Nepal's U-Turn on No Foreign Help for Flood Rescue, Allows Teams From India, China
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Shisir Khanal, Nepal's Foreign Minister, calls on the international community to "unite to preserve the Himalayan ecosystem," after the deadly mudshed that killed more than 600 people on Wednesday.
So far, 675 people have died and more than 2,400 are missing in Nepal due to the devastating floods caused by the glacier burst. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal expressed gratitude for the assistance from India and China, among other countries, and dismissed reports that Nepal had rejected foreign aid. Fifty-seven tons of relief supplies and a technical team have arrived from India, while tunnel rescue experts have also arrived from China.
Nepal's U-turn on no foreign help for flood rescue, allows teams from India, China
Nepal has reversed its decision to reject foreign rescue assistance following international pressure over missing nationals. India, China, Australia and South Korea will provide specialised support for tunnel rescues, DNA testing and forensic identification after devastating flash floods.
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Nepal has decided to accept limited assistance from foreign countries for specialised rescue and forensic operations following the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods. The decision came after pressure from several countries whose citizens remain unaccounted for following the disaster. According to reports, Nepal will now permit specialist teams from India, China, Australia and South Korea to assist with operations requiring expertise… Continue r…
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