Government forms emergency team, embassy moves to repatriate body as Nepal monitors West Asia situation
Summary
The Nepalese government has formed an emergency response team to monitor and ensure the safety of 1.8 million Nepali citizens in West Asia following a fatal attack in Abu Dhabi, with repatriation efforts underway for the deceased.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal has formed an emergency response team to monitor the safety of around 1.8 million Nepali citizens in West Asia.
- A Nepali youth was killed in an attack at Sheikh Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi has begun the repatriation process and coordinated with the deceased's family and district officials.
- The Department of Consular Services has developed an online system to track and assist Nepali nationals in West Asia, with daily situation reports sent to Kathmandu.
