body repatriation
Ukraine Receives 1,000 Bodies of Fallen Soldiers from Russia as Part of Ongoing Repatriation Efforts
Nov 20, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Ukraine has received the remains of 1,000 soldiers from Russia in the latest repatriation exchange between the two nations at war since February 2022. This prisoner and remains exchange represents one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow, with Ukraine having received approximately 15,000 repatriated bodies throughout the conflict.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.
Indian Migrant Worker Dies in Saudi Arabia Shootout: Body Repatriation Efforts Underway
Nov 01, 2025 02:19 am CST
A 26-year-old Indian migrant worker from Jharkhand, Vijay Kumar Mahato, was killed in crossfire between police and an extortion gang in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jharkhand's labour department is coordinating with the Indian Embassy to repatriate his remains and secure compensation for his family.