Concern for Kenyans as U.S. Orders Immediate Evacuation From Middle East
Over 400,000 Kenyans are now caught in the murky war between the U.S. and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, with the latter launching a bombing campaign in the Gulf...
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The United States has ordered the immediate evacuation of its citizens from 14 countries in the Middle East due to escalating safety risks amidst ongoing regional conflict, prompting concern for Kenyan nationals in the area.
- The advisory, issued by U.S. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar, urges Americans to use commercial transport out of affected nations, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE.
- Escalating conflict involves retaliatory attacks between the U.S./Israel and Iran, resulting in significant casualties and impacting major Arab cities.
- Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued advisories, ordered evacuations from Israel and Iran, and mandated registration with embassies for its citizens.
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