At a meeting with the CPNM leadership on 23 June 2006 and in a subsequent letter of 26 June, OHCHR raised its concerns regarding a series of abductions and killings attributed to CPNM cadres in the Central Region, which have resulted in the deaths of nine individuals since 3 May 2006. It also raised the cases of two individuals who were reportedly abducted in Kathmandu and severely beaten in Kavre. In most of the cases, the victims were accused of “crimes” or “offences” and were apparently under investigation. In some of those cases, local CPNM leaders had accepted responsibility and had apologized. OHCHR remains concerned, however, that civilians continue to be abducted and held by the CPNM in spite of repeated expressions of concern by OHCHR.
During the meeting with OHCHR, the CPNM leadership gave assurances that such
killings are not CPNM policy and that the CPNM takes these cases very seriously. It also stated that investigations will be carried out and that any CPNM cadres found responsible will be punished.
#ABDUCTION #CIVILLIANS #CRIME #CPN-M
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Publisher:
UNOHCHR
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Type / Script:
Press Release
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Keywords:
ABDUCTION , CRIME AGAINST THE PERSON , OFFENCE AGAINST THE PERSON , SOCIAL PROBLEM , CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION , INTERNAL INVESTIGATION , LAW ENFORECEMENT
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Thematic Group:
UNOHCHR
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Thesaurus:
14.04.02
- Crime And Criminal Justice
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