China News Service, May 23. According to the WeChat public account "Consular Express" of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the security situation in Somalia continues to be severe.

Recently, extremist rebels have launched frequent armed attacks in Sodo, causing serious casualties.

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Somalia remind Chinese citizens not to travel to Somalia in the near future, and have evacuated or moved to relatively safe areas as soon as possible by local personnel and institutions.

In case of emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese Embassy in Somalia.

  In view of the above-mentioned special circumstances, if Chinese citizens insist on going to or staying in relevant areas, the parties may face higher security risks and affect the effectiveness of obtaining assistance.

  Somalia police call: 888

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours):

  +86-10-12308

  +86-10-59913991

  Consular protection and assistance numbers of the Chinese Embassy in Somalia:

  +252-617023354