Nepal Government Allows Foreign Search and Rescue Teams After Floods Amid Pressure
On August 29, 2026, the Nepal government reversed its decision to reject foreign search and rescue teams following pressure from several countries. The change came after a near disaster on Wednesday, with the government stating it no longer needed cooperation with other nations for its operations. The decision was announced by the Kathmandu Post and reported by berita-harian.
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the-daily-prothom-alo states Nepal government stated there is no need for cooperation with any other country in their search and rescue operations.
Nepal government stated there is no need for cooperation with any other country in their search and rescue operations.
berita-harian mentions pressure from several countries as the reason for the decision change.
Nepal government changed its initial decision to reject foreign assistance in the post-flood search and rescue operation following 'pressure' from several countries.
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MOSCOW: The Nepali government has changed its initial decision to reject foreign assistance in the post-flood search and rescue operation following 'pressure' from several countries, reported the Kathmandu Post, citing a senior government official.
After the near disaster on Wednesday, Nepal has accepted the proposal for international search and rescue teams. The government of the country stated that there is no need for cooperation with any other country in their search and rescue operations.