Australia warns its citizens against traveling to Syria, urges its nationals to leave

The Australian government has confirmed that the security situation in Syria continues to pose a significant risk to the safety of civilians, warning its citizens against traveling there.

The Australian Foreign Ministry said in an official statement that the security situation in Syria is "extremely volatile," with ongoing clashes in various areas resulting in a large number of civilian deaths and injuries.

The ministry urged all Australians currently existed in Syria to remain in safe locations and leave as soon as possible, noting the possibility of airports and border crossings being closed without notice.

It also stressed that land crossings with Lebanon are subject to sudden closures due to shelling and armed clashes, and advised those wishing to use them to coordinate in advance with the relevant authorities in neighboring countries.

The statement emphasized the importance of always carrying personal identification documents and urged Australian citizens to leave Syria as soon as possible, warning that airlines may cancel flights at any time and that land routes may be closed without prior notice.

The Australian Foreign Ministry advised its citizens to consult the official safety and health guidelines on its website before making any travel decisions.

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