Jakarta. The Indonesian government on Tuesday issued a warning to its citizens in Nepal to remain vigilant and avoid crowds, following a wave of violent demonstrations that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.

According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, there are currently 125 Indonesians in Nepal. This includes 57 permanent residents, 43 delegates attending international conferences in Kathmandu, 23 tourists, and two military officers undergoing training programs.

Indonesia does not maintain an embassy in Nepal, with diplomatic matters handled either through its Honorary Consul in Kathmandu or via the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

“In response to the situation, our embassy in Dhaka -- which is accredited to Nepal -- has been coordinating with local authorities, the Honorary Consul in Kathmandu, and the Indonesian community in Nepal,” said Judha Nugraha, Director of Citizen Protection at the Foreign Ministry.

So far, there have been no reports of Indonesians harmed in the unrest. The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka has urged nationals to avoid mass gatherings and stay informed through official government channels and reliable media sources.

Indonesians in Nepal have also been asked to report their whereabouts. Those needing assistance are encouraged to contact the hotline of the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka (+8801614444552) or the Honorary Consul in Kathmandu (+9779851046514, +9779801190989).

The protests in Nepal began as demonstrations against restrictions on social media access but quickly escalated. Crowds torched government buildings and politicians’ homes, prompting a forceful police crackdown that left 19 people dead on Monday.

Although authorities lifted the social media ban on Tuesday, the protests continued, fueled by anger over the fatalities.

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