The U.S. Embassy in Syria is urging Individuals contained in the war-torn nation to flee instantly or put together to “shelter in place for prolonged intervals.”
The warning comes because the “safety scenario in Syria continues to be risky and unpredictable with armed battle and terrorism all through the nation” following the downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the embassy mentioned in an announcement Monday.
“U.S. residents ought to depart Syria if attainable. U.S. residents who’re unable to depart ought to put together contingency plans for emergency conditions and be ready to shelter in place for prolonged intervals,” it added.
The embassy suspended operations in 2012, “and isn’t open for regular consular companies,” its web site says. In its newest advisory, the State Division recommends Individuals keep away from touring to Syria “because of the danger of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping or hostage taking, and armed battle.”
MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN JOURNALIST IMPRISONED IN SYRIA SEES HOPE FOLLOWING NEWS OF TRAVIS TIMMERMAN’S RELEASE
Individuals wave weapons within the air as they collect to have fun the autumn of the Syrian regime in Umayyad Sq. on Dec. 8 in Damascus, Syria. (Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Pictures)
“The U.S. authorities is unable to offer any routine or emergency consular companies to U.S. residents in Syria,” the embassy mentioned Monday. “U.S. residents in Syria who’re in want of emergency help to depart ought to contact the U.S. Embassy within the nation they plan to enter.”
Individuals who stay in Syria are additionally suggested by the embassy to maintain their cell telephones charged in case of emergency and to “monitor the information intently for breaking developments that would have an effect on inside safety, and issue up to date info into your journey plans and actions.”
CHRONICLING THE ASSAD REGIME FROM DEATH OF THE FATHER TO DEFEAT OF THE SON
A Syrian fighter shouts at individuals suspected of looting at a residential complicated of former President Bashar Assad’s navy officers on the village of Husseiniyeh, on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, Dec. 15. (AP//Leo Correa)
Assad fled to Russia after rebels stormed Syria’s capital of Damascus earlier this month.
He launched an announcement Monday saying, partly, “I’ve by no means sought positions for private achieve however have all the time thought of myself as a custodian of a nationwide challenge, supported by the religion of the Syrian individuals, who believed in its imaginative and prescient.”
Syrian fighters stroll to attend a celebratory demonstration following the primary Friday prayers since Bashar Assad’s ouster, in Damascus’ central sq., on Friday, Dec. 13. (AP/Leo Correa)
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“I’ve carried an unwavering conviction of their will and skill to guard the state, defend its establishments, and uphold their selections to the final second,” Assad added.
Fox Information’ Simon Owen contributed to this report.
