Russia seeks DNA for identification of 15 Nepalis reportedly killed in war: Last seven days in Nepal

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The Russian government requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide DNA samples from the families of 15 Nepalis who reportedly died while fighting Ukrainian forces. Credit: TASS/Sipa USA/AAP Image

The Russian Foreign Ministry has made a formal request for DNA samples to help identify Nepali nationals who died in the conflict with Ukraine after joining the Russian army. Nepal has been the focus of attention for other major news events, including the arrest of Krishna Bahadur Mahara, the vice-chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), in connection with a gold smuggling investigation. Listen to the top news of the last seven days with analysis from Journalist Manoj Satyal from Nepal.


Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

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