Nepal has formally protested against Russia’s recruitment of Nepali citizens as mercenaries, revealing that six of its nationals have lost their lives serving in the Russian army, with another captured in Ukraine. The Kathmandu government has urgently called on Moscow to cease recruiting Nepali mercenaries, urging the immediate repatriation of those already enlisted. The Nepali foreign ministry, while providing limited details on the deaths and capture, emphasized the need for Russia to comply with their request and compensate the families of the deceased. This development comes after Nepal issued a prior warning in August, advising its citizens against engaging in security-related activities in conflict-ridden nations.

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