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37 Bulgarians and their family members are asking for help to leave the Gaza Strip

Gaza, October 18
Photo: BGNES

Thirty-seven Bulgarian citizens and members of their families in the Gaza Strip have requested evacuation assistance from the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the representations in Ramallah, Cairo and Tel Aviv.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that opportunities for the people to leave the region are currently being sought in coordination with other EU Member States, as well as with partner countries.

No information has been received about dead or injured Bulgarian citizens and members of their families, the Foreign Ministry's announcement also reads.




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