In an interview provided to the publication Turmush, Nurzhanat spoke about a group created on social media, which includes at least 500 Kyrgyz citizens who have found themselves in a similar situation. Locals express concerns that military actions in the region may continue for a long time. Some of her compatriots have decided to return home, but Nurzhanat and her daughter remained in Dubai after their tour ended four days ago. She noted that the travel agency providing the services has shown inaction in the current situation.
“In our hotel, we were given the opportunity to stay for three more days, but that period has already expired. On March 3, we learned that some compatriots would be able to return with the help of the government, while we were offered tickets for March 6. It would be reasonable if mothers with children were sent on flights first,” she added.
- We remind you that the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, reported on the ongoing work to evacuate citizens in Middle Eastern countries who are unable to return home.
According to information voiced by the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seitak Jumaakdyr uulu, as of March 2, about 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan were in the Persian Gulf countries.
He emphasized that the largest number of citizens is in the United Arab Emirates (approximately 10,000) and Saudi Arabia (about 6,000). “Given the tense situation in the Middle East, the ministry is making efforts to protect the rights of Kyrgyz citizens in this region and is taking necessary measures. This list of countries includes Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, as well as Israel and Iran,” he added.
At present, there have been no cases of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed or left homeless. All citizens are receiving support from consulates, with the highest number of requests for assistance coming from Dubai, where many tourists are located.
The situation escalated after the conflict began between the USA and Israel with Iran on February 28. Preliminary negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program were held between Washington and Tehran, where the USA insisted on halting the development of nuclear weapons. The last, third round of these negotiations took place in Geneva on February 26.
