Unrest in Chile in October affected some Vietnamese in this country.

In recent years, the situation in the world and the region has been complicated in both traditional and non-traditional security aspects. Terrorism, conflict, serious accidents and natural disasters occur suddenly and continuously in many parts of the world requiring the protection of citizens to be professional.

The Consular Department has worked closely with the domestic and foreign authorities to promptly implement crisis response measures, carry out the search and support of Vietnamese citizens in foreign countries. Please point out a few examples:

Unrest in Chile in October affected some Vietnamese who are present in this country. On October 21, the Chilean government continued to impose a night-time curfew in the wake of violent protests that killed 11 people. In an interview with the Voice of Vietnam radio, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Vinh - Third Secretary of the Embassy of Vietnam in Chile shared about the protection of citizens here.

Specifically, the Vietnamese Embassy in Santiago on October 21 provided assistance to four Vietnamese tourists who were stranded at the airport unable to access Santiago due to a curfew and canceled flights to Peru. However, today they contacted and booked a ticket to return home. In addition, the Embassy also posted on the Web to update the current situation in Chile and provide contact numbers, as well as phone numbers for citizen protection, email for citizens who need support can contact. The embassy also recommends that citizens comply with Chilean government regulations on curfew hours, do not go near places where riots or protests occur.

In Chile, the number of Vietnamese communities is not large, but the Embassy also sends mail to the communities to inform the situation and make recommendations. The protests also affected the lives of Vietnamese people living and working in Chile. Some Vietnamese eateries are not open, travel is limited and cautious. If necessary, you can contact the Embassy's phone number or information for embassy support to protect citizens.

Legal support for Doan Thi Huong, who was arrested and tried in Malaysia

Previously, the protection of citizens has recorded very typical and complicated cases, receiving great attention from public opinion such as: Legal support for citizens Doan Thi Huong was arrested and tried in Malaysia; Protection of Vietnamese workers in distress on a flight of Papua New Guinea Airlines on September 28; Dealing with 152 Vietnamese people believed to flee when entering Taiwan in December 2018; Recommend and protect Vietnamese citizens attending major international sporting events (ASIAD in Indonesia, World Cup 2018 in Russia, AFF Suzuki Cup 2018); Take measures to protect citizens against 15 Vietnamese in distress in Egypt on the New Year.

Timely implementing protective measures against Vietnamese victims of a 13-story building fire in Ratchathewi District, Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok, Thailand killed 03 people, wounded 61 people on April 3, 2018; Quickly deploy the necessary protective measures in the case of the death of Vietnamese students in Germany in March 2017, representative agencies in relevant localities such as our Consulate General in Frankfurt, Our Embassy in Finland, proactively asked Vietnam Airlines Branches in Frankfurt, universities in Finland and Germany to support air tickets, finance and hotel rental costs when the family came to Germany. Post-settlement.

Timely implementing protective measures for Vietnamese victims of a 13-story building fire in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand.

Actively coordinate with the labor receiving company, dispatching company and local authorities to take the injured to the hospital for timely treatment, return the body of the deceased victim to the country, send officials to participate attending court hearings, supporting procedures for victims' relatives to receive compensation of up to USD 137,844, equivalent to over VND 3 billion, in a labor accident in Qatar in October 2016, causing 02 people were killed and 04 injured.

Returning home to safety 03 crew members aboard Naham3 captured by Somali pirates in 2012 and 03 Royal cargo ships 16 (November 11, 2016), Giang Hai (February 19, 2017) and Phu An 268 (March 6) / 2017) attacked by pirates in the same Sulu area of ​​the contiguous sea between the Philippines and Malaysia; Struggling to protect the legitimate rights and interests of fishing vessels / fishermen in the case of 02 Vietnamese fishermen killed by Philippine Coast Guard on September 23, 2017, the case of Thai Coast Guard ship chasing fishing boats Kien Giang province killed 01 and injured 2 fishermen on 11/11/2015.

Hoang Anh