16,000 Nepali nationals in war zone register online for help
Summary
Approximately 16,000 Nepali nationals in Gulf countries have registered online following escalated tensions in West Asia due to conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Nepal's government has formed an Emergency Response Team to assist and ensure their safety.
Key Points
- 16,000 Nepali nationals in Gulf countries registered online with Nepal's Department of Consular Services within 24 hours.
- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) headed by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai to coordinate assistance.
- An Emergency Control Room with a 24-hour hotline and grievance handling system will be established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Nepal assures the safety of Nepali nationals in West Asia and urges reliance on official information amid the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
