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Middle East Conflict Strands South Asian Workers, Urgent Repatriation Efforts Underway

4/3/2026

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The Middle East conflict has disrupted workers from the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Nepal and increased fears for safety amid missile strikes, with Bangladesh arranging flights for its workers.
The war has disrupted travel, forced longer routes home, and delayed repatriation efforts.
As of March 23, nearly 2,000 Filipinos were repatriated.
The conflict has killed at least 12 South Asian migrants and prompted governments to work to bring their citizens home.

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Story summary

The Middle East conflict has disrupted workers from the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Nepal and increased fears for safety amid missile strikes, with Bangladesh arranging flights for its workers.
The war has disrupted travel, forced longer routes home, and delayed repatriation efforts.
As of March 23, nearly 2,000 Filipinos were repatriated.
The conflict has killed at least 12 South Asian migrants and prompted governments to work to bring their citizens home.