- The government has asked the Indians to stay indoors in conflict zone and outside the as well specially in Najaf, Karbala and Basra zone
- Since a significant numbers stay in southern cities of Iraq who wish to return back an advisory has been issued by the government
- Joint committee of Indian and Iraq officials to assist Indians in Baghdad is set up to handle immigration issues
- Round a clock help number has been set up in Baghdad for Indians who wish to return
- So far the Indians 39 abducted men and 46 nurses are not harmed and are safe
- 17 Indians have been evacuated from conflict zone and are safe in Baghdad they will reach India shortly
- Around 85 Indians are in the violent hit areas have contacted the Indian government and 46 nurses are safe who are trapped in the hospital
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/17-indians-evacuated-from-conflict-zone/article6146948.ece
Exams Perspective:
- Indian Diaspora in Iraq
- Sectarian Violence in Iraq