During a recent visit to Kathmandu, a senior US diplomat urged the Nepalese government to improve living conditions for its estimated 10,000 Tibetan refugees. Assistant Secretary of State Samir Paul Kapur pressed officials to issue formal identity cards, allowing refugees to open bank accounts, run businesses, and participate in the local economy. Nepal reaffirmed its humanitarian commitment but cited geopolitical sensitivities stemming from its ties with Beijing. The American push follows recent demands from China’s ambassador urging Nepal to strictly curtail Tibetan activities, highlighting the precarious, politically charged situation facing the refugee community.
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