Bhutan's forgotten people (Part 1) | 101 East

In the early 1990s, Bhutanese of Nepali origin suddenly found themselves stripped of their citizenship. Bhutan enacted a royal decree of single national identity, forcing more than 100,000 ethnic Nepalese to leave. For the next two decades, they lived in refugee camps in eastern Nepal. Almost two decades later, Bhutan remains silent on their repatriation.
Filmmaker Subina Shrestha gives her view
Now the refugee camps are emptying with the majority of people resettled in the west. But some want to stay -- clinging on to the hope of returning home, despite reports that Bhutan’s discriminatory policies have left a percentage of its population grossly unhappy.
Bhutan is known to many as the Last Shangri-la; the country of "Gross National Happiness". But behind the façade of a peaceful nation is a state that forcefully drove out a sixth of its population -- an act which has been described as a systematic "ethnic cleansing".
Sabitra Bishwa is one of more than 100,000 Lhotsampas or Bhutanese of Nepalese origin, who found themselves stateless. In the 1980s, Bhutan introduced the policy of "one nation, one people" and alienated the Lhotsampa culture. This was followed by a revision of citizenship laws. Many Lhotsampas found they did not qualify and in the early 1990s, many were forced to leave, reaching the border with India.
But India's government also rejected them, taking them to the border with Nepal. In the 22 years since, the refugees have been unable to return to Bhutan. Without India's support, the Nepalese government has been unable to influence Bhutan.
In the first of two special programmes, "Bhutan’s forgotten people" follows Sabitra Bishwa and her family from a refugee camp in eastern Nepal to their departure for a new life in the US. Around them, the camp is emptying fast. Ninety thousand people have already left, leaving behind empty shacks and their abandoned dreams of returning home. It’s a difficult choice to make, and many are heartbroken.
For refugees like Sabitra, relocating to the US is a relief. Her sister moved there one year ago and is keen to see her again and give a better future to her family.
From the camp, we follow Sabitra to Kathmandu where the refugees are given an orientation on air travel -- from how to go through security to how to find your seat.
The films ends with Sabitra and her family boarding the plane, ready to start a new chapter in their lives in a new country, one that is completely foreign to them, and which we will explore in the show's part two, beginning on May 29th, at 2230 GMT.
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[@bigwendigo2253]

“Songs are the resting place for tired souls.” How poetic and true

[@thegallery422]

Such an emotional story. Its not just a story but full of sorrow and emotion connected. I have many neighbors out there in the US who left Bhutan a long time ago. Wish u all a good health ❤️

[@asnfhtmlzxsje274]

Thank u America for helping out these people , u r really a good democratic country

[@tsheringnorbu7205]

Hahaha. .u fool

[@sonamghale974]

tshering norbu jealous cuz u dnt get visa to america .

[@iGurung8848]

Not only in America there are lots of Bhutanese refugees in Australia too living happily.

[@iGurung8848]

Tenzin Gyeltshen Wangyel They ran away from where?

[@bijayabaruwal6366]

Tenzin Gyeltshen Wangyel they are now in Canada USA Australia and Europe.....

[@AnanPokhrel143]

Same story as Kashmiri Pundits.

[@_the_beginning]

I'm from NEPAL 🇳🇵 I had two bhutanese refugee teacher in my school . I wish our country could've given them citizenship. They were thrown for being nepali cultured we should've accepted them as ours .

[@yedukallaita1968]

Brother they ar throne from their home not because they follow Nepali🇳🇵 culture . But because they follow Hinduism 🕉 . 😓😓 When will we be united?? 😭 How long our Hindu brothers and sisters have to suffer like this???😢😭😭

[@From-Dehradun]

नेपाली बोल्ने नेपाली मात्रै हो भुटानी धोती होइन। जति चाँडो यो कुरा नेपालीले बुझ्छ त्यति चाँडो नेपालीको गुमेको ईज्जत फिर्ता हुन्छ विश्वमा, नत्र भुटान बाट खेदायो अब सिक्किम बाट खेदाउने हो पछि नेपाल बाट नै खेदाउछन् धोती विदेशी मिलेर। एकजुट भएर सबै नेपालीले एकअर्का लाई सहयोग दिनु पर्छ। भुटान बाट खेदाएका हाम्रै नेपालका आमा दिदी हुन। नत्र नेपालीका आउने पुस्ताको हालत रोहिंगिया शरणार्थी जस्तै हुन्छ जुन देशमा गए कुटाई हुन्छ अब नेपालीको। देश युक्रेनको बाटो लागिसक्यो।

[@From-Dehradun]

@@yedukallaita1968 Do u really think west puppet india has no role in this?

[@user-im8hs7iq9m]

Sad hope Nepali. Accept them

[@SangayWangchuk-rw2wc]

They are anti bhutanese like anti indain They are actually one who help indain terrorists and after killing so many soldiers and people ,so they also want to live in bhutan?? No way

[@krishaas6944]

I work with a lot of Nepali kids at my job here in the United States. Asked one of them where in Nepal she was from one day. "A refugee camp, because my parents got kicked out of Bhutan."

[@THEGOATOFFOOTBALLMESSI22]

This happened to my family but now we are here at Australia

[@soygagan8042]

My ancestors plowed those fields, their blood sweat and tears still fertilize that land to this day. It aches my heart to see Bhutan being painted as this noble and peaceful nation bubbling with happiness and prosperity when I know for a fact that the riches they drown in today came at the cost of the lives of my people. The happiness they measure themselves with today came from an overbearing depression of my people. The fruits they enjoy today were worked for and ripened by the restless effort of my people. To this day my people aren’t allowed to step foot inside our own land me included, but I promise you Grandpa, I will go there, one way or another I will make sure your ashes are scattered throughout the land you once called home either that or I will die trying.

[@jamyangphuntsho6707]

Your grandpa should have shown loyalty to the country instead of revolting...other lhotdampa here today enjoy every right as any bhutanese and now thay are true bhutanes

[@soygagan8042]

@@jamyangphuntsho6707 Cultures take over hundred something thousands of years to develop and in any given society an individual should be allowed to practice their own cultural beliefs, religious practices, style of dress and language. You people are nothing but sheep herded by your shepherd King. All dressed up like clowns running around talking about Gross National Happiness and Negative Carbon Emissions like you planted every single tree in that country. Worthless cowards with machine guns, murders and rapist, that’s all you were and that’s all you’ll ever. Don’t ever forget what your country was built on because we never will.

[@nepaliguru9238]

@@jamyangphuntsho6707 loyalty to a dictator haha

[@jamyangphuntsho6707]

@@nepaliguru9238 well I show my loyalty to what you call dictator and guess what I am living a free and happy life...during covid what you call dictator gave me food and around 2 lhaks in span of around 1 and half year I am suar your leader who brainwashed and made what you are today gave you vacine and help and all...

[@jamyangphuntsho6707]

@@nepaliguru9238 brother let me tell you one thing ritnow you have a home right so I come to your home as a guest with some agreement signed for work and so on....so I am living with your family eating from you waering you cloths and may be even sleep with your wife and get all the benefits you are entitled to as I stay with you...so like I have stayed with you for about an year and now I am starting to demand your wife as my wife and now I am asking to take your house and your small pice of land and now I am legally saying what you owne is all mine...what would you do tell me brother after all you did for me now I want everything what will you do brother...will you give it to me or do something about it...

[@Ilikelink]

Seems like this comment section has been taken over by Bhutanese people who want to deny that their country did anything wrong. Apparently critical thinking isn't too strong in Bhutan. Forcing people to wear a certain kind of traditional clothing, which does not belong to their ethnic group, is wrong. Kicking them out from where they were born even more so.

[@Ilikelink]

Tshering Namgay These people were born in Bhutan, and thus they have a right to live there. Simple principle. Who cares if they are illiterate? Illiteracy is widespread in Bhutan among all ethnic groups.

[@tsheringnamgay57]

+Ilikelink they r not Bhutanese there country are on the edge of our map

[@Ilikelink]

They were probably protesting about being forced to wear Bhutanese national dress. Why force people to wear a traditional dress which isn't theirs. As for the rest, no one flees a country without a good reason.

[@karmathinley9111]

+Ilikelink ... be practical.... dude. don't just jibber jabber. you will realize only when someone storms inside your house and tires to kick you out from your own house.

[@tsheringnamgay57]

+Karma Thinley bro i didnt mean to tag u i was talkin to this man

[@subhrobhattacharya2337]

It was a Hindu genocide. Let's not call it Nepali Genocide!

[@anonymousaspirant2706]

I think you don't have courage to mention hindu in thumbnail

[@petechiengkhamphet7346]

It's so touching, this story is identical to mine, I was refugee after the regime changed in Laos, I spent almost 3 years in Ubon Thailand refugee camp, the process of transiting to The US is almost the same except these new comer had more training and preparation more than us in late late 1979, thank you Aljezeera for this documentary

[@mingkingmed]

I hope you’re doing well. ♥️

[@bauchavlog128]

🙏

[@cashchristian5413]

Bless u

[@tenzinwangmu5255]

Nothing is more painful than to be without an identity!

[@pasangsherpa9980]

True

[@kinleypenjor9399]

Identity is the basis of all problems my friend.

[@ahmednadir1766]

I agree sister, Buddhists worldwide should raise voices against Buddhist nationalism in bhutan and Mynmaar. I know Buddhism is a peaceful religion, but buddhist-nationalism is not.

[@ahmednadir1766]

@@LhoMonSherigandEntertainment I never said that. There are good and bad people in every religion. What I dislike is nationalism based on religion, culture or ethnicity. This is where religion gets misused and minority suffer.

[@DeadlyBulletAz]

U r wong.... Nothing is more painful than having ur self identified with something else.... Either with nation, race.. Etc

[@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445]

I proudly say that I am Nepali origin Bhutanese refugee born in Nepal. Now I am in US and I am happy, it’s great to live in strongest nation in the World coz we can do whatever we want to and I don’t care about poor tiny Bhutan.

[@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445]

Here in US literally 99.9 % don’t know Bhutan existence.

[@nutlover3609]

You are a fan of a president who hates illegal immigrants and refugee yet you are both of them. Make sense.

[@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445]

NutLover360 lol now imma legal old citizen of US. He opposes to what is wrong. I love him, that’s my president. Keep crying poor tiny bhotay. 😂🤪

[@nutlover3609]

@@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445 You are now a legal refugee but you were a illegal immigrant of Bhutan.

[@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445]

NutLover360 sure Imma legal refugee now, wait..what! (Sike). 😂

[@sandeepmukhia9342]

Ohh lord!! This was really shocking for me. And they talk about “Happiest country”?? Very sad to hear!! 😕

[@pyr7858]

Sandeep Mukhia don't be biased. know the whole story first.🖓🖓

[@AshishPanthee62]

@@GTSO0 See the world's view on Nepal & nepalese. Nepalese always respect the law of land wherever they live ignoring some exceptions.

[@GTSO0]

They migrated to Sikkim and the Sikkimese became minority’s in their own country

[@GTSO0]

They went against the country and created the national congress party expecting support from the newly elected Congress party in India

[@GTSO0]

There are so many Nepalese origin people living in Bhutan who’s parents have chosen to migrate to Other country

[@pokemxadev2789]

Being so,it touched too much.I know this family.this video is great enough than any movie of us.

[@nikipinky5547]

19:23 I remember that bus, it’s been such a long time. I had to say goodbye to the homelands.

[@pawanpoudel1]

I hope you're in a good position now

[@SangayWangchuk-rw2wc]

There are so many nepali in bhutan The one who forced to leave home land was your mistake to be anti bhutanese while partnering with anti indain

[@garlicgirl3149]

It is rare to meet someone from Bhutan but did a year ago. Later I learned of communites in Midwest. I became curious why would be interested in coming here when Bhutan is so beautiful. Now I know.

[@user-gw3xo3zz4s]

Same. I'm from Columbus Ohio area

[@kite9067]

I see a lot of Bhutanese commenting saying "one side of the story" the main thing is: Nothing justifies the removal of a citizen(many of them had Bhutanese citizenship) international law does not allow the removal of a stateless person but they did. India helps otherwise they wouldn't have been able to cross people to the Indian border. The only thing Nepali-Speaking Bhutanese relate to Nepal(the country) is the language. I feel sorry for many people who died to this and the pass can not be changed. But now I am living with a clear identity and can do anything in life.

[@Pixel5564]

I don’t understand why the idea that one country for one people is such a terrible idea. The Nepalis have their own nation, the Bhutanese are entitled to one as well.

[@kanchanshrestha8050]

@@Pixel5564 I'm sorry that you don't understand it but it is a terrible idea. Nepalis have own nation but there are people following various religion, ethnicity. Everyone should have freedom which Bhutanese people may not haave any clue what that is.

[@yghhgy2547]

@@Pixel5564 They have settled there for generations! Why did Bhutan allow it in the first place if they have this strong nationalism going around?

[@tandindorji1591]

@@yghhgy2547 not all were evicted, only those newly immigrated that too illegally

[@dorjiongmo9847]

This is really disheartening, I’m so sorry this happened in my country. It’s breaks my heart to see them wanting to go back home. Didn’t realize it happened. I hope all the refugees of Bhutan find peace. Om mani padma hung 🙏🏻

[@bhaskarupadhyaya2053]

Thanks, I am also Bhutanse Refugee, Shocked with so many negative comments. We gotta move on, hanging on to the past only brings bitterness and resentment. I just hope one day his majesty the 5th King takes back people living in the camp, just 6,000 remainings. I am just worried they will die in refugee camps without having fulfilled their dream to return to their home and breath their last breath there. I also hope the Bhutan government makes changes in the tourist policy of 250 a day for Resettled Bhutanse. It would be great kindness on the king's part. I would love to visit Bhutan, the Land of my father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-grandfather's father. 🥰

[@user-pp8wc4hm8d]

Bhutan wears mask of Buddism but its real face is similar to Burma.

[@LhoMonSherigandEntertainment]

Well you seem so sympathetic 🤣🤣🤣

[@insight7232]

@@user-pp8wc4hm8d Lol. You support people who murdered innocent Bhutanese citizens by severing off their head completely from the body by these nepalese people? You despise a state that defends its nation from terror activities, like painting bombs under bridges, destroying schools, hospitals and ransacked government offices that keeps record of immigration status? Do you support and encourage those kind of activities? then it makes one wonder which part of the world you come from and what background you hold. Bhutan never plays propaganda game. I suggest you google about the killings by Nepalese people for Gurkhland in kalimpong, darjeeling and Sikkim . Then you will come to know why Bhutan defended it self from terror activities.

[@Stoic.555]

Bro how do you call refugees to your own people. I'm just sad that Nepal couldn't do more to help them settle better. Bhutan will come up as perpetrator at the end you'll see.

[@Niirvx]

I was just interested if they had any documentaries for Bhutanese Nepali people and i surprisingly ran into one, but there really isn’t much out there. All in all, my parents, grandparents, and great great grandparents were living in Bhutan until they fled to Nepal. Nepal is the country I was born. However, when I turned 4, me and my family left Nepal to move over to the United States. We had to leave behind the rest of the family members like my aunt uncle grandma and etc. Overall, it took hardships to come where I am now and I am living a good life. I’m actually glad I came to the United States and had a stable roof over my head and got the proper education I needed.

[@Niirvx]

Bhutan did Ethnic cleansing of Hindus 4

[@starshipsgala3524]

Leaving homeland for you to find safety is always an emotional journey, so many tears shed. 😢

[@eyan1114]

"Nepal is a poor nation but stil hav been providing facilities to the Tibetan , Bhutanese, indian refugees...." Oof Bhutan king decision was sooo stupid

[@karmadekeetshomo7549]

My king is great ....I guess you’re more stupid don’t you dare poke your nose here again..if they want to stay in my country they have to follow our rules...Bhutan is for Bhutanese people not for Napali people ....

[@eyan1114]

@@karmadekeetshomo7549abe i was talkin abt past king who exiled the people.. i guess u r here whos nose is pokin to my cmt..Bhutan is for Bhutanese people Lol... the nation who can't evn live n respect othrs cultures M a buddhist, here in Nepal Every one has freedom to share each others cultures n traditions, *"there are Butanese origin people n their Cultures in east Nepal also but we havnt exiled em.."* There are Madeshi , Rajput, Bengali , Muslim , Bhojpuri, kirat, Himalayas n so on in differnt part of Nepal : )

[@yghhgy2547]

@@karmadekeetshomo7549 But you guys accepted them when you desperately needed foreign labour to sustain your nation! Why did you allow them to settle in the first place if that was illegal?

[@Ishitmypantsfull]

this is the truth behind the Bhutan government and its King. Behind the seemingly innocent facade and luring "Last Shangri-la" and "Gross National Happiness" appeal to the west, there's a reason why all Bhutanese are portrayed like that: it kicked out a fifth to a quarter of its own citizens just because they're not ethnically the same as the majority group. This is the WORST ethnic cleansing of recent time that is the most underrated and unreported by the west.

[@namgaywangchuk1989]

I strongly disagree with you, it seems you don't know that half of the story as I do, but we never intend to give a justification as we know what was right and wrong. you only believe them coz you only knew side of their story which was fake and misleading.

[@Ishitmypantsfull]

sonam wangchuk please do tell the full story and let the world know then!

[@Ishitmypantsfull]

bubs0000 oh do enlighten me then! how come no Bhutanese cares to explain the truth from their perspective? Explain to me how can a country expel 25% or more of its own citizens and get away from such a thing?

[@Ishitmypantsfull]

bubs0000 I don't get you. I'm asking you to tell me Bhutan's side of the story, to provide the complete picture and yet you are still refraining to speak your mind and sharing your knowledge. What am I supposed to understand from that? We Nepalese don't believe Bhutan is an Evil country, we believe Bhutanese are the most nicest and warmest people. But this totally belies the historical fact that upto a quarter of a MILLION people of Nepalese ethnic background (mind you majority of which were legal Bhutanese- living there for generations and generations) were evicted. If you think what I am saying is incorrect then do correct me, tell me the truth! I mean one person or even a hundred people would have the motive to lie and conspire against your king and the government through these videos, but the truth as seen through these reports and numerous UN-approved studies time and time again is that hundreds of thousands of truly innocent and born and bred Bhutanese citizens have been saying that they were forcefully evicted from their own country. Even from a legal procedural perspective, the odds are stacked against Bhutan for committiing such a heinous crime. ANd here I am asking you to clear the name of this wonderful country of yours and you keep insisting on otherwise.

[@rapid303]

no the worst ethnic cleansing of recent times happened during the Yugoslavian break up wars and the Zulu massacres in Africa!! not to mention all the happenings in the middle east at this present time! and the best thing the Bhutanese government could of done was kick those people out of the country because they would have just destroyed its diverse ecosystem and then they would have over populated and there would be vast slums all over the country....

[@bethroesch2156]

Yes ma'am, their spirits do stay with you. Wherever you go

[@tammijatti9164]

I am so inspired by her incredible strength.

[@adastra591]

I always thought Bhutan as peaceful state, guess what iam wrong

[@nischit727]

Drca Rys me too 😔

[@noezyks6652]

No one likes to be minority in their own country and most of them dont even share the same religion.

[@unknownpem4275]

@Drukstylz there haunting us cause they're jealous of us

[@kinzangchoden5698]

Your wish

[@user-pp8wc4hm8d]

Bhutan shows the world kind face by wearing Buddism mask, but in reality Bhutan's face is same as Myanmar. In the name of Buddism, they discriminates their own citizens.

[@rounak4465]

so emotionally riveting! Thank you so much for this.

[@shleung4806]

Nepal can’t even stop the Indian using decade old treaty to claim citizenship. Make a referendum to fix this first.

[@macgonnigal]

It's odd how it's always countries like the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other European nations that end up taking in these refugees?

[@TheKobido]

Becuz dese countries r solely responsible for all d refugee problem, when u bomb d country like iraq, afghanistan, syria, and make the place like hell then where do u suppose those refugees r supposed to go

[@macgonnigal]

I expect dem t go t da nearest safe haven bru not half way across the globe. But I agree the west should have left the despots and theocrats to rule their happy lands.

[@ezpic2]

People are always running to the US. The world does not want them. Their neighbors are hateful people. Too much ethnic strife. It’s sad... to have to move all the on the other side of the world because your own refuse to help you... this is shameful...

[@keshdirock]

i'm not sure but i read somewhere in internet that nepalese were settled in Bhutan long before these kings were.

[@dechenchoden5414]

False!

[@rohitkhadka1949]

Dechen Choden its true!!

[@yeshinorbu6517]

keshdirock its false...if they were then during our first king they would be mediator between British and Tibet.And during first king's father's time, there was a war. i do not think they were presence during that time.

[@tsheringnorbu7205]

Hahaha

[@bhutansoulfarmers2360]

+keshdirock No they did not. If they were the one then the ruler of our country would be Nepalese not our king

[@epicretro9604]

India had full political and military control over Bhutan,but the let Bhutan to exercise autocracy and expeltion of 150000 Nepali hindus.Also India didnt nodge from stoping kashmiri pandit genocide.

[@ackack4066]

it's fact that Bhutan gevermnet surpressed ethnic Nepali people In favour of Drukpa people even though both were immigrant way back. Nepalese people were taken by their first king to bhutan from Nepal. There concern is genuine but forcing them to go out is really shocking. Bhutan is hiding it's brutality against ethinic NepalI people.

[@ugyenjk]

Bhutan is called Druk and Bhutanese is called Drupa not Nepal and Nepalese.

[@umeshdeep3441]

As the world knows that how much Bhutan is under controlled by India . This is the major planed by India.

[@NivasBS]

bhutan is worried of rebellion from nepalese but india should have acted intelligent here and absorbed them in to sikkim than shifting to nepal. Even now all these people depend on india only for many things

[@ngagamo4491]

This Nepalese doesn't exist in Bhutan during Bhutan history..only during first king they were brought from sikim to work untouched area in bhutan

[@prathamkhanal1956]

@@ngagamo4491 Sorry to say brother, but you're wrong. Nepali were taken to Bhutan by 1st King of Bhutan during the reign of legendary King of Gorkha aka Ram Shah for farming in Southern Areas of Bhutan. If you do not believe, visit Gorkha Museum located in Gorkha District of Nepal, there we have safely preserved the stone-agreement between King of Gorkha(Nepal) and King of Bhutan where it has clearly been mentioned both Gorkha(Nepal) and Bhutan had an agreement to accept Nepali Immigrant in South of Bhutan for farming.

[@blackdragonbht8180]

No words to say😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@laramaaike3050]

I know it is 5 years ago (this video) but I have to response. I am so sorry for these people. How is it possible that people who were born in Bhutan aren't Bhutanese all of a sudden? How can you decide as a human being that these people aren't their citizen? Cold and a heart of stone you must be to act like that.

[@DonRajaTV]

@karma tam But we should be proud now cuz we have made it this far!

[@tenlee808]

I was born in india,but I'm not indian citizen and i dont have indian citizenship ID,because rules are not comes same in all countrys as u think. And also first you should study about that why and how they became refugees.i am not bhutanese,but i love and respect bhutanese people n bhutan.

[@tandin3774]

The presence of these rebels endangered the lives and happiness of the native Bhutanese. So excuse us for being "cold-hearted" for protecting our own people instead of rebels

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

@@tandin3774 Do you have any sources? Or is this all just baseless word-of-mouth?

[@johnylalrina1451]

Look at Nepal, no real Nepalese there anymore. All mix people, Bengali look a like. These Kachari people are assimilating Nepal and trying to Bhutan too but luckily Bhutanese people stand their ground from this invasion.

[@user-gw3xo3zz4s]

I live in Reynoldsburg Ohio where there is a HIGH population of these people. I asked what happened that they're here. The language barrier was difficult but I understand some. This video was really helpful. We all have pain. And we all have a smile. They're so friendly and I'm glad to know them. Welcome to Ohio! 🫂

[@somchoday7540]

I am so sorry this happened to you. 💔

[@liaquatarain5338]

Very sad to see still in 21 century people are suffering and have and have to leave their native homes due to their look, Ethnic background or religion.😢😢

[@Glitchysky21]

But in their case it was due to their lack of coexistence and sense of unity toward one nation and one people i fell bad for them bcs due to few peoples arrgonace and greed all of them got removed from the country...

[@tadendorjee6857]

I wouldn't call them native.

[@rameshrajput4539]

Beautiful story ...Thanks Al Jazeera for sharing it ...Great efforts by reporter

[@K.d_ship]

I am sorry for what happened to the refugees I feel extremely ashamed of myself for this happening I hope this won’t happen again....... From a Bhutanese with peace.

[@sergeantmajorgross4461]

K.D Ship You wouldn’t be Bhutanese if it were up to the people they deported.

[@noezyks6652]

No need to apologize.Their own people dont want them.Your people d id the right thing.Your King stopped them from making your people part of their religious cast system.Quiet possible they could have turn you in dalits in only few generation.Protect your buddhist heritage from outside influence

[@Relaxationmuzic]

I am frm nepal , and m not disappointed with the bhutan’s decision to exile our people. Any country in this situation would act the same, if the trait of dividing the country is looming high anyone would do the same. Every country has right to protect its people , their identity and their heritage inorder to make sure their nation and people remain united. We cant be butthurt just because its our people. If we think bhutan is wrong , then what about rohinga in manmar ??? I think both the case is quite similar , the trait was similar, and they act similarly. If our nation has to go through similar situation in future, i would accept same treatment frm our government as well, cuz i cant see my nation being divided!!!!!

[@MrFukMaster]

@@Relaxationmuzic Firstly I doubt you are from Nepal and still think that whatever has been done to Bhutanese was a fair game. It's quite disappointing to know your lack of grasp on the subject and yet you have your opinion. Firstly, these Bhutanese are not OUR people as you so eloquently put. These are the Bhutanese citizens living generations after generations in Bhutan. As you said, every country has the right to protect its people, then why weren't 1/6 of these Bhutanese citizens protected by Bhutan, but rather chose to exile them? Nepal shouldn't have borne the burden of Bhutan's incapability of managing it's own citizens and its problems. Rohingya is totally different case compared to Bhutanese refugee situation. Rohingyas were mostly stateless Muslim settlers living in Myanmar for generations without any direct linkage to Nepal compared to nationality card and property certificate holding Bhutanese refugees.

[@vinayikakaamya4428]

Our monarch didn’t tell them to go away from Bhutan and they went against our culture. They are rebel of our country. It’s in 1970s southern part of Bhutan majority of Nepalese reside there and they don’t want to wear our National dress and don’t want to follow the culture. And why you have to be ashamed off, Our King told them to stay and they are main treason of our Country. But then we have humanitarian heart and you are welcomed here in our country. They are ashamed to return home that’s the reason. Don’t ever give misinformation to the world and stop disgracing our Country.

[@vatsawalee5905]

One day china will do same to Bhutan.

[@gravityofgod]

Bhutanese Govt. thought that Bhutan will end up like Sikkim because of rapid growing Nepali living there, they thought Nepali as treat..

[@mrlassotool]

?? Sikkim became indian not Nepali in the end. Do you even know who nepali plp are? Nepali have more similarity to Bhutan and Sikkim than Indians. Try harder.

[@gravityofgod]

@@mrlassotool lol, but the reason they became in part of India is because of nepali people who voted to join in India and don't want an Independent Country. See early Sikkim had 3 group Bhutia,lepcha and limbu but because of A british Govt. worker he migrated a larger number of people of nepali. They we so big that they out casted 3 tribes of Sikkim. so all the nepali people united and asked to out throw king then Indian came and they conducted the vote and due to large number of Nepali people they won and that's how the sikkim became the par of India, and same goes to Bhutan. bhutan and sikkim had got relationship but after seeing that bhutan govt. thought about out growing number of nepali can be treat to their country. and can be end like sikkim

[@gravityofgod]

@@mrlassotool and bro I know more than you, there no common between Bhutan people and Nepali people. Most of nepali are Indo Aryan and Bhutanese are Tibetan. Nepali are most hindu some follow their won religion and in Bhutan most of people are Buddhist. there no realtionship there is huge difference. again Nepali are Indo-Aryan language and Bhutanese language is Sino-tibetan. there huge different my friend, atleast do some research before making any comment. also nepali have more similarity with indian not with sikkim and bhutan because of religion and language.

[@sheetalthapa1812]

@@gravityofgod but you are still pseudo country. Under our protection. why are you so worried?

[@rajivsarmah8413]

@@gravityofgod most Nepali Indo Aryan. But most Nepali of sikkim tibbeto burman. Only 25 PC Indo Aryan.

[@skywatcher651]

I can't believe Bhutan is capable of such injustice. Diversity is a fact of life. These people are peaceful. No one should be denied their nationality and their existence

[@chaney8275]

You don't know what happened in real and please bhutan accepted them but they didn't want to accept as bhutanese and wearing the bhutanese clothes i know that they have to wear their national dress and follow their culture but bhutan also have their dress and identity...because of this wearing different dresses countries are getting under the other country...please don't not believe this internet that much😊

[@himalayanlifestyle6216]

@@chaney8275 you will decide what they wear what they eat what they language they speak what religion they follow??

[@sagardahal9192]

@@chaney8275 Don't believe this internet and you are on internet trying to explain this? How pathetic!

[@koreareels5869]

@@chaney8275 that's probably your country. Shameful. Bhutan is most worst country

[@AmakasuGeto-dp8bz]

​@@sabinasubedi7187bhutan had a really real threat of loosing sovereignity due to the fact these nepali people are indian in culture and like sikkim can be used to justify bhutan to be captured.

[@bishalsubba7478]

Hey there, I am from Bhutan. My roots also originate from Nepal but here's my say, we get equal rights as any Bhutanese and we are treated as any Bhutanese. What does this reporter know, here i am.

[@poojabajagain1043]

Karma Subba 1990s ko kura ho. Maybe they treat you well now. I heard Bhutan’s present king was born in Nepal’s hospital.

[@AshishPanthee62]

@@poojabajagain1043 yes u are right

[@MarkoosSunny]

@karm, just wondering, what is the approx number of lhotshampa remained back in bhutan after tht cocflict? plz!

[@moro899]

Lmao this reporter know a lot about the history then you do.

[@naifalmallam7645]

may god bless all of them

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

That's the nicest refugee camp I've ever seen. Very clean and nice homes.

[@johnylalrina1451]

Exactly. They are not really Bhutanese. These people are Kachari, they are migrating people, they are from the valley of Brahmaputra around Assam and Bangladesh.

[@sagardahal9192]

@@johnylalrina1451 What did you get your facts from?

[@neutralboi1984]

@@johnylalrina1451 kacharis dont speak nepali you mastermind

[@Prime_Nemesis_Autobots_Optimus]

Then why their language is nepali? ​@@johnylalrina1451

[@ngawangthinley8332]

Like the dark side of the moon, Bhutan has the dark side too. I wish all the notorious history gets revealed too. If I ever get the chance I would, till now we have been clouded with lies.

[@henocksherlock3340]

Good for bhutan then. The govt doesn't want what happened last time to Sweden(from one of safest countries to 2nd highest gun crime & rape level). You can seethe all you want, but everyone knows: If the govt doesn't act, the people will & the consequences will be much worse as the discrimination views will then spread amongst the locals. I leave it to you to decide which one better. The truth is that tolerance is paradoxical

[@jimsoo317]

I am from Bhutan and i would like to say there's always 2 sides to a story. I would also like to emphasize that our fellow nepalis( lho tshampa) who were also given citizenship are also in peace. The lho tshampa who anonymously gave an interview might have just said it with the grudge of what happened to his grandparents. all citenzens of bhutan are treated equally and i know cuz i also have been in southern part of bhutan where majority of people are nepali. Hopefully Bhutan change their mind to let those refugees come back to their Homeland again but i have to say in records they also acted like rebellions at some point. Our country situated between 2 most powerful country , i think our greath fourth of Bhutan really did an amazing job to keep this country independent to this day.

[@alexs3230]

Does anyone know of Dr. Bhampa Rai's current condition? There were several articles in 2018 reporting he was ill, and the most recent interview was in mid-2019. I haven't been able to find any new information.

[@sarthakbikrampanta8342]

Is this the teachings of Buddha? Is this the rights of man? Is this liberty? Bhutanese people say some wished for Greater Nepal and were agitating against the government. Perhaps that is true, but ethnic cleansing is not the answer. Nepalese in India want Gorkhaland, yet are they cleansed ethnically? The Ryuku people of Japan wanted more rights, were they ethnically cleansed? The Hindu minority of Indonesia wants religious rights, are they cleansed? I find it astounding how some Bhutanese here are justifying killing, raping, deportation and cleansing. Nepalese people held the Bhutanese and their monarch (who is born in Nepal BTW) in such high regard......for nothing it seems. I for one wish for all Nepalese still in Bhutan to return. Without a third of their population, Bhutan's economy will go down the drain. Shame on you Bhutan! Shame on you! You do not deserve the goodwill and reverence that so many Nepalese have for you!

[@Glitchysky21]

Nepali people are always spreading hate and destroying bhutans image how low can u guys go bro every video abiut bhutan i see nepali people spreading hate no wonder they got deported

[@dubaighumgham4703]

Ethnic cleansing in Bhutan refers to a series of initiatives to remove Lhotshampa, or ethnic Nepalis, from Bhutan. Inter-ethnic tensions escalated in Bhutan, resulting in the flight of many Lhotshampa from Bhutan to Nepal, many of them expelled by the Bhutanese military.

[@lalitshah1637]

Can't imagine the pain they had!! Literally they had suffered a lot....

[@sergeantmajorgross4461]

Lalit Shah You would do the same thing if your ethnicity was going to be totally replaced by people who wanted to destroy your country and create greater Nepal.

[@lalitshah1637]

@@sergeantmajorgross4461 really!! Bro I'm indian and many indian nepalese wanted there own state gorkhaland but..did our goverment throw them out of India..No they didn't did anything there is a solution of every matter..but it's really harsh if you throw out of your own country just because your ethnicity..i don't believ.. india has lot's if ethnicity people...we all are united by our cultures,tradition,belief,faith and ethnicity..that how a country should be..!! As far as your concern about nepal did you seen any riots,protest on demand of greater nepal..!!

[@sergeantmajorgross4461]

Lalit Shah i am bhutanese, you indians should try to preserve culture like us, or else you will have fate of europe...

[@lalitshah1637]

@@sergeantmajorgross4461 for your kind information brother we had already preserve our culture as your concern since many decades we had under the influence of European..so its naturally that there would be impacts of European on us culture,faits,language..but we had preserved our culture very well...and let me knw you we indian really love Bhutanese people as well as nepalese..I'm just commenting that what had happened in past was prejudice..and not fair.. Nice to have a chat with you love from india..

[@sergeantmajorgross4461]

Lalit Shah remember that bhutan will always see you as brother because you protect us from the chinese, always preserve culture!

[@Glitchysky21]

As a bhutanese i am very heartbroken to see my fellow country mates suffering in distant land.. I really hope our king can forgive them and bring them back to the country but then when i know why it happend i support my kings decision as it was for the best of the country to be remained as a independent country.. This ethnic cleansing is caused due to the few greedy and bad people that tryed to overthrow the government and manipulate other innocent nepali to be part of their revolt..

[@envuz]

to all those friends whos is saying " this is a one sided story , media should cover Bhutan side of story as well" ,i will tell you few things , go read the history , many of you were not even born then, and read just not in your country library but also in international libraries , banning of NEpali language in schools (before there was schools who teaches nepali), forcing to dress ,culture and tradition to another already culturally reach tribe . that will be unacceptable , like your dictator king didnt accept another culture in his country , then the conflict arose . if there was crime , people should be trialed and kept in jail , and not expelled from the country at a gun point. iam a buddhist and believe in Karma , your King will get his someday

[@pemaudon6832]

Why some of them are still in bhutan ???

[@tashichophel5028]

You are mistaken. You all were the people who went against the Country's law. Bhutan is a small country and how will it accommulate different culture and divide into portions. You guys need to think. Country's law was simple. "One People One Nation" But you guys didn't accept. Those who had accepted they are living happily here.. Many of the Governors of Bhutan are Lhotsam(Bhutanese Nepali spoken people).

[@envuz]

@@pemaudon6832 its because its their country.

[@envuz]

by the way i am not Bhutanese , iam sorry but tell you , you are not aware about what happened then, it was like what chinese are doing to the Uyghurs in the xinjiang province of China .and you mean to say Bhutan doesnt accept diversity ? ridiculous

[@ugyen1955]

You don't have any right to talk about our king. Bhutan belongs to Bhutanese not Nepalese .

[@karmadorjidrukpa1214]

Earn before you spend. Think before you talk. During the time of those days, Bhutan didn't chased them from the country. Bhutan only asked them to wear gho and kirAa(national dress)in school and in office as everyone does in the country. Instead they caused huge violation leading to enormous death of innocent people, not only that, the bridges were crackdown, some burned the houses and many more things that wasn't really acceptable. So there wasn't any option left for the government rather than chasing them. Even after their bad impression and was been against to countries law, Bhutan's government official went to talk and regain the refugees but was being chased by refugees by throwing stones on them. That's the true story. Don't judge by hearing one side story, we should even know the other side story.

[@pemaudon6832]

They left because they thought they belong to nepal

[@gaganrizal]

Ethnic cleansing and Fascism in the garb of protection of cultural identity

[@kinleypenjor9399]

@@gaganrizal Don't speak European in Asia you fool.

[@Aqueous87]

Your source is ?

[@Aqueous87]

@Bhutan did Ethnic cleansing of Hindus According to my mom it was more of threat to our sovereignty than it was more of religions. But again I wish i had proper sources to say which one is correct answers. Also I think we can practice different religions as long as we don’t forced someone to follow them as well.

[@anandkandagodthebulbofhapp5922]

Please upload part 2 soon...thanks

[@sahityajoshi348]

Nepal is the most generous country in the world.

[@theboygurung507]

its about something called HOME and not only about an IDENTITY. NEVER DESTROY ANYONE'S HOME!

[@GulshanBajgai55]

But bhutan DESTROYED their homes because of their IDENTITY, It's always about IDENTITY

[@alliegurung1490]

reminds me, i once was operating US flight where i heard 2 ladies speaking Nepal. when asked if they were from nepal, they replied that they're Bhutanese but their final destination was Kathmandu.

[@karmawangchuk3175]

If they are true bhutanese citizen they must adhere to the rules and regulation of the nation because bhutan stands for one nation one people those people are the one who go against the nation policy ..

[@alliegurung1490]

@@karmawangchuk3175 yeah and now that I've got a close colleague from Thimpu who's like a younger sister to me. She explains to me. The other night, instead of sleeping we were reading and sharing the stories since the 3rd king's period. Heard about Tibetians and Nepalese there. History is indeed interesting!

[@simranthapa6480]

@@karmawangchuk3175 stfu. “One nation one people” you’re starting to sound like hitler

[@Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhj]

I have a kinda similar story so Me and my sister moved from bhutan to the USA and when we were waiting in line at airport(JFK) there was one Asian man(kinda like security) and he saw us and he straight away asked us are you guys from nepal. We then said no we are from bhutan and his was stunned to speak and he spoke one line Bhutanese. He kinda said like, wait you guys are from bhutan before we could answer him one of the security came and said let them go to check their passport but he was didn’t want us to go but we went straight to the passport checking area and got out of the airport. After 4 years, I still remember his face, his reaction, and the way he speak. Now I kinda realizing that may be he was nepali refugee or could be Bhutanese I am not sure. I feel weird now thinking about it cause why he was shocked and wanted to know more about me. Anyways, I just wanted to share my experience even tho it’s not that related but somehow it is.

[@alliegurung1490]

@@Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhj dont be shock, be surprise instead. Bhutan isn't an easy place to visit for everyone as its quite expensive to go as a tourist so we are always curious and happy to learn more! I like how Bhutanese are laidback and positive minded 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@BringbetweenBern]

My name is Sumit Biswa, this video makes me really sad seeing it because ik these are my people Edit: i still have some family members that live in bhutan who are lhotshampa aswell but they cant reveal there identity because of what will happen

[@laylalayla7709]

I'm here to set the record straight. I'm myself a Bhutanese lhotsam and there's no way of me lying against my own ethnicity but those who left were the ones who revolted. So yeah the government of bhutan just used common sense and risk management

[@beebakrai1289]

Brainwashed by the gov’t; you only know what your gov’t allows you. So sad to see you making conclusion without knowing anything about those who were exiled. Shame on you.

[@dilippun67]

You are saying it coz u are in bhutan Come say this to the old souls who are still in refugee camp in nepal Say this looking at thier eyes and i will believe

[@rajendrasingh977]

Is Bhutan a part of UN? Has United Nations pressured Bhutanese government to take back its citizens?

[@dondai135]

@@GTSO0 soon Bhutan will be china

[@pemayangki4873]

@@dondai135 India : hold my 🍻

[@angieangel1138]

We don't want these people back, who once created havoc in the country by beheading thousands of innoncents and putting the countrys sovereignty at stake.

[@kinleywangdi9284]

@@dondai135 don't worry bro Modi is waiting...

[@mangeshchalan8786]

Hindu's wherever they are they suffer.... sometimes by themselves and sometimes by others!

[@abdullhalatik388]

I do,nt know this story, now I heare it

[@phuntshonorbu8633]

whats gone is gone, now start new life happy. wish u happy life

[@AshishPanthee62]

Even I also say the same. Past hurts the most if we stuck in past, we can't think in present for better future.

[@simranthapa6480]

How can they start a happy life when they’re denied entry from their own country

[@harshpratapsingh7848]

i am really sorry for the refugee for what india did to them

[@sumanjyotiphukan2413]

Nacha karke aaya kya chutiya?

[@ahmednadir1766]

Why is Modi silent on this? Why are Bhakts silent on this? these people are not Hindus??

[@oppai.dragon1]

Gandhi family were against Nepal at that time....We were once Hindu country....Now we are secular state....

[@keshab644]

True face of world's happiest buddhist country .We will not forget .

[@zinxosakama4643]

Bhutan shouldn't recognize itself as Buddhist country. They should learn Buddhism from Nepal

[@yangkayangka417]

Yeah...thats why....most of the people from Nepal r coming n worshipping our lamas...here.. N plz...refer....the history of Nepal before talking abt Bhutan..

[@yangkayangka417]

@@The_True_Believer731 .sorry.I thought Mahayana Buddhism or whatsoever was originated from India, n for ur kind info,,I never asked u abt the origin of Mahayana,,,.. May be what u said is right, so,..Mahayana originated from Nepal, yet many spent so much and visit Bhutan....to get blessing from lamas out here in Bhutan....such a sad reality....

[@MrNewo123]

The ISO air-travel training is grand. This type of program should be instituted for all American's prior to travel on holiday or business ....

[@sonamlingza6524]

This reminds me of the Egyptian Pharaoh from the book of Exodus. This is a true life event, where ethnic Nepali origin were chased out from Bhutan based on their ethnic race and culture. This racial and ethnic discrimination resulted in the policy of one people one culture (something like this) which led to a rebellion and forced many individuals to flee Bhutan living everything behind, their home, land, house, cows, etc. Speaking one's language, wearing one's dress and following one's culture is a fundamental human right, and no matter where they are, they have the right to follow their ethnic culture and religion which they self recognize!

[@kishcapades]

Sonam Lingza bb

[@Drukdra_lhazom]

What these people wanted was their own language and dress to be the mainstream in the country. Bhutanese government never wanted to vanquish their language and culture and religion but wanted them to accept the bhutanese language and dress as national identity. Of course a country should have a national identity and it cannot be same as Nepali which these people wanted. As of now Bhutan have large number of Nepali follow their own religion and language and culture yet they live and follow under the rules and regulations of the country . And they are happy. Thats what the govt only wished from the beginning. These refugees even demanded for separate land and independence from Bhutan. They were really barbaric and violent and narrow minded towards the govt, and Bhutan feared for its sovereignty and suffer the fate like Sikkim. These people aren’t so innocent as this news channel portray.

[@apostatethegreat.9398]

@@Drukdra_lhazom Do you allow to teach their language at school ?

[@kinleypenjor9399]

@@apostatethegreat.9398 there are more than 20 languages in the country so it's not feasible. Moreover majority(more than 90 percent) is taught in English.

[@samoncore2123]

@@Drukdra_lhazom yeah just because they have different religion culture and heritage they were barbaric and wanted to control the nation, seriously. Look at India or Nepal we are so secular that often we never criticize the minority in book and include them when appaulding the culture and religion. Minorities get proper reservation and respect in these countries and here you say they try to take over, pathetic. Come with a new excuse. You forced the same people whose homeland was the birth of Lord Budha and still have no regret or shame.

[@BenShimon5731]

This is so sad, I can't even image loosing my citizenship from the country I was born in and lived in all my life. I bet it is very scary to move to a foreign country with foreign food, language, and culture! Our culture is very different from their culture. I feel bad for these people, I hope that they lead happy good lives in the United States, but that is a very difficult task to accomplish in this country, if you are a foreigner.

[@MercuryGodz]

My parents and millions of innocent people were persecuted by evil Bhutan. I was born in refugee camp and I lived there for 11 years but now we're in the grestest nation in the world. We're quite happy that we've made it this far. In fact in Cleveland, We've boosted the economy and created lot of self employed jobs. We've assimilated quite well and there is 0 Nepali homeless in Cleveland.

[@wwinnnn3868]

@@MercuryGodz Same

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

@@MercuryGodz Bhutan isn't as good as people say. People are starting to realize Bhutan isn't this magical country.

[@tandin3774]

The rebels are orginally citizen of Nepal. They aided the the rebels that fled India to try overthrow our rigime. So imagine our dissapointment when the people we helped betray us.

[@tandin3774]

@@MercuryGodz oh my gwad!! You uneducated scoundrel!!! Millions of people??? Our country barely have a population of 800,000 and we kicked out millions of peoples???? Wow!

[@Virendra.magar1]

😢😢 bhutan doesn't accept their citizen. Nothing can't worse than this for bhutanese people who live in nepal

[@sandeshkadam3040]

They are our Hindu people. Please protect them 😎🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🕉️🚩👍🚩🇮🇳🙏😎⛳⛺⛺😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@videoseries4119]

This was all caused by Indian Government. India can be blamed more than the Bhutani Government.

[@unknownpem4275]

You got any proof to say that

[@videoseries4119]

@@unknownpem4275 Still confused? There are many evidences. I'm sorry, they all can't be replied in the box now.

[@ShritikaUgale]

Really?? Nice joke can't handle your problems by yourself rather than blaming others 😂. This proves ur and ur country's mentality . When ur governments handle then blame everything on India..

[@ShritikaUgale]

@@videoseries4119 Look at Nepali government first .. 😂

[@jessym9415]

What an extraordinary story. I am deeply touched by the love these people feel for the land where they were born. And how cruel it is to be kicked out of their home land. This world is a hostile place. I feel for all these poor people who don't have a place which they can call 'home'?

[@sangaythinley6201]

Jessy M o

[@Nova.207]

Jessy, I fully concede my dear Love you 😘❤

[@karmatashi9903]

Stfu.

[@pematobdendorji6010]

First of all these people wanted their own culture(Nepalese) to be followed by the bhutanese. And to save our country from being overthrown by the nepalese immigrants, the government decided to make them leave peacefully.

[@kardenul8951]

@@pematobdendorji6010 your saying lies

[@urstruly87]

a very un-Buddhist thing of Bhutan to do!!! Buddha would be ashamed of you!!!

[@urstruly87]

Luxmee, you are so funny! No, but seriously - stop joking around!!! =D

[@sheelratan1391]

Well I am an Indian who has lived in Bhutan and has seen these disturbance and expulsion of Nepali origin Bhutanese. I have seen the census happening. I feel the action of Bhutanese government was natural reaction to a feeling of takeover by Nepali. The king also felt his position threatened. The decision was really very harsh and unjust on the poor people who had lived there for generations. The video is wrong that India didn't help these unfortunate people initially they were based in India, near Siliguri, however when an immediate resolution became almost impossible and some militant activities did indeed take place India had no option but to transport them to Nepal so that India doesn't become a base for militant activities. In this whole episode i feel that the Bhutanese government is to blame 100 %. First it allowed migration and settlement and also issues them ID Cards latter when someone has lived there for generation , tilled the soil and made areas like Samchi, Gelegphug etc fertile suddenly one fine day it decides to expel them. IT WAS WRONG. Bhutan's name has been soiled for good in International community. Later Bhutan adopted a tough stand some flexibility like a Green Card system or citizenship without voting rights etc could have helped these people as well as Bhutan which needs industrious people to develop their country, which these people are.

[@urstruly87]

@Sheel Ratan. Thanks for sharing your insight and experience!

[@sangaygembo6938]

Alex Nguyen bro! never point finger to subject before pointing to sort of subject ...

[@mafia715]

एलेक्सकाे कुरा नबुभी लक्षमीले कमेन्ट हाने जस्ताे लाग्याे । कुरा राम्ररी बुभ।

[@victorialopez6669]

can someone please tell me how to spell sabbath's last name

[@md.tarekaziz6947]

Oh my god! I thought Bhutan has clean image! Why Bhutan did this?

[@unknownpem4275]

Bhutan had it's reasons and if you hear those reasons you're gonna be shocked

[@md.tarekaziz6947]

@@unknownpem4275 So tell us the reasons?

[@knowledgedesk1653]

They didn't persecute Indians .

[@kaji6537]

As a Nepalese i will never forget what you did to our nepalese people bhutan you will pay for it karma will strike you

[@unknownpem4275]

I feel bad for you guys for not understanding this problem

[@sangay02]

Oh I remember karma striking your country in 2015! I guess listening to false allegations is a habit for useless people like you.

[@jekesus]

were u not listening to history? few groups from southern went against king to gain power, those southern nepali people killed their own kind when others didn’t comply, my mom remembers wen she was very young , seeing photos of beheaded people, His majesty gave them chance to resort to peace but they kept killing their own nepali who wont cooperate for power. It’s their greed and pride

[@user-im8hs7iq9m]

I do now didn’t like Bhutan 😢 at least they can. Lockout in good way and I hate Nepali government too not accepting them ..

[@haha8402]

A very different and sad story from their side..and I heard and read very sad and different stories in Bhutan..many Bhutanese were killed by them and they demanded their own government and country..

[@bhutanesetilakvlog6979]

I m really sorry to hear that 😢...but its all in Faith... happy stay every refugee ❤ wherever you go!!

[@kpopkdrama1357]

After knowing facts i feel bad for the bhutanese people who were expelled I'm happy for being born In a diversed country like Nepal No matter you are ethnics or not you are treated as country's peple we love divercity we are happy

[@laylalayla7709]

But we didn't kill our own king unlike u.

[@lalitthapa101]

@@laylalayla7709 I'd take humanity and a little respect for diversity in place of a monarchy. Shows where your priorities are

[@iramana8710]

@@laylalayla7709 get your priorities straight . The diversity of cultures and castes living in harmony is way better than a cruel communist brain washing their citizens.

[@nepaliguru9238]

@@lalitthapa101 your correct bro

[@Zach_StarWarsFan]

@@lalitthapa101 It's a good thing to be respectful to all people's, & religions. However, what I believe Layla is arguing is that Bhutan protecting its homogeneity is important. The way they went about expelling Nepalese people in Bhutan was not the right way to do it though. Simply limiting immigration of non native peoples would have been better. I'm not saying a multi-ethnic or multi-racial state is not possible (look at America, or somewhat Brazil). Moreover, it is just simply difficult to keep one united or functioning at a good capacity. Look at the majority of African nations, or even Nepal itself. A lot of ethnic turmoil, not to mention nobody would want to move there. Bhutan has even a higher GDP than Nepal. Simply put, homogenous nations generally have an easier time forming & advancing their nations due to shared beliefs, ethnicity, race, or religion (ex: Japan, Iceland, South Korea).

[@missting4563]

Al Jazeera , if you got guts ,make a document about Tibetan living in Tibet,

[@missting4563]

@@nkarki are they really bhutanese or Nepalese just saying!!

[@missting4563]

@@nkarki well, exactly!! They didnt integrate neither did they followed uniform civil code according to bhutanese law so I guess Bhutan didnt want to become second sikkim! What those nepali did to king of sikkim was a disgrace in history,

[@missting4563]

@Sudip Thapa yes,I blame, read history uncle ,who took money from raw and started protesting against sikkim king at the time

[@mohitthakkar4077]

@@missting4563 brother from where are u ?? Can u plzz tell me

[@moro899]

I guesse nobody care lmao

[@zarajohn6632]

So sad

[@tandindorji2976]

The story should be listen from both side. And make it as one. Truth can be found.

[@ackack4066]

The first king of Bhutan Nawang(probably, not sure about name) visited Nepal and very impressed by Nepali people and their hard work. He took 60 nepali family including all caste and sect to migrate to Bhutan as citizen. so Nepalese history is that much old as Bhutan history. Nepali community has long history in Sikkim than their king who was tibbetian setteller. so not to be confused about Nepalese Lothsamba's history in Bhutan.

[@suveksha2376]

Thank you

[@NivasBS]

I think the bhutan govt should have used these manpower better to develop the economy of the country by providing all necessary infra with the aid of india but indian congress govt was always busy in pakistan and china issues and spared no time. India should have played a role like in bangladesh in 1971

[@juneliad1160]

Like Nazis ?.....

[@pemayangchen5240]

Dx Fire Hope you know what happened in Sikkim once upon a time due to nepali refugees ..

[@geamhamoo7061]

You know nothing about history. So,I request you to do your homework well if you wanna keep comments on such fake topics . Bhutan gov doesn’t intentionality kick them away but they chose this way. They are bunch of Nepal’s people trying to rule Bhutan under them in 1960s .

[@CcherryNjx]

I feel bad for these people

[@subigyalamichhane1363]

The self proclaimed happiest country in the world has kicked out 1/3 Rd of its own citizens. It's everything but peaceful.

[@angieangel1138]

This is what happens when you go against your motherland.

[@angieangel1138]

@darshan sharma first learn to differentiate between power and leadership,then have the guts to speak hooligans

[@angieangel1138]

@darshan sharma read the constitution of Bhutan. Bhutanese have the right to dethrone the king if he is incapable. Our king is powerful because Bhutanese love and respect him for his unwavering service to his country men. My king,my God🙏🙏🙏

[@potatoboi5780]

@@angieangel1138 may lord sungma take him soon....

[@angieangel1138]

@@potatoboi5780 and may he take you too

[@jayramdahal3799]

honestly peoples on the world...

[@vishalspark8945]

PEOPLE MAY SAY BHUTAN IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY BUT BHUTAN KING HAVE DONE SO CRUEL WORK WE NEVER FORGET SO MANY PEOLE HAVE KILLED BY BHUTAN

[@dorjiwangdi6050]

By reading ur command. I guess u were one of those Bhutanese refugee.. I don't want to disrespect u but I must tell u the truth. For many generations Bhutan government have provided so many things to Bhutanese people including Nepali speaking Bhutanese citizens such as land, education, home n so on. But in early 1990s some groups of anti national were formed and went against the nation by threatening n disobeying the rules and Bhutanese code of conduct n were protesting for separate state n democracy which led to violence. So many lifes were lost at that time by the heads of their won people who refused to join the group so because of some of their own ethnic and race many innocent Nepali Bhutanese had to suffer who use to love Bhutan. How Bhutanese govt could let that happen. How Bhutanese govt could let the country get divide. They had no choice but to make them leave the nation. Otherwise so many Bhutanese life could have lose. To those I must tell who went against the nation is very shamefull even after the government have done so much for them for many generations. Today there are still Nepali speaking Bhutanese citizens living in Bhutan who r now the proud citizen of Bhutan have cosider so luck n r happy in Bhutan because all r given equal priority n opportunity. They all respect each other religion n tradition within the country. It is good to see those Bhutanese refugee who got resettlement in different countries n I wish them happy n prosperous life.

[@angieangel1138]

Hello sir first know the whole story before talking ill of someone.

[@kwhegwheg7900]

I thought bhutan was peaceful country now i will place bhutan with north korea syria afganistan

[@pasangsherpa9980]

Kwheg wheg thanks

[@kinzangchoden5698]

Your wish👍🏻 after all white would be white and black would be black.

[@deadmansanjay7294]

I feel very sorry for this ethnic groups who became stateless i don't know what is the reason for their exile but i think before chasing them away government of bhutan should have done a lot of investigation for their crime and should have only chased those people who were guilty but i am happy that my country had given shelter and successfuly resettled them in other country

[@kinleypenjor9399]

Your country was another reason why the refugee camp was never empty. Nepalese flooded the refugee camps after UN announced resettlement to USA and Australia.

[@deadmansanjay7294]

@@kinleypenjor9399 who told you and do you have any proof upon that or you are just expressing your stupid thought. Please may i have any idea evidence??

[@nameless1285]

@@kinleypenjor9399 yeah.. yesterday they dropped atom bomb on me too.

[@jebrilabdulazeez]

Before this documentary all I heard about Bhutan was a peace loving and environmentalist country which is good but the media should do their job and report the bad side as well.

[@shootingstar8685]

Bhutan is a peace country...they r nt our people hw cn we accept them whn their own country nepal dnt ...soo there is also another story abt this ..u shuld research dnt just go blindly watching this video

[@Hola-wg9zu]

@@shootingstar8685 they were born there. Ethnicity and nationality are different thing. It's disgusting of you to justify that

[@sagardahal9192]

@@shootingstar8685 My grand father's father was also born in Bhutan. Just because they wanted to wear and preserve their culture does not make them non-Bhutanese. Not sure what you're trying to justify here?

[@moro899]

@@shootingstar8685 that mean u don't know the history just don't comment if u don't know anything

[@tenzinugyen5268]

Dear brothers and sisters my name is ugyen tenzin and I am from Bhutan I am seeing this video today only so sorry to hear about this all etc. But I got really confusion why Bhutan forgotten u all and how could this Happened that's what I want to ask you.if anybody really knew about this please share it here the stories la

[@sarah7553]

Hey, Ugyen Tenzin I know I am 3 yrs late still if you are interested to know about them I request you to watch the video on youtube. search Harna Katha (Ghar ko Katha ) and Harna Katha ( Matoko Katha ). Thank You

[@vatsawalee5905]

May china capture Bhutan in name of Tibet and turn monasteries into resort and may India backlash you all.

[@dilukhimutamu9891]

जुन देशमा गयो चिनारी राख्यो बिर गोर्खाली भनेर नेपाल लाई पुर्खा हरुले तर अपसोच हाम्रो नेपालको सन्तान लाई किन एकैसाथ मा मिलाएर राख्न सकिदैनन???? नेपाल सरकारले

[@circleancopan7748]

Bhutan gained their structures and some of their culture to theese people. What did they get? These treatment. This is the reason why Bhutan tours weren't including the South. They put tour packages in almost all directions, except the south.

[@Glitchysky21]

The south is still occupied by ethnic nepali bro 😊 it is not in the tour package because there is not much to see there

[@Glitchysky21]

Bhutan has become peacefull and a happy nation because it has solved its biggest problem which is the revolt of the bad nepali people that tryed to overthrw the country and make their separate state if they were really bhutanese then they will have coexisted and be unitfied but they have different plan

[@binodthakur6113]

When you will make the lost soul of Tibet huh ? Only showing negativity of India,Bhutan.Do you have gut to make documentary on Tibet.

[@bytenzin972]

The governments of Nepal and Bhutan held some fifteen rounds of bilateral talks by 2003, the most significant achievement of the negotiations being the formation of the Joint Verification Team. This team undertook the verification of 12,173 residents of the Khudunabari refugee camp and declared that 293 were forcefully evicted from Bhutan, 8595 emigrated voluntarily and 347 fled after criminal activities. The remainder (2948, that is, almost a quarter of the total) were said to have no links to Bhutan.

[@11gurkha]

Did those 293 returned to Bhutan with respect??

[@ahmednadir1766]

why don't you call your fellow citizens back into your country? even those 8595 people, even if they emigrated voluntarily, they might have done that out of fear or for the future of their children. It's not that simple "emigrated voluntarily"

[@sonamdorji9746]

@bytenzin972- We must acknowledge and openly condemn the crimes committed by our 4th absolute monarch. Back in 1990, Kuensel and BBS served as the complete mouthpiece of the King, and the military and police were also under his control. The actions of our 4th absolute monarch during the 1990s were driven by a strong desire for power, and the "one nation, one people" policy led to the erosion of Sharchops' culture, language, and customs in favor of Ngalops. It's a harsh reality, but it's the truth.

[@sheelratan1391]

Well I am an Indian who has lived in Bhutan and has seen these disturbance and expulsion of Nepali origin Bhutanese. I have seen the census happening. I feel the action of Bhutanese government was natural reaction to a feeling of takeover by Nepali. The king also felt his position threatened. The decision was really very harsh and unjust on the poor people who had lived there for generations. The video is wrong that India didn't help these unfortunate people initially they were based in India, near Siliguri, however when an immediate resolution became almost impossible and some militant activities did indeed take place India had no option but to transport them to Nepal so that India doesn't become a base for militant activities. In this whole episode i feel that the Bhutanese government is to blame 100 %. First it allowed migration and settlement and also issues them ID Cards latter when someone has lived there for generation , tilled the soil and made areas like Samchi, Gelegphug etc fertile suddenly one fine day it decides to expel them. IT WAS WRONG. Bhutan's name has been soiled for good in International community. Later Bhutan adopted a tough stand some flexibility like a Green Card system or citizenship without voting rights etc could have helped these people as well as Bhutan which needs industrious people to develop their country, which these people are.

[@Cpt.GinOkami]

Sheel Ratan Well why no china?

[@TheKarmatenzin]

@Dx Fire irrespective of origin, the king was and is still the ruler. You go against federal government of America, you will disappear the next day.

[@TheKarmatenzin]

@Dx Fire You must be living in cave. Get the facts right at least! Our kings' presence in the country goes all the way back to 1616, yo guys were hired as labors in Bhutan like in 1900s?

[@ahmedabdishirekeyse9438]

bhutan is one of the most ISOLATED tiny nation in the world

[@ChimiSpringsy]

@Dx Fire lol you nuts

[@paradise9981]

Bhutanese royalist should be thrown away from the country! They have nothing to do for the sake of Bhutanese country and people but enjoy the luxuries life for themselves! Bhutanese people educate yourself that your king is nothing and doing nothing for your people and country! Destroy the monarchy and demand the democracy!

[@Glitchysky21]

That same king has gived the piwer of democracy to the people by his own free will and is always looking after the citizen as his own son and daughter u will never experience this bcs u will never have a leader like this