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The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully evacuated twenty-four Sierra Leonean nationals and embassy staff from the Islamic Republic of Iran following the recent escalation of military strikes and retaliatory actions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced in a press release today.
Those evacuated have been safely relocated to the Republic of Armenia. The evacuees include fourteen students, one private citizen, three Sierra Leonean diplomats, and six locally recruited staff of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Tehran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation activated emergency protocols in response to the evolving security situation. The Government continues to monitor developments across the Middle East and remains actively engaged through its diplomatic missions, according to the statement.
Based on updates from Sierra Leone’s missions in the region, nationals residing in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Israel are reported safe at this time.
Given the fluid security environment, the Government strongly advises all citizens in affected areas to follow local directives, including curfews and emergency procedures. Citizens are encouraged to remain in regular contact with their families and Sierra Leone’s diplomatic missions.
“The safety and welfare of Sierra Leonean citizens remain a priority,” the Ministry stated. “The Government will continue to provide updates as necessary.”
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