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Expat quota bill in Kuwait set to impact migrant workers: Indian Embassy to Kuwait

Many migrant workers and expats in Gulf area will bear the brunt of Coronavirus pandemic with approval of Expat quota bill in Kuwait. Kuwait’s National Assembly has approved draft of expat quota bill to control…

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Nepal Migrant Workers

Nepal Government finally begins issuing labor licenses to migrant workers

Since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic in Jan, many migrant workers that were left with no job and no savings abroad decided to return to Nepal. Following three months of break and lockdown measures,…

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Filipinos in Saudi Arabia

Extension of repatriating 274 migrants bodies from Saudi Arabia to be requested, says Philippines Embassy

The country of Philippines was supposed to ask the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for an extension date from July 4 for repatriating bodies of 274 Overseas Filipino migrant workers (OFW). The Philippines Embassy to Saudi…

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Nepali migrant workers gathered at Tribhuvan International Airport

Government of Nepal faces backlash and criticism by Labour Migration Experts as it decides to resume foreign employment

The Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC), on recommendation of Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security passed the decision of allowing the workers to go for foreign employment. The workers include Nepali citizens, as well…

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near-complete suspension of labour laws in Uttar Pradesh

Changes to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour market

In India, the near-complete suspension of labour laws in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the selective but crucial denials of labour rights in Madhya Pradesh(MP) will lead to anarchy in the labour market, NOGs warned during…

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10,000 illegal immigrants in Italy to be issued passports – Sri Lanka embassy

The Sri Lankan Embassy to Rome is all set to issue regular passports for 10,000 Sri Lankan nationals who have illegally immigrated to Italy. This decision was taken after Italy granted amnesty to all the…

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A group of Asian workers at the construction site

Indian migrant workers in Qatar reach out to Indian embassy for aid against exploitation

Indian migrant workers in Qatar reached out to Indian embassy for help after being stranded in the country with no job, no medical assistance and no hygiene. Thousands of the workers who are living in…

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government of Lebanon has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans

Lebanon agrees to conduct free PCR tests on Sri Lankans waiting to be expatriated – Sri Lankan Embassy

Sri Lankan Embassy to Lebanon confirmed that the Government of Lebanon has agreed to perform PCR tests free of cost on stranded Sri Lankan citizens so that they can be repatriated to their country. Ministry…

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The Entrance of Nepali Embassy located in United Kingdom

Nepali embassy rescues migrant worker in UK

Amid the rising cases of Coronavirus infection, the worries of migrant workers are also increasing with each passing day. Recently, the Nepali Embassy in the United Kingdom rescued a migrant worker who was forcibly thrown…

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98 Indonesian migrant workers went back to their home

Indonesian Embassy assists in repatriation of migrant workers from Brunei

98 Indonesian migrant workers returned to their home country from Brunei Darussalam with the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan earlier in May. The Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Dr Sujatmiko led…

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