UN Demands Urgent Probe into Nepal’s Deadly Protests
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the deadly protests in Nepal, which have claimed 20 lives and led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
"I'm closely following the situation in Nepal & I'm deeply saddened by the loss of life," Guterres shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“I urge a thorough investigation, restraint to avoid further escalation of violence & dialogue towards forging a constructive path forward," he added.
Guterres also emphasized the need for the authorities to adhere to human rights standards, stating, "Protests must take place in a peaceful manner, respecting life & property."
The violence prompted the Nepalese army to assume control on Tuesday evening, following two days of intense unrest.
In response to the deadly protests, which also left nearly 350 injured, President Ramchandra Paudel has begun preparations to form a new government after accepting Oli’s resignation.
The unrest erupted after Oli imposed a ban on social media, demanding that international platforms open offices in the landlocked nation. The controversial move sparked mass demonstrations in the capital, Kathmandu, with protesters storming public buildings, setting fire to political offices, and even entering and burning down the parliament building.
Protesters also torched the residences of senior political figures, including the President's Office, continuing their violent actions despite the government's announcement that the social media ban would be lifted.
"I'm closely following the situation in Nepal & I'm deeply saddened by the loss of life," Guterres shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“I urge a thorough investigation, restraint to avoid further escalation of violence & dialogue towards forging a constructive path forward," he added.
Guterres also emphasized the need for the authorities to adhere to human rights standards, stating, "Protests must take place in a peaceful manner, respecting life & property."
The violence prompted the Nepalese army to assume control on Tuesday evening, following two days of intense unrest.
In response to the deadly protests, which also left nearly 350 injured, President Ramchandra Paudel has begun preparations to form a new government after accepting Oli’s resignation.
The unrest erupted after Oli imposed a ban on social media, demanding that international platforms open offices in the landlocked nation. The controversial move sparked mass demonstrations in the capital, Kathmandu, with protesters storming public buildings, setting fire to political offices, and even entering and burning down the parliament building.
Protesters also torched the residences of senior political figures, including the President's Office, continuing their violent actions despite the government's announcement that the social media ban would be lifted.
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