The European Union's executive on Friday sent 1.5 million euros (1.9 million dollars) in aid for Bhutanese refugees living in seven camps in Nepal.
Refugees from Bhutan began fleeing to Nepal in the early 1990s, after their government changed its citizenship policy. Talks between the two states on how to deal with them have so far been fruitless.
"The Nepalese government does not allow the refugees to engage in economic activities in the areas surrounding the camps. The refugees, therefore, have no other option but to remain in the camps, in need of further care and assistance," the European Commission said in a statement.
According to the statement, 31,000 refugees have volunteered to be re-settled in third countries, but a further 81,000 remain in Nepal.
"Providing donor assistance to the victims of this forgotten crisis has become increasingly difficult due to donor fatigue," the statement said.
The EU's aid is intended to supply refugees with basic food, especially for children, pregnant women and the elderly.
EU aid is usually administered by international organizations such as the United Nations,UNHCR,WFP and the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement.
