National Human Rights Commission Urges Government to Prioritize Safety and Evacuation of Nepalis in Conflict Zones

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has urged attention to the safety and rescue of Nepalis residing in countries affected by conflict.

The Commission expressed serious concern and interest regarding the inconvenience that may be caused to Nepali citizens due to the uncertain situation in the Middle East following the Israel-US attack in Iran on Saturday, and the potential impact on Nepali nationals in that region.

'As the state is the guardian of its citizens, it is the state's responsibility to ensure the safety, protection, and rescue of its citizens as needed, regardless of which country they are in globally. In this adverse situation, the government must immediately take initiative to collect data on its citizens in war-affected or impacted countries, gather necessary information about the latest situation, and rescue citizens at risk and bring them back home,' stated the press release signed by Dr. Tikaram Pokharel of the Commission.

The press release mentioned that the government needs to effectively mobilize its diplomatic missions and also coordinate and collaborate with Non-Resident Nepali Associations in the respective countries.

The Commission has urged the Government of Nepal and diplomatic missions abroad to collect data to assess the risk for the safety and protection of Nepali citizens in war-affected or impacted areas, and to rescue and repatriate citizens from highly affected areas.

The Commission has also requested Non-Resident Nepali Association organizations in those countries to coordinate and cooperate in the work of ensuring the safety and rescue of Nepali citizens.