Reporters press UN on foreign nationals among the missing in Nepal floods

Reporters asked for details about the approximately 910 people listed as missing and whether children or tourists are among them. "The list has been provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affair," Leila Pietas Yaya said, adding that many foreign nationals travel to Nepal during the festival period and that main nationalities include China, India, the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Pietas Yaya said the UN is using official government data and that nationality and age breakdowns are being compiled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She urged patience while authorities complete identification and said that UN teams are supporting the government’s efforts to account for missing people.