Kazakhstanis May Be Barred From Traveling To War Zones
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Kazakhstan may temporarily restrict citizens from traveling to countries affected by military conflicts, Orda.kz reports.
The government is also considering a new procedure for mobilizing national and domestic airlines during crises, as well as the possible purchase of special aircraft for emergency evacuations.
The measures were mentioned in Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s response to a parliamentary inquiry.
The issue arose after Kazakhstan evacuated citizens from the Middle East amid escalating tensions and airspace closures in the region. Officials said some citizens continued traveling to conflict zones during the evacuation, creating an additional burden.
During the evacuation period, some citizens continued traveling to conflict zones, creating an additional burden. In this regard, legislative mechanisms will be developed to temporarily restrict travel to such regions,the response said.
Since the start of the escalation, Kazakhstan has organized 66 evacuation flights. Of these, 27 were funded from the national budget, while 39 were commercial flights paid for by passengers.
The government also plans to improve the rapid mobilization of national and domestic air carriers in crisis situations. Officials may also consider purchasing special aircraft for emergency needs.
Around 4,000 Kazakh tourists were in Middle Eastern countries, according to Touristik Kamkor system codes. The government said about 3,000 people were provided with accommodation, meals, and seats on evacuation and repatriation flights.
Original author: Saule Abdykamit
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