Long conflict: Indonesia temporarily closes its embassy in Yemen
The Indonesian government has decided to temporarily close the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sana'a, Yemen. President Joko Widodo supports the closure.
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On 17 July 2019, President Joko Widodo signed Presidential Decree No. 18 of 2019 on the temporary closure of the Indonesian embassy in Sana'a.
The decision takes into account the long conflict. The dangerous political and security situation in Yemen has prevented the embassy in Sana'a from carrying out its diplomatic duties and mission.
The duties and functions of the embassy in Sana'a, Republic of Yemen, are now carried out by the Indonesian embassy in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
The budget for the embassy in Sana'a has also been suspended. The embassy may reopen when local conditions allow.