Uganda: 42 Ugandans Evacuated From Iran Amid Escalating Conflict With Israel

Uganda: 42 Ugandans Evacuated From Iran Amid Escalating Conflict With Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the successful evacuation of 42 Ugandans citizens and two diplomatic staff from Iran, as tensions soar following the outbreak of open hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel on June 13, 2025.

Government sets up emergency evacuation centre in Tehran

By Sulaina Nakidde  As events continue to unfold between Israel and Iran, Uganda’s embassy in Tehran has set up an emergency evacuation coordination centre. This, according to Amb Twaha Matata, the Charge D’ Affaires, will continue to operate until further notice. In a press statement issued last on Friday evening, the Ag Head of Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Margaret Kafeero, says that the government now appeals to any…

Gov't Evacuates 44 Nationals from Iran Amid Rising Tensions with Israel

The Government of Uganda, through its Embassy in Tehran, has successfully coordinated the safe evacuation of 42 Ugandan nationals and two diplomatic staff from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Turkey. This follows the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and the State of Israel on 13th June 2025, which significantly disrupted regional security and posed serious risks to foreign nationals. The evacuation was spearheaded by the Ugan…

Uganda Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the commencement of evacuation operations for its citizens stranded in Iran, as tensions flare across the Middle East. In a statement released Wednesday night, the ministry emphasised its commitment to the safety and well-being of all Ugandans affected by the unfolding regional crisis, noting that operations are underway in collaboration with Ugandan embassies and the governments of both Iran an…

42 Ugandans Safely Evacuated from Iran Amid Rising Israel-Iran Conflict

In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel that began on June 13, 2025, the Uganda Embassy in Tehran has successfully overseen the evacuation of 42 Ugandan students and two diplomatic staff to Turkey. The operation was coordinated through an Emergency Evacuation Coordination Centre established in Turkey by the embassy. Working in collaboration with the Uganda Embassy in Ankara and under the direction of the Ministry of Foreig…

Uganda Starts Evacuating Citizens from Iran

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