Jordanians in Egypt "Fine," says Jordan's Ambassador in Cairo

Home Editor's Choice Jordanians in Egypt "Fine," says Jordan's Ambassador in Cairo 01-07-2013 12:31 PM Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Jordanian Embassy in Cairo did not receive any complaints or concerns from Jordanian nationals in Egypt, Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt said. Ambassador Bishr Khasawneh told Ammon News on Monday that all Jordanians in Egypt are fine, noting that no incidents were reported to the embassy since it posted its emergency phone numbers on Sunday. Khasawneh emphasized that the Embassy's operation room is monitoring developments in Egypt, expressing that the embassy is prepared to deal with any concerns by Jordanian nationals residing in Egypt. He noted that it is difficult to predict the scenario in Egypt amid continued demonstrations and counter demonstrations with and against Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi. Khasawneh said that the embassy is in contact with Jordanian nationals in Egypt, who number in the thousands in addition to nearly four thousand Jordanian students. The Ambassador urged Jordanians in Egypt to exercise extreme caution and be vigilant and avoid demonstration areas out of fear that violence may erupt. Jordan on Sunday warned Jordanians in Egypt from the ongoing protests and large demonstrations taking place throughout Egypt. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs urged Jordanian nationals, including students, in Egypt to take precautions, avoid demonstration areas, and be vigilant, especially in troubled locations as unrest continues to grip Egyptian cities.    The warning comes as cities across Egypt is witnessing mass protests calling for the resignation of Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi and early presidential elections.   Counter pro-Morsi demonstrations are also taking place throughout Egypt, with authorities voicing concern over potential eruption of violence on the eve of the first anniversary of Morsi taking office.   The recent unrest and confrontations in Egypt left eight dead, including one American.   Several countries issued similar warnings to its citizens, including the United States, which allowed all non-essential employees at the US Embassy in Cairo to leave Egypt.    The Ministry asked citizens to contact the Jordanian Embassy and consulate in Cairo, noting that emergency hotlines welcome citizens' calls 24 hours a day.   Embassy of Jordan in Cairo 0237486169- 0237485566   Jordanian Ambassador in Cairo 01206555333   Jordan's Consulate in Cairo 01281888887   Foreign Ministry's Operation Desk 55014444 ext. 3428.

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Jordanians in Egypt "Fine," says Jordan's Ambassador in Cairo

01-07-2013 12:31 PM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Jordanian Embassy in Cairo did not receive any complaints or concerns from Jordanian nationals in Egypt, Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt said.

Ambassador Bishr Khasawneh told Ammon News on Monday that all Jordanians in Egypt are fine, noting that no incidents were reported to the embassy since it posted its emergency phone numbers on Sunday.

Khasawneh emphasized that the Embassy's operation room is monitoring developments in Egypt, expressing that the embassy is prepared to deal with any concerns by Jordanian nationals residing in Egypt.

He noted that it is difficult to predict the scenario in Egypt amid continued demonstrations and counter demonstrations with and against Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi.

Khasawneh said that the embassy is in contact with Jordanian nationals in Egypt, who number in the thousands in addition to nearly four thousand Jordanian students.

The Ambassador urged Jordanians in Egypt to exercise extreme caution and be vigilant and avoid demonstration areas out of fear that violence may erupt.

Jordan on Sunday warned Jordanians in Egypt from the ongoing protests and large demonstrations taking place throughout Egypt.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs urged Jordanian nationals, including students, in Egypt to take precautions, avoid demonstration areas, and be vigilant, especially in troubled locations as unrest continues to grip Egyptian cities.   

The warning comes as cities across Egypt is witnessing mass protests calling for the resignation of Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi and early presidential elections.  

Counter pro-Morsi demonstrations are also taking place throughout Egypt, with authorities voicing concern over potential eruption of violence on the eve of the first anniversary of Morsi taking office.

  The recent unrest and confrontations in Egypt left eight dead, including one American.

  Several countries issued similar warnings to its citizens, including the United States, which allowed all non-essential employees at the US Embassy in Cairo to leave Egypt.   

The Ministry asked citizens to contact the Jordanian Embassy and consulate in Cairo, noting that emergency hotlines welcome citizens' calls 24 hours a day.  

Embassy of Jordan in Cairo 0237486169- 0237485566  
Jordanian Ambassador in Cairo 01206555333  
Jordan's Consulate in Cairo 01281888887
  Foreign Ministry's Operation Desk 55014444 ext. 3428.

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