Police used tear gas and opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm the Parliament complex in the capital, Kathmandu, according to the media.
The curfews were imposed in certain parts of the city and in Rupandehi, with restrictions on the effective movement in Pokhara.
‘So unlike Nepal’
The resident coordinator of the UN Hanaa Fikry Ahmed Singer described the situation as “if unlike Nepal” and feared that the number of victims increases.
“Many of my staff here cry,” she said UN News in an interview. “They haven’t seen any violence during their lifetime.”
The demonstrations occurred only a few days after the Nepalese government blocked more than 20 social media platforms such as WhatsApp, X and Facebook, as well as websites such as YouTube, so as not to register with the authorities.
“” The government wanted them to also align themselves with internal laws because they have concerned about disinformation, hate speech and social harmonyAnd to ensure surveillance and surveillance, ”she said.
“However, the decision has been widely criticized as too wide and has been perceived by many, especially young people who are very global, like all parts of the world now, They consider this to be a restriction on freedom of expression and access to digital spaces. “”
Concern for civilians
Ahmed Singer expressed a deep concern for civilians’ safety and stressed the urgent need to ensure medical access without restriction to the injured.
“Immediate priority is now the protection of civilians, especially young people who are at the forefront of demonstrations,” she said.
Social media returned online shortly before the interview. The senior humanitarian official said that she had published a message on X Call all parties to exercise a maximum reservoirAdhered to the basic principles on the use of strength and firearms, and make sure that people can exercise their democratic rights in completeness and peacefully.
“The most important thing is now an access without restriction to medical care for those who are injured, if necessary,” she said.
Supporting role
Meanwhile, United Nations agencies in the country – such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), and the United Nations Human Rights Office, Ohchr – close monitoring of developments.
They prepare health and other forms if necessary and are ready to facilitate dialogue.
“Our role is really to remind everyone to ensure the protection of civilians, to protect fundamental freedoms and to support Nepal in their commitment to international human rights standards and standards,” she said.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
