West Asia unrest: Nepalis stranded in transits start leaving towards destinations
Summary
Nepali citizens stranded in transit points due to unrest in West Asia have started continuing their journeys as flights resume and safety measures take effect. Fifty-two stranded Hajj pilgrims have returned home, and 33 received visas for Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports casualties and ongoing support efforts.
Key Points
- Nepali citizens stranded in transit cities like Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Kuwait are now resuming travel as flights resume.
- Fifty-two Hajj pilgrims stranded in Jeddah returned to Nepal on March 19.
- 33 Nepalis obtained visas to travel to Saudi Arabia from Kuwait City amid the unrest.
- One Nepali was killed and 20 injured due to attacks in the UAE; most injured have been discharged.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs formed an Emergency Response Team and operates a 24/7 Emergency Control Room to support citizens.
- Seven Nepalis were arrested for sharing panic-inducing content on social media during the crisis.
- The number of Nepalis seeking help via the Ministry's system has declined, with no new unsafe reports on the latest day.
