Pinoys in troubled Yemen get Nov. 30 deadline to register for repatriation

Amid the continued violence in Yemen, Filipinos there were urged anew to register for repatriation — and do so on or before Nov. 30.

The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia, which has consular jurisdiction over Yemen, noted Yemen remains under Alert Level 3 (voluntary repatriation).

"The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh urges all Filipinos in all cities and regions of Yemen to update their registration with the Embassy, or if they have not registered in the past, by accomplishing the registration form on the website of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh www.philembassy-riyadh.org," it said in a statement.

"Filipinos should decide and arrange to leave Yemen immediately, and not later than 30 November 2014," it added.

The alert level in Yemen was raised due to the occupation of the capital city of Sana'a by Shi'ite Muslim Houthi rebels, blamed for the recent deaths of 15 people after an explosives-laden car was driven into a hospital in the city.

The Houthis captured Sana'a after overrunning an army brigade affiliated to the moderate Islamist Islah party, making them effectively the power brokers in the country.

For now, a total deployment ban is imposed on Yemen, and all travels there, including those who are on vacation and returning to Yemen, will not be allowed.

In the meantime, the embassy advised Filipinos who wish to avail of voluntary repatriation to coordinate with the Crisis Management Team in Sana’a.

The embassy said Filipinos in Yemen may contact the following:

Crisis Management Team
Movenpick Hotel Sana’a  
Berlin Street, Sana’a, Yemen
Mobile: +967 73 384 4958

Also, Filipinos in Yemen may contact designated Filipino community Area Coordinators and leaders for more information.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh continues to monitor the situation in Yemen and will provide further advisories.

For its part, he United Nations voiced great concern over serious human rights abuses in Yemen in recent months.

It particularly voiced concern over the situation of children, especially those seen "manning checkpoints, on board armed vehicles, patrolling streets and present in schools that have been used for military purposes." —Joel Locsin/KBK, GMA News

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