Statement to the Press On the release of the OHCHR-Nepal Report
The April Protests: Democratic Rights and the Excessive Use of Force
The report covers the events of April 2006.It describes the nature of the demonstrations, the response of the Government and security forces and the types of human rights violations which took place, as well as the question of accountability for thes...
UNOHCHR, (2006)
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UNITED NATIONS
OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER
FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NEPAL
PRESS RELEASE – 8 April 2006
Excessive Use of Force
“It is essential that Government requires members of the security forces to observe their obligation to minimise use of force and firearms in the current context of demonstrations. The use of force against peaceful demonstrators is not acceptable. In...
UNOHCHR, (2006)
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OCHA Nepal Daily Sit Rep
Kathmandu, 21 April 2006
The 16th day of the general strike called by the Seven Party Alliance was also observed throughout the country with most markets closed and no vehicle movement.In the eastern region it is reported that CPN/Maoist are generally encouraging people to m...
UNOCHA, (2006)
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