Britain Pulls Some Embassy Staff out of South Sudan
Britain is temporarily withdrawing some UK-based staff from its embassy in South Sudan because of the deadly unrest in the capital Juba, the Foreign Office said Wednesday.
It also advised Britons not to travel to Juba and the neighboring area, and said those who were already there should stay at home.
"Due to the current instability in Juba the Foreign Office has taken the decision to temporarily withdraw some staff and dependents," a spokesman said.
"The embassy remains open, however should British nationals in Juba require consular assistance we ask that you contact the Foreign Office in London via text, online or by phone."
A spokesman declined to say how many staff were being pulled out following days of fierce fighting that has killed hundreds of people and sent thousands fleeing to U.N. bases.
The United States on Tuesday ordered all its non-emergency embassy staff to leave South Sudan.
Source: Agence France Presse
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