Uganda started bringing home citizens stuck during fighting between Iran and Israel. Armed conflict erupted June 13 when both countries attacked each other with missiles and drones. Foreign ministry officials work with embassies across the region to help people escape safely. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa confirmed 48 students left Tehran successfully during the rescue operation. Parents and relatives contacted government offices about family members trapped during the violence.
Israeli airports closed completely forcing evacuees to travel through neighboring countries like Egypt and Turkey. Uganda asked Jordan, Azerbaijan and Turkey to give free emergency visas to fleeing citizens. Embassy workers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE help coordinate travel arrangements for evacuees. Diplomatic staff will meet Ugandans at border crossings to assist their journey home. The ministry promised to use all available resources to rescue stranded nationals from dangerous areas.
Israeli airports closed completely forcing evacuees to travel through neighboring countries like Egypt and Turkey. Uganda asked Jordan, Azerbaijan and Turkey to give free emergency visas to fleeing citizens. Embassy workers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE help coordinate travel arrangements for evacuees. Diplomatic staff will meet Ugandans at border crossings to assist their journey home. The ministry promised to use all available resources to rescue stranded nationals from dangerous areas.
