KATHMANDU, MARCH 14

The government has confirmed that seven more Nepalis serving in the Russian army have lost their lives.

In a press statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the deaths of Purna Bahadur from Dhading, Nabin Shahi from Jajarkot, Padam Bahadur Ghimire from Udayapur, Ganga Ram Adhikari from Jhapa, Jit Bahadur BK from Baglung, Sanjaya KC from Banke, and Sundar Moktan from Rasuwa. The Ministry did not provide further details about the deceased individuals.

The Ministry reiterated Nepal's policy of not allowing Nepali citizens to be recruited into foreign countries' armies, except for some friendly countries under existing agreements.

Additionally, it reminded Nepalis to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to travel to Russia, except for government officials, Russian scholarship holders, and those involved in professions and businesses.

Furthermore, the Ministry stated that the government continues its diplomatic efforts with top priority to repatriate Nepalis recruited in the Russian army.

'The Russian government has been requested again for the repatriation of Nepalis working there and to ensure treatment for those injured, as well as provide compensation to the families of Nepalis who lost their lives while serving in the Russian army,' said the MoFA.