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Article

1 Jun 2021

Author:
Chandan Kumar Mandal, Kathmandu Post (Nepal)

Migrant rights experts and defenders urge Nepal government to set up mechanism to rescue stranded workers

"Migrant rights activists call for a mechanism for rescuing stranded workers" 28 May 2021

As thousands of Nepali workers remain stranded in various labour destination countries due to Covid-19 restrictions, migrant rights activists and experts have called for a permanent mechanism to rescue the workers.

After the Nepal government suspended international flights three weeks ago to stem the spread of Covid-19, the workers remain stuck in various countries. The suspension will remain in force until May 31, if not extended further.

....... As per the government’s estimates, in the Gulf region, there are nearly 400,000 Nepali workers in Qatar; 400,000 in Saudi Arabia; 200,000 in the United Arab Emirates; 70,000 in Kuwait; 25,000 in Bahrain; and 20,000 in Oman. And nearly 400,000 Nepalis are living and working in Malaysia.