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Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Southern Seleya, Majatra as tensions heat up
Embassy staff is recalled from Beiteynu and Alduria to avoid conflict
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 8, 5472


Vacationing Kalistani citizens attempting to return from Bayonville, Alduria to Kaliburg are delayed due to flight cancellation

Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Dame Diane Smith, has issued travel warnings for all Kalistani citizens who are attempting to travel to Southern Seleya and to Majatra in light of the growing hot war between Lourenne and Beiteynu. In addition, Embassy staff and their families have been recalled from Beiteynu's capital of Yishelem, due to non-specific terror threats and general hostility. The Empire will maintain limited consular services in Yishelem for the time being, to allow for Kalistanis who are in Beiteynu to depart. If additional danger to Kalistani lives are noted, the Foreign Minister will call for a suspension of consular services.

"The situation just in that general area is very unstable and very tense," said Smith. "Badara is joining the war on Beiteynu's side, and despite our proclamation of neutrality, we've had to suspend some business in Badara as well, because we can't be putting our people in harm's way. It's a powder keg, and Her Majesty believes it is just better to get Kalistanis out of that part of the world all together until these nations resolve their conflicts."

When asked about Her Imperial Majesty's diplomatic posture toward the Beiteynu Government, Smith was emphatic: "Her Majesty still officially recognizes the Beiteynese government and from our perspective, relations are still normal. We have not heard of any changes in posture toward the Empire by Beiteynu, and it is in our interest to retain cordial, open and frank relations with the government in Yishelem. This recall of our embassy staff is a temporary situation: it is not a protest involving the war. Our Ambassador has expressed this posture to Beiteynu, and we have made it clear that we wish to remain neutral, but we also must look to the safety of our people as well. I have every expectation that the Ambassador and the Embassy staff will return following the conclusion of this war."

As for Lourenne, the Foreign Minister did not announce any travel restrictions or recall of staff. "The security situation in Lourenne is normal," said Dame Smith. "We have no threats, nor would we expect any, toward Kalistani citizens, businesspeople, or diplomatic staff. We retain the warmest relations with the Government of the United Kingdom. Our concern is for the safety of people travelling toward and in war zones."

The travel advisory, which is expected to continue indefinitely, affects trips to Saridan, Mordusia, Alduria, Rildanor and Kanjor, all of Majatra, and the southern half of Artania, which are adjacent to contested naval zones. Indrala is not included in the travel advisory, and Dovani, Keris and all nations in northern Seleya are also not considered "dangerous" for Kalistani Travel. The recall of Embassy Staff only extends to Beiteynu and Alduria.