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Jordanians in South Africa’s Durban urged to exercise caution
By Petra - Apr 18,2015 - Last updated at Apr 18,2015
AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry is maintaining contacts with Jordanians in Durban, through the Kingdom’s embassy in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, to check on their conditions.
Jordanians there have been advised to exercise caution and to avoid areas where acts of violence may occur.
They can call the embassy on 0027123468615 or its operations room on 0096265501444, in case of emergency.
Violent clashes broke out in Durban against foreigners around a week ago.
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