The decision to suspend the issuance of work permits for Russia and Ukraine “is aimed at minimizing loss of life and will remain in effect until further notice.”
Nepal says it will stop issuing work permits to its citizens in Russia and Ukraine after at least 10 Nepalese fighters died while serving in the Russian army. Reuters writes about it.
The Department for Employment Abroad explained that the decision to suspend the issuance of work permits for Russia and Ukraine “is aimed at reducing human casualties and will remain in effect until further notice.”
In order to work abroad, Nepali migrant workers must obtain a permit from the government, which provides them with government support in case of emergencies or compensation to their families in the event of the migrant worker’s death.
It is reported that, according to official data, over the past two years, more than 800 Nepalese have received permission for non-military work in Russia, while up to 200 Nepalese citizens are serving in the Russian army, and about 100 Nepalese the missing. .
It was earlier reported that Nepal has demanded from Moscow not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army and to return all Nepalese citizens immediately.
Source: korrespondent
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