The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue.

Summary:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal reported the arrest of 11 Nepalis in West Asia for spreading fake news related to the ongoing conflict in the region. Over 86,000 Nepali nationals have registered for rescue through the ministry’s online system. The ministry is actively coordinating with Nepali missions abroad, managing flight and labor permit concerns, and working to repatriate the bodies of deceased Nepali citizens. Additionally, a Nepali citizen named Amrit Jha is detained in Iran, with the ministry monitoring his case.

Key Points:

  • 11 Nepalis arrested in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman for spreading false information on social media.
  • 86,420 Nepalis registered for rescue via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ online system.
  • The ministry has set up a hotline and formed a Rapid Response Team across nine missions.
  • Main concerns from Nepalis abroad include flight conditions, return timelines, and labor permit inquiries.
  • Bodies of 38 deceased Nepalis are yet to be repatriated due to flight delays; efforts ongoing.
  • Amrit Jha, a Nepali detained in Iran, is safe; the ministry is liaising with legal representatives and authorities.

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