S’pore police specialising in disaster victim identification headed to Nepal
This deployment aligns with Nepal’s request.
The Singapore Police Force is deploying a specialized team to Nepal to assist in the ongoing relief efforts following severe flash floods that struck the Nepal-China border on August 26. This deployment aligns with Nepal's request for support. The SPF team will include officers who are experts in identifying disaster victims. In addition to this, the Singapore government is providing humanitarian supplies and personnel to aid in the relief efforts.
The Singapore Red Cross has raised approximately S$1 million through public fundraising efforts since August 28. The crisis response team from the MFA has been deployed to Nepal since August 27 to provide consular assistance to affected Singaporeans. The Singapore government will continue to collaborate closely with the Nepal government to deliver humanitarian aid.
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