Government to issue labour permits to Nepalis working in Iraq
Summary
The Government of Nepal will issue labour permits to Nepalis working in Iraq, legitimizing nearly 30,000 workers despite a previously imposed ban due to security concerns.
Key Points
- The Nepalese government has decided to issue labour permits to Nepalis currently working in Iraq.
- The Cabinet meeting endorsed the proposal to document Nepali migrant workers in Iraq with support from multiple ministries.
- Nepalis holding Iraqi residence cards will be eligible for labour permits if they apply during visits to Nepal.
- The permit issuance addresses issues caused by the ban on Nepali workers going to Iraq after 2004, which was due to security concerns following killings of Nepalis.
