Countries pushing for evacuation of their citizens from the Middle East
Countries in Asia are pushing for ways to evacuate their citizens from the Middle East, as US-Israeli strikes on Iran are expanding into a wider regional conflict. Seoul is working to secure the return of around 21,000 South Koreans, while Indonesia's foreign ministry confirmed at least half a million of its nationals are stuck in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, more than 58,000 Umrah pilgrims remain stranded. Around 1,400 Filipinos have also requested repatriation to the Philippines. Maria Ronson reports from Metro Manila.
Countries in Asia are pushing for ways to evacuate their citizens from the Middle East, as US-Israeli strikes on Iran are expanding into a wider regional conflict. Seoul is working to secure the return of around 21,000 South Koreans, while Indonesia's foreign ministry confirmed at least half a million of its nationals are stuck in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, more than 58,000 Umrah pilgrims remain stranded. Around 1,400 Filipinos have also requested repatriation to the Philippines. Maria Ronson reports from Metro Manila.
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