Alexander M. Arrackal
Staff Reporter
A total of 127 Nepalese labourers have sought amnesty, First Secretary at the Nepalese embassy in Saudi Arabia, Lok Thapa, has said.
He told the Tribune that more were expected to benefit from the clemency in the next few days, with the maximum number expected to approach them on Friday.
“So I have decided to stay on till Friday and help in processing their documents,” he added.
Thapa said about 500 Nepalese were staying illegally in Bahrain compared with 2,000 estimated previously. Most work with construction companies or are employed in odd jobs in various establishments.
Alexander M. Arrackal
Staff Reporter
A total of 127 Nepalese labourers have sought amnesty, First Secretary at the Nepalese embassy in Saudi Arabia, Lok Thapa, has said.
He told the Tribune that more were expected to benefit from the clemency in the next few days, with the maximum number expected to approach them on Friday.
“So I have decided to stay on till Friday and help in processing their documents,” he added.
Thapa said about 500 Nepalese were staying illegally in Bahrain compared with 2,000 estimated previously. Most work with construction companies or are employed in odd jobs in various establishments.
Thapa said the amnesty-seekers included 10 women. About 16 Nepalese were looking to change sponsors, he added.
Thapa said the embassy had authorised some people to coordinate with the embassy and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority
According to immigration figures, there are over 8,000 Nepalese in Bahrain. “But the estimates are far wide of the mark. The figures vary since Nepalese keep entering the Kingdom from India.
“We have no clue how many have come from India,” he added.
A source in the Nepalese fraternity said the Nepali Club in Umm Al Hassam was providing help for the amnesty-seekers.
Article from: Bahrain Tribune Newspaper