Nepalis in Russian Army : DNA testing underway to confirm identity of deceased

KATHMANDU: In light of the tragic loss of Nepalis in Russia, efforts to confirm their identities have intensified through DNA testing of their relatives. The Russian government has requested DNA samples from the families of the deceased, prompting the Nepali government to facilitate genetic testing. The Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken proactive steps by forwarding genetic samples of several individuals to the Nepal Police Central Office. On Tuesday, samples from seven persons were dispatched, followed by an additional sample on Wednesday. These samples pertain to the relatives of Khom...

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In Pictures: Families of Nepalis in Russian Army begin hunger strike

KATHMANDU, April 19: Families of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian Army have started a mass hunger strike. On Friday, the families of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian army started a mass hunger strike in Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu.

In Pictures: Families of Nepalis in Russian Army begin hunger strike

KATHMANDU, April 19: Families of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian Army have started a mass hunger strike. On Friday, the families of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian army started a mass hunger strike in Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu.

15 protesters demanding protection for Nepalis in Russian Army, arrested

The police have detained 15 people who protested in front of the south gate of Singha Durbar today, demanding the protection of the lives of Nepalis serving in the Russian army.

Russia ‘not interested’ in repatriating Nepalis in Russian Army

KATHMANDU: Despite the government’s assertion that Russia is cooperating in repatriating Nepalis involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict from the Russian side, the response from Russian authorities suggests otherwise. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, recently reached out to Russian Ambassador Aleksei Novikov to request assistance in repatriating Nepali workers engaged […]

Step up Diplomatic Efforts to Bring Back Nepalis in Russian Army

In a sobering revelation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. This announcement comes amidst Nepal's prohibition on the recruitment of its nationals in foreign armies, with exceptions made only for the national armies of select friendly nations. Tragically, these individuals lost their lives in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Step up Diplomatic Efforts to Bring Back Nepalis in Russian Army

In a sobering revelation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. This announcement comes amidst Nepal's prohibition on the recruitment of its nationals in foreign armies, with exceptions made only for the national armies of select friendly nations. Tragically, these individuals lost their lives in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.