MFA Spokesman's comments in response to media queries on the dispersal of the demonstrations in Cairo by the Egyptian authorities on 14 August 2013

In response to media queries on the dispersal of the demonstrations in Cairo by the Egyptian authorities on 14 August 2013, the MFA Spokesman said:

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Embassy in Cairo are monitoring the developments in Egypt closely. Our Embassy is in touch with Singaporeans, particularly our students in Cairo and there are no reports of affected Singaporeans thus far.

MFA's travel notice issued on 2 August 2013 advising Singaporeans to defer all non-essential travel to Egypt, in particular to Cairo, Alexandria, Sinai and Suez remains valid.

Singaporeans who require consular assistance in Egypt may contact the Singapore Embassy in Cairo or the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours) at:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Cairo
Tel: +202 37490468
Fax: +202 37480562
Duty Officer Tel: +20 109 8064130 (24-hour)
Email: singemb@link.net

MFA Duty Office
Tel: +65 6379 8800 / 8855 (24-hour hotline)
Fax: +65 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg  "

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
14 AUGUST 2013