The United Nations today called for an immediate investigation into the 17 deaths in a demonstration violently dissolved by police in Nepal.
“We are shocked by the deaths and injuries of demonstrators in Nepal and are calling for rapid and transparent investigation,” said Robina Samdasani, a spokesman for the UNHCR.
At least 17 people were killed and dozens were injured during the violent suppression of protest rallies in Kathmandu on the occasion of blocking social networking sites that evolved into mass demonstrations against the Nepal government.
Last week, the government ordered the exclusion of 26 social networking platforms – including Facebook, YouTube, X and LinkedIn – because they had not completed the licensing process within the deadline, causing discomfort and rage in millions of users.
On Monday morning, thousands of young people took to the streets of Kathmandu, asking the authorities to remove the exclusion of social networks, while denouncing the corruption that – as they say – plagues this small Himalayan country.
Episodes broke out when security forces prevented the protesters from approaching parliament and used cannons of water, globes and tear gas to repel the crowd.
Amnesty International has called for “independent and impartial investigation” over the security operation of security forces, confirming complaints about the use of real fires by police.
A police spokesman only reported “tear gas and water cannons” against protesters, confirmed the number of dead (17) and referred to about 400 injured, including 100 police officers.
Source :Skai
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