Ministry makes arrangements to protect safety of students in Yemen

By Khetam Malkawi - Jan 27,2015 - Last updated at Jan 27,2015

AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on Jordanian citizens studying in Yemen to avoid areas of tension and contact the country’s embassy in Sanaa in case of emergency.

Ashraf Khasawneh, the ministry’s spokesperson, told The Jordan Times that there are around 50 students currently in Yemen.

He added that most of them are sitting for final exams and supposed to leave for Amman next week.

“I follow up directly with our embassy in Yemen, and until this afternoon, we have not received any complaint from any students,” Khasawneh said, adding: “We are so keen on their safety.”

Meanwhile, in a statement sent to The Jordan Times, the ministry said students can reach the Kingdom’s embassy in Sanaa at 00967737889966, or the ministry’s operations room at 00962625725150 or 0096265725150.

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