Repatriation of citizens begins and a new border security force to be formed: last 7 days in Nepal

Nepali citizens repatriated from Myanmar after coronavirus pandemic arrive in Kathmandu's international airport

Nepali citizens repatriated from Myanmar after coronavirus pandemic arrive in Kathmandu's international airport. Source: AAP/Sipa USA Prabin Ranabhat / SOPA Images/Si

With the arrival of 26 people from the United Arab Emirates and 168 from Myanmar, the Nepali government has officially started repatriating its citizens stranded abroad due to coronavirus crisis and government plans for a new border security force. Listen here to find out what else made the headlines in Nepal in the last 7 days.


This news report is available in the Nepali language version of our website. Click on the link below to read.

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Repatriation of citizens begins and a new border security force to be formed: last 7 days in Nepal | SBS Nepali