nation or relocate to safer regions by the Department of Diaspora Affairs of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kenya.
The government expresses “deep concern the unfolding situation,” And asks residents of Lebanon to register for evacuation.
We are pleading with anybody who are able to leave Lebanon and go to safer locations there to do so. To facilitate safety coordination, Kenyans who have family members in Lebanon are asked to contact +254114757002. Beside to visit our offices on the ground level of the Old Mutual Building on Upper Hill Road, the Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Kenyans living in Lebanon
Kenya is one of the nations that regularly exports skilled labor to Lebanon and other Middle Eastern nations.
According to a 2022 study published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), 3233 additional Kenyan workers relocated to Lebanon in 2021.
As a result of an agreement between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and many organizations. Further more, 1,500 additional Kenyans departed the nation in October 2023. This is in order to accept positions in Lebanon. Kenya has joined countries evacuating their citizens from Lebanon
Tension in the Middle East
Middle Eastern nations have been under increased strain this week . Due to rumours that Iran intends to exact retribution on Israel for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
A “short-range projectile” fired from outside Haniyeh’s guesthouse in Tehran on July 31 killed him. As per the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, the Hamas leader and his bodyguard were killed by a “strong blast” that was triggered by a rocket weighing around 7kg (16lbs).
The assassination, according to the Guards, happened hours after Haniyeh attended the swearing-in ceremony for Massoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new president. Also read
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