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Saudi Arabia· RiyadhUS orders non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia due to security risks
The US Embassy in Riyadh has ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to depart Saudi Arabia, citing safety risks and Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Background
The United States and Saudi Arabia have a long-standing strategic partnership. However, regional security concerns, particularly from Houthi actions, have periodically impacted the safety of foreign nationals and diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia.
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US orders non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia due to security risks
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The US State Department has ordered non-essential personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to security concerns.
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