INTERNATIONAL NEWS - Emergency assistance contacts have been circulated for South Africans in the Middle East following Iranian air strikes on the Middle East.
In response to the situation, humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has urged South Africans currently in Middle Eastern countries to remain alert and to make contact with diplomatic missions if assistance is required.
The organisation said individuals who had previously registered with embassies were already contacted and advised on precautionary measures, including leaving high-risk areas before the latest attacks.
Emergency contact numbers have been provided in coordination with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) missions across the region.
South Africans needing assistance can contact the following missions:
Qatar: +974 5583 2762
Iran: +98 912 230 8968
UAE (Dubai): +971 50 558 1235
UAE (Abu Dhabi): +971 50 622 4291 / +971 50 445 9499
Kuwait: +965 9720 0172 / +965 9979 4483 / +965 9916 7899
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 55 812 2215
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 56 244 5376
Jordan: +962 79 552 0245
Syria: +963 966 44 4405
Palestine: +972 53 255 3113
The organisation has called on the public to circulate the emergency information widely to ensure that all South Africans in affected areas are able to access support if needed.
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