Nepal Launches Special Flights to Evacuate Citizens from West Asia Amid Rising Tensions

Summary

Nepal government launches special flights from April 3 to 5 to evacuate Nepali citizens from West Asia amid rising tensions and suspended regular flights.

Key Points
  • The Nepal government is operating special flights to evacuate Nepali citizens from West Asia due to escalating tensions.
  • Special flights will be conducted by Nepal Airlines from April 3 to April 5 for routes including Dubai and Dammam.
  • Regular flights to West Asia have been suspended since February 28 because of the security situation.
  • On April 1, 291 Nepali citizens and the bodies of 9 deceased individuals were brought back to Nepal via Kuwait Airways.
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