Nepal Prepares Evacuation Plans for Citizens in Middle East Conflict Zones
Summary
Nepal's government has established a Situation Center to prepare for the evacuation of up to 3 million Nepali citizens in conflict-affected Middle East regions, with continuous monitoring and planning.
Key Points
- Nepal has begun preparations for potentially evacuating millions of Nepali citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East.
- A Situation Center has been established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to maintain updates and plan rescue operations.
- Approximately 1.9 to 2 million Nepalis are officially abroad, with numbers rising to 2.5 to 3 million considering informal sectors.
- The government affirms its commitment to rescue all affected Nepali citizens if necessary and will address issues of those stuck in transit.
