Flight disruptions slow repatriation of 38 Nepali bodies from Gulf
Summary
Flight disruptions caused by the ongoing war in the Persian Gulf have delayed the repatriation of 38 Nepali bodies from Gulf countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating efforts to bring them back amid flight challenges.
Key Points
- The war in the Persian Gulf has caused flight disruptions delaying the repatriation of 38 Nepali bodies from various Gulf countries.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed only one Nepali death due to the conflict, while others died from unrelated causes.
- Nepali nationals have registered on an online platform for evacuation, with over 86,420 registrations reported by the ministry.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a 10-point reform agenda, including passport act amendments, AI virtual assistance, and establishing a rescue and relief fund for Nepalis abroad.
