Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China‑Nepal border
Authorities have identified 261 foreign nationals, including three Malaysians, as unaccounted for following a mudslide at the China-Nepal border. Search operations are ongoing, and embassies have been notified.
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This is a significant international humanitarian incident involving citizens from over 20 countries, requiring complex cross-border coordination.
GYIRONG (China), Aug 30 — Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries identified as unaccounted for following a mudslide that struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug 26, local authorities said Sunday.
The latest figure was announced at a press conference held by the regional government’s information office following a joint search and cross-checking of information by foreign affairs, public security, culture and tourism, and emergency management authorities, Xinhua reported.
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