BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

27/07/2006

442 Belarusian citizens evacuated from Middle East conflict zone

By date for July 26, Belarus evacuated 442 persons - mostly Belarusian citizens - from Middle East conflict zone, a REGNUM correspondent was informed at Belarusian foreign ministry press office.

It is worth stressing, Belarusian diplomats in Syria settled all organization problems, providing their compatriots, who were leaving Lebanon, with foodstuff and transportation up to airport. Byelorussian consulate in Damascus rendered consulate assistance to families with children and coordinated motorcade security with Israeli authorities.

It is worth reminding; on July 26, 2006, 107 Belarusian citizens, including 44 children, and one citizen of Russia, arrived to Minsk from Damask with National Belavia Airline's second special flight. On July 25, the Belarusian citizens were evacuated from Lebanon by a Belarusian motorcade.

Source:

http://www.regnum.ru/english/680108.html