Singapore Issues Security Notice To Its Citizens On Traveling To Pakistan

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The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Pakistan and maintain caution if they are already in the country. The Ministry has issued a statement on their official website terming the border areas between India and Pakistan, Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as “high-risk areas”.

Additionally, the citizens are asked to “stay vigilant” and monitor any untoward development if they are planning to visit these areas.

Statement issued by Singapore
The statement issued by Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore reads, “In view of the volatile situation in Pakistan, we also continue to advise Singaporeans to take additional security precautions when travelling to other parts of the country (such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi). If you are already in Pakistan, you should take all necessary precautions to ensure your personal safety. You are advised to stay vigilant, monitor developments through the local news, and heed the instructions of the local authorities. Do stay in touch with your family and friends in Singapore so that they know you are safe. Singaporeans in or travelling to Pakistan are encouraged to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/singapore-issues-security-notice-to-its-citizens-on-travelling-to-pak.html

https://www.mfa.gov.sg/countries-regions/p/pakistan/travel-page

 

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Statement issued by Singapore
Travel Advisory: protests in various parts of India
20 December 2019
There have been reports of continued protests in various parts of India including New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka (Mangaluru), Kerala, Gujarat (Ahmedabad) and parts of the Northeast, which have resulted in violence and loss of lives in some cases.

These protests are expected to continue in the coming days. Singaporeans intending to travel to India should exercise heightened caution, vigilance and avoid non-essential travel where violence and large-scale destruction of property have been reported. Transport, traffic and communications (mobile services and internet) may be affected. Curfews have been imposed in some areas. The Government has also introduced the law that prevents gatherings of four or more people - known as Section 144 – in some areas. Affected Singaporeans are advised to check with their travel agents on the latest situation and allow more time for travel. Due to the evolving situation, they should keep themselves updated on the latest developments through the local news and take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety, including avoiding areas with protests and large gatherings, and following the instructions of the local authorities.

Do stay in touch with your family and friends in Singapore so that they know you are safe. Singaporeans in India are encouraged to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg.

https://www.mfa.gov.sg/countries-regions/i/india/travel-page

 

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Why doesn't the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore just tell their people to get the f#*k out!!! I mean seriously. Has something happened in the last 24hrs to raise the alarms. Does the Govt. of Singapore know something we don't?

 

[Kaniska]

Why doesn't the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore just tell their people to get the f#*k out!!! I mean seriously. Has something happened in the last 24hrs to raise the alarms. Does the Govt. of Singapore know something we don't?

That is another problem for nations outside South Asia. We are too insignificant for them to invest their time to understand, what is happening in our part of the world.

 

[Lincoln]

Why doesn't the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore just tell their people to get the f#*k out!!! I mean seriously. Has something happened in the last 24hrs to raise the alarms. Does the Govt. of Singapore know something we don't?

The sudden travel advisories to both India and Pakistan by multiple countries makes me think something is up.