Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an alert following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement in southern Saudi Arabia.
Attacks against Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi movement are continuing. Between September 8 and 9, the Houthis attacked civilian facilities, including energy-related facilities, and military installations across southern Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes on their strongholds. By the 11th, the Houthis had taken control of a broad area along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The attacks have occurred intermittently, and the outlook for the situation remains uncertain.
For the border area of southern Saudi Arabia adjoining Yemen, a Level 3 travel advisory (Avoid All Travel) has been issued due to the possibility of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges people not to travel to the area for any purpose. A Level 4 travel advisory (Evacuate and Avoid All Travel) has also been issued for all of Yemen. The ministry similarly urges people not to travel to Yemen for any purpose and calls on those already in the country to evacuate immediately.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on people currently staying in Saudi Arabia or planning to visit the country to check the travel advisories and alerts that have been issued, and to obtain the latest information, including flight information, from multiple sources. Those staying locally are urged to ensure their own safety by following instructions from local authorities, including evacuation orders, and by avoiding military facilities and similar locations.
The ministry also urges people to strictly refrain from taking photos or videos of military facilities or attack sites, even from a distance, as doing so may be subject to enforcement action by local authorities. It also encourages registration with Tabi-Regi, Japan’s overseas travel registration service, and submission of a residence notification by those staying abroad for three months or longer.
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