6,000 Nepalis in Gulf apply to return home
Summary
At least 6,000 Nepalis in the Gulf region have applied to return home amid the ongoing West Asia war, as the Nepalese government monitors the situation and aids stranded nationals.
Key Points
- At least 6,000 Nepalis in Gulf countries have applied to return home due to unsafe conditions amid the West Asia war.
- The Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has registered 82,100 Nepalis online for safety monitoring and possible evacuation.
- Iranian authorities have detained Nepali citizen Amit Jha in the Hormuz region with other crew members of his ship.
- Seven Nepalis were detained in UAE for sharing war-related videos on social media, facing legal penalties.
- The government has stopped issuing new Gulf labor permits but is facilitating the return or transit of Nepalis, including rescuing stranded nationals.
