In response to escalating security concerns in Myanmar, India has temporarily relocated its consulate staff from Sittwe to Yangon on April 12. The move, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), comes amid increasing violence in the Rakhine state. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the relocation and noted that the consulate in Mandalay remains operational. Additionally, the MEA has issued a caution to Indians traveling to Myanmar, advising adherence to safety protocols due to the precarious security situation.
India has temporarily moved staff from its consulate in Sittwe to Yangon in view of the fighting in Rakhine state of Myanmar, said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on April 12. https://t.co/dLSoLXFMep
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Ministry of External Affairs cautioned Indians travelling to violence-hit #Myanmar, saying they should observe proper safety protocols. India has also relocated its staff from its consulate in Myanmarese city of #Sittwe. https://t.co/43l09SZNcD
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Security situation in #Myanmar remains precarious and deteriorating. We have relocated our staff from Sittwe to Yangon: @MEAIndia spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Myanmar situation https://t.co/uYPKjK5KZw
JUST IN | "India has temporarily moved staff from its consulate in Sittwe to Yangon in view of the fighting in Rakhine state of #Myanmar. Our consulate in Mandalay remains fully functional," says MEA's official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. - @janusmyth reports
We have temporarily relocated our staff at our consulate general in Sittwe to Yangon in view of security situation: MEA
The escalating conflict in #Myanmar endangers #India’s future operations and calls to reassess its approach in the region to protect its interests and ensure the success of its #ActEastPolicy initiative amidst the #crisis, suggests @Sreeparna_b17 https://t.co/dAAybAyWth
Amid the escalating situation in regions like #Sittwe and given the Arakan Army’s increased control, #India finds itself at a critical juncture, necessitating a re-evaluation and potential recalibration of its approach toward #Myanmar: @Sreeparna_b17 https://t.co/dAAybAyoDJ