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Arab countries offer condolences to Nepal after deadly plane crash

Nepal observed a day of mourning on January 16 for the victims of the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in three decades, with 67 people confirmed killed in the plane crash.(AFP)
Nepal observed a day of mourning on January 16 for the victims of the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in three decades, with 67 people confirmed killed in the plane crash.(AFP)
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16 Jan 2023 03:01:30 GMT9
16 Jan 2023 03:01:30 GMT9
  • Rescuers recovered 68 bodies out of the 72 people onboard the ATR 72 aircraft.
Arab News

DUBAI: Arab countries have extended their condolences to Nepal after a jet crashed killing 72 people.

The GCC council in a statement expressed its sympathy and solidarity of GCC countries with Nepal.

The plane, was travelling on a scheduled flight from Katmandu to Pokhara, carrying 57 Nepalis, five Indians, four Russians, two South Koreans, and one person each from Argentina, Ireland, Australia and France.

The UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan Foreign ministries also expressed their solidarity with the Nepalese government and the relatives of the victims.

Rescuers recovered 68 bodies out of the 72 people onboard the ATR 72 aircraft.

On Monday rescuers resumed searching for four people still missing.

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