3 M’sians among foreign nationals unaccounted for after Xizang mudslide
Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals currently unaccounted for following a major mudslide at the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. Search and verification efforts are ongoing by local authorities.
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Highlights a significant international humanitarian incident involving citizens from over 20 countries.
A mudslide struck Gyirong Port in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug 26. (AFP pic)
GYIRONG (China): Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries reported unaccounted for following a mudslide at Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border on Aug 26.
Local authorities announced the latest figure at a press conference today following a joint search and verification exercise involving the foreign affairs, public security, culture and tourism, and emergency management authorities, Xinhua reported.
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