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"The conditions in which rescue teams in Nepal are operating are very complex"

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 15:52

The conditions in which rescue teams in Nepal are operating are very complex. This is the assessment of Commander Jorge Mendes, who analyses the search and rescue operations in the country.

The article presents a brief analysis from this Portuguese military figure on the challenges faced by rescue teams in Nepal. The specific details of the operations or the context that led to this assessment of complex conditions on the ground are not specified.

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