Wednesday, December 25, 2013

India moves to restrict diplomatic privileges of US consular staff as row over maid slave wage controversy deepens...

The Indian government has taken unusual step of revoking most diplomatic privileges afforded US consular staff in the country - including immunity from prosecution.

The revocation of diplomatic privileges comes as the maid slave wage controversy involving Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade threatens to further erode India - US relations.

Identity cards issued to both consular officials and their family were revoked. Officials received new cards showing their updated diplomatic status, their families will not be granted any special status. The move was first reported by NDTV.

The Indian government changed privileges extended to US consular officials and their families to bring them in line with what the US grants Indian consular officials, a source told NDTV.

This new status will apply to all non-United Nations accredited consular staff in the country and came after a significant development in New York in Ms Khobragade's favor.

The United Nations Monday approved a request to accredit her to the Indian mission to the UN, according to reports. This should grant her immunity from prosecution of any form, but US officials do not appear to be budging. Full story...

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