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Nepali Migrants Aspire to Work Overseas

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A special election in Nepal fuels hope for an end to years of gridlock but thousands of Nepalis are...

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Image by Anup Kaphle. Nepal, 2014.

Thousands of Nepalis leave behind their families to find better-paying jobs in Gulf countries. While some workers have found success abroad, others have only suffered immense pain. This video explores the reasons why many Nepalis choose to work abroad.

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