Friday, April 01, 2011

Foreign Office Travel Advisory – Yemen Protests: Britons Urged to Leave Country

THE GUARDIAN: Foreign Office says people should get out of Yemen while commercial airlines are still flying

All British nationals have been urged to leave Yemen in the run-up to protests planned for Friday which could result in violent clashes.

The Foreign Office said that, "in light of the rapid deterioration in the security situation", people should get out while commercial airlines were still flying.

It said it was highly unlikely that it would be able to evacuate British nationals in the event of increased disorder.

A statement read: "In light of the rapid deterioration in the security situation in Yemen and likely protests on Friday 1 April which might result in violent clashes, we strongly urge all British nationals to leave the country now while commercial airlines are still flying. » | Press Association | Friday, April 01, 2011