People who are trapped in Qatar due to the ongoingMiddle East conflicthave been given advice about how to stay safe, and when it might be possible to return home again. Thousands have remained stranded in the country since last weekend.
TheForeign Officesaid: "Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption[in Qatar]. Stay away from areas around security ormilitaryfacilities. Follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information."
British nationals have also been advised toregister online hereto let the UK government know that they are inQatar. Once registered, people will be sent any important updates on safety and efforts to get them back home.
According to the latest Foreign Office update, still current as of March 6, people were urged to take a few simple steps to ensure their safety. Citizens and tourists in the country were given a shelter-in-place order from February 28, when attacks from Iran began in retaliation for the first wave of joint attacks launched by the US andIsrael.
People should "follow the instructions of the local authorities" as these orders may remain in place. The Foreign Office added: "If you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection."
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At the time of writing (March 6), the Foreign Office advises against "all but essential travel" to and from Qatar. One person's idea of an 'essential' reason to travel might differ from another's.
In the eyes of the UK Foreign Office, essential travel is loosely defined. On its website, a spokesperson explained what exceptions might be made for the current advice around safe travel.
They said: "We sometimes advise against all but essential travel. You must decide whether your travel is essential.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
