About 6,000 have expressed their desire to return home, feeling unsafe.
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Concerns about the safety of Nepalis in the Gulf region are growing due to the ongoing war in West Asia.
So far, 82,100 Nepalis have registered their details through the online system of the Department of Consular Services, and about 6,000 of them have expressed their desire to return home, feeling unsafe. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, although the risk has increased since the war began, the number of those feeling unsafe has been decreasing in recent days. The ministry said it is continuously monitoring and coordinating the situation through its 10 diplomatic missions. The emergency room has been contacted a total of 170 times, including 78 phone calls. Although there were initially more inquiries about security, questions have now increased about when work permits will be issued.
Work permits for Gulf countries have currently been suspended due to the war. However, Nepalis in transit have been rescued and sent to their destinations, and none are currently in transit, according to the ministry. 52 Hajj pilgrims in Jeddah have also returned home.
Meanwhile, about 30 Nepalis have been slightly injured during the war, most of whom have returned home after treatment. In addition, 7 Nepalis have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates on charges of posting war-related content on social media.
The government has said that the safety of Nepalis in West Asia is a top priority and is ready to conduct rescue operations if necessary.
