Jordan evacuates 21 citizens from Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
Jordan evacuates 21 citizens from Venezuela and repatriates them to Amman on June 28, 2026, following coordinated rescue and relief efforts.
Evacuation flight brings 21 Jordanians home
On June 28, 2026, a Qatar-provided C-17 cargo aircraft landed in Amman carrying 21 Jordanian citizens evacuated from Caracas following the recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
The flight, which had previously delivered relief supplies to the Venezuelan capital, returned with the evacuees and an accompanying Jordanian military delegation. (sarayanews.com)
Royal directives and interagency coordination
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the repatriation was carried out under direct royal instructions to facilitate the safe return of nationals.
The evacuation was coordinated between the Jordanian Armed Forces — the Arab Army — and the foreign ministry, with logistics and diplomatic liaison conducted alongside Venezuelan and Qatari counterparts. (org.petra.gov.jo)
Humanitarian shipments accompanied the mission
The C-17 that returned the evacuees had earlier flown from Amman to Caracas carrying specialised medical and relief consignments.
Jordan, working with Qatar, dispatched two aid flights on June 25–26 that together transported roughly 52 tonnes of medical supplies, wound-care equipment and essential foodstuffs to support families affected by the disaster. (arabic.cri.cn)
Jordanian search-and-rescue team deployed to Caracas
Alongside airlifted aid and evacuations, Jordan deployed an international search-and-rescue contingent drawn from the Public Security Directorate’s Civil Defence.
The team of 100 specialist personnel, which includes three doctors from the Royal Medical Services, arrived in Caracas earlier in the week and began field operations to locate and assist survivors. (org.petra.gov.jo)
Rescue of a three-year-old hailed as a ‘miracle’
Jordanian rescuers extracted a three-year-old boy from under rubble six days after the earthquakes, a high-profile success that underscored the team’s capabilities in complex urban search scenarios.
Venezuelan officials and regional media described the recovery as a remarkable outcome amid a prolonged and difficult search effort. (alkhaleej.ae)
Acknowledgement of Qatari support and regional cooperation
Jordanian authorities publicly thanked Qatar for providing the C-17 aircraft and for logistical assistance that enabled both the delivery of humanitarian cargo and the evacuation flight.
The multi-state response reflected growing regional cooperation in disaster relief, with airlift capacity, field hospitals and specialised rescue units deployed to bolster Venezuelan emergency operations. (arabic.cri.cn)
Support for evacuees and next operational steps
Jordanian officials said consular teams remain engaged to assist any additional nationals still in Venezuela and to coordinate follow-up medical and social support for those repatriated.
Plans are also underway to send further medical equipment and, if required, a field hospital to provide ongoing care for earthquake victims in affected areas. (jordannews.jo)
The evacuation of 21 Jordanians and the deployment of a 100-strong search-and-rescue team illustrate Amman’s rapid humanitarian response to the Venezuelan earthquakes.
Authorities stressed their readiness to continue supporting relief and repatriation efforts in coordination with partner states, while consular services work to reunite families and ensure returning citizens receive immediate medical and psychosocial assistance.
