Nepali Political Leaders Urge Government to Prioritize Safety of Citizens Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Summary
Nepali political leaders have urged the government to prioritize the safety and security of Nepalis residing in the Middle East amid escalating military tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Key Points
- Nepali political parties including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Swatantra Party have called for government action to protect Nepalis in the Middle East.
- Leaders such as Gagan Thapa, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Rabi Lamichhane emphasized vigilance and government support for Nepali workers abroad.
- The ongoing conflict includes US and Israeli military attacks on Iran, with Iran retaliating by attacking US bases in the region.
- Senior leaders including former PM Baburam Bhattarai and Speaker Devraj Ghimire stressed the importance of safety measures and informed status updates for Nepalis in the affected countries.
