Cyprus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a Travel Advice on Tuesday advising Cypriot nationals to avoid all travel to Syria, as the security situation in the country can deteriorate further without warning.
The Travel Advice said that “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring the worsening situation in Syria, and notes that the security situation in the country can deteriorate further without warning.”
It added that “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to advise Cypriot nationals to avoid all travel to Syria and, those who wish to depart from the country are strongly encouraged to leave through Lebanon where they can take advantage of available commercial flights.”
Furthermore, Cypriot citizens in Syria are advised to avoid all areas in the country where there is ongoing fighting, all gatherings and demonstrations and remain vigilant. They are also advised to closely follow the developments and information from the international and local media, avoid unnecessary movements and apply maximum security measures.
In case of emergency Cypriot citizens are requested to contact:
The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Damascus: Address: Al-Muhajireen, Area No. 02, Al-Rawdah, District No. 02, Qassem Ameen Street, No. 073, Building No. 38, Damascus, Syria. Tel.: (+)963 11 3344794 (Sunday-Thursday, 08:00-15:30) E-mail: [email protected]
The Consular Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Tel: +357 22 651113 (Monday–Friday, 08:30-15:00)
The Crisis Management Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Tel: +357 22 801000 (Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:00)
Cypriot citizens are also advised to register, if they so wish, on the online registration platform for Cypriots abroad Connect2CY.
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Source: CNA/MK/EPH/2024
