Indonesia Alerts Citizens in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi Tension
Indonesia urges its nationals in Saudi Arabia to strengthen vigilance amid local security risks.
Indonesia has alerted its citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant due to security concerns caused by the Houthi group from Yemen. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Saudi authorities have issued warnings regarding potential security risks in major cities like Mecca, Jeddah, and Taif. Indonesian envoys in Saudi Arabia are urging their citizens to follow official instructions and cooperate with local authorities.
On September 15, Saudi authorities instructed residents to stay indoors, avoid crowded areas, and adhere to government guidance. The Saudi Civil Defense declared the situation resolved, allowing the public to return to normal activities. No Indonesian nationals were impacted by the incident, but Indonesian officials in Saudi Arabia are maintaining close surveillance and collaborating with local authorities.
In case of emergencies, Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia should contact the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh at +966 569173990 or the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah at +966 50 360 9667. Meanwhile, the Coalition for the Restoration of Legitimacy in Yemen confirmed that Saudi Arabian air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone attempting to enter Mecca's airspace.
This was the second attempt to target the holy city, following a previous attempt using a ballistic missile in July 2017. The Houthis denied any threat to Mecca or other Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
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