Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Nepal government has suspended the issuance of work permits to its citizens to travel to Russia and Ukraine following the death of at least 10 Nepalese citizens who joined the Russian Army in the ongoing war between the two neighbours, media reports said on Thursday. World News | Nepal Halts Work Permits to Russia and Ukraine After Death of Nepali Citizens Fighting for Russian Army.
Nepal s Department of Foreign Employment, in a notice, said that the matter was of serious concern as several Nepali youths were being illegally recruited into the Russian Army, My Republica newspaper reported.