On 6th December, the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, issued a travel advisory for Syria, asking Indian nationals to avoid all travel to the country until further notice. Furthermore, the ministry requested Indians there to remain in touch with the Indian Embassy in Damascus. The ministry also asked those who could leave the country to do so immediately. The advisory has been issued in view of the escalating violence following a major offensive by rebel forces.
The ministry said, “In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification. Indians currently in Syria are requested to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus at their…
