Middle East Tensions Threaten Livelihoods of Over 1.7 Million Nepali Workers, Expert Warns

Kathmandu. Tensions between the US-Israel and Iran have impacted Gulf nations, where over 1.7 million Nepalis reside. Iran is currently retaliating by targeting US military bases in various Gulf countries.  So far, more than 75,000 Nepali citizens have registered their details to return home. In an interview with Ratopati, labor migration expert Dr. Jeevan Baniya discussed the impact on Nepal's foreign employment sector, the government's rescue efforts, and future challenges. This is an edited excerpt:What kind of impact will the recent tension in the Middle East have on Nepal's foreign employment sector?Apart from Malaysia, a large portion of our foreign...