An interview with A Nepalese Colleague

Rajah25 april 2007 – 13:16

Antwerpen -- Today I started a new course which is Media Training specially organized for asylum seekers in Belgium by Fed Asil in association with Europe ion Union, Red Cross and few other organizations.

I happened to interview my colleague Mr Rajeev who comes from Nepal. He is also here for the same reason like me who is also seeking political asylum in Belgium

It was pleasing to hear from him that he selected Belgium for the same reason as my self. The reason is that the Government and the people of Belgium are very human.

Some of the questions which I asked from him are .

Q What is your Age?
A 32 years

Q Are you married and if so how many children you have?
A Yes I am married and no children yet

Q Is your wife also here in Belgium?
A Yes my wife also here in Belgium

Q What was your profession in Nepal?
A I was a principle in a Basic School

Q Can you tell me about your country in brief?
A Yes, Nepal is in South East Asia, a democratic country. But, politically very unstable. It has basically tropical climate and 26 million population. 90percent of them are Hindus and the others are Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. The official language is NEWARI and my mother Tong is Nepale.

Q What are the main incomes of your country?
A The main incomes are Tourism and Agriculture

Q What is the main sport in your country?
A TAIKUNDU

Q Something special about your country ?
A Yes, we have the highest mountain in the World which is MOUNT EVERST. The height 8848 meters

Q Finally, can you tell me the reason for you to seek political Asylum in Belgium?

A I had many problems with MAOISTS communist groups

It was a good interview and was my first experience