US Begins Evacuation of Consulate Staff in Adana, Turkey

International media have reported that the United States has started the process of evacuating part of its consulate staff in the city of Adana, located in southern Turkey. According to reports, the US State Department has requested non-essential personnel and their family members to leave the area.

The Washington Post, citing official sources, stated that this decision applies to employees whose presence is not deemed necessary for ongoing consular activities. No further details regarding the reasons for this action have been released.

Al Jazeera also covered the news, reporting that this move comes as part of precautionary measures taken by the US State Department. The city of Adana in southern Turkey holds a strategic position and hosts diplomatic missions of several countries.