War: Ivory Coast Evacuates Citizens, Diplomats From Lebanon

The Ivory Coast government evacuated its ambassador, diplomatic staff, and several nationals from Lebanon on Saturday due to escalating regional conflict, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

The evacuation included around 100 Ivorian citizens residing in Lebanon, with approximately 60 expressing a desire to return home.

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Ivory Coast organized this repatriation operation in response to “the increasing tensions between the Israeli army and Hezbollah fighters,” the ministry explained.

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Around 20 individuals departed on Friday, and additional citizens will be flown out as seats become available on commercial flights, the ministry added.

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