Due to the logistical difficulties, such as lack of vessels to bring the troops home, evacuation took place gradually and those not yet evacuated were left under Muslim protection.
Namun karena adanya kesulitan logistik, seperti kurangnya kapal untuk membawa pasukan, evakuasi berlangsung secara bertahap dan mereka yang belum bisa dipulangkan dijaminkan perlindungan orang-orang Islam.