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One of 18 Jamaican students leaves Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reporting that one of the 18 Jamaican students studying in Russia has left the country.
 
Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, Ariel Bowen, Director of the Consular Department, said the ministry was able to secure assistance for the student following a special request.
 
She disclosed that the other Jamaican students are making plans to leave the country.
 
The ministry has provided the students with guidance and information on no-visa-required countries and routes.
 
Earlier this month, Jamaicans in Russia were told to leave as soon as practicable, as the situation was becoming increasingly difficult because of various sanctions imposed in response to Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
 
No more Jamaicans in Ukraine       
                                                                           
In the meantime, Frantz Hall, Undersecretary of the Diaspora, Protocol and Consular Affairs Division, has said the Foreign Affairs Ministry is not aware of any Jamaicans who might still be in Ukraine.
 
The ministry evacuated more than 25 Jamaicans from Ukraine recently.
 
This followed Russia's military invasion of the country on February 24.
 


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