"Since the demonstrations broke out in Nepal, we have been coordinating intensively with the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka. They immediately took protective measures," Nugraha said at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Saturday.
During the unrest in Nepal, 134 Indonesian citizens were registered in the country, he added.
The 134 consisted of 56 Indonesian citizens residing in Nepal and 78 Indonesian citizens on short visits, either for international conferences or tourism.
When the unrest began, the embassy quickly compiled data on Indonesian citizens and arranged their repatriation via commercial flights.
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"On September 11, 18 Indonesian citizens were repatriated. On September 12, there were 22, and today, 17 more will return home. So, a total of 57 Indonesian citizens will have been repatriated as of tonight, September 13," he said.
He added that 17 more citizens will return on September 14, followed by two on September 15 and another two on September 18. With this, all Indonesians in Nepal are expected to return home by September 18, 2025.
The Indonesian representative in Nepal continues to monitor citizens who have chosen to remain because of family ties.
"They will take protective measures if the unrest escalates. However, as of today, the situation is calm, and the airport reopened a few days ago," Nugraha remarked.
He expressed hope that the situation in Nepal will return to normal soon, ensuring security for Indonesian citizens still in the country.
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