The troubles, which began on Monday as a self -proclaimed “demonstration of generation Z” against creeping corruption, nepotism and borders on social networks, quickly increased after the security forces responded forcefully.
Most of the dead and injured were young demonstrators slaughtered by police. Many remain hospitalized in critical condition.
Tuesday, demonstrations were spread across the country, with government buildings, political parties offices and even parliament in Kathmandu.
Some focus of political leaders have been attacked, invaded police stations and the international airport has been closed.
The Prime Minister was allegedly evacuated by helicopter from his official residence and his resignation was announced shortly after.
Several ministers at the federal and provincial level – as well as the members of the Parliament – also resigned to protest against the treatment of demonstrations, deepening political benefits.
Violence is not the answer
Expressing a deep concern in the face of deaths and rapid deterioration, UN Human Rights Head Volker Türk warned that “violence is not the answer” and called on the authorities and demonstrators to defuse the crisis in a spiral.
In a statement From Geneva, Türk said he was “dismayed by the escalation of violence” and “the useless and disproportionate use of force” against largely young demonstrators.
“” Dialogue is the best and the only way to respond to the concerns of the Nepalese people. It is important that the votes of young people are heard“, He said, urging the two security forces to show restraint and demonstrators to refrain from destructive acts.
While condemning the repression, he also expressed his concern concerning violence by certain demonstrators.
“I am disturbed by the reports of public buildings, companies and private residences attacked and, in some cases, I set fire. Likewise, I am concerned with physical attack reports against senior officials. ”
The echoes of the UN chief call for restraint
The secretary general’s spokesman said on Tuesday’s daily briefing for journalists in New York that the UN chief “was closely followed by the situation.”
Stéphane Dujarric said that António Guterres was “very saddened by the loss of life” and reiterated his call for restraint to prevent a new escalation.
“” Authorities must comply with international human rights law and demonstrations must take place peacefully that respects life and property“Said Mr. Dujarric, noting the dramatic images emerging from Nepal.
Call for quick surveys
THE United Nations Country team in Nepal Echo these calls, extending condolences to the families of the dead and urging the authorities to ensure that the responses to the police remain “proportionate and in accordance with international human rights standards”.
“” Freedom of expression, access to information and the peaceful assembly are fundamental rights protected by Nepalese and international law“, The United Nations team said.
“All allegations of excessive use of force should be studied quickly independently, transparent and impartial,” he added.
Some demonstrators climb the doors of the Parliament of Nepal to Kathmandu on Monday, in demonstrations led by young people against corruption.
Mobilization led by young people
The demonstrations mark the latest and most intense in a series of mobilizations led by young people in Nepal in recent years. Students and young professionals have repeatedly descended into the street to demand responsibility for the political class.
Monday’s demonstrations saw thousands of people walking in the capital, Kathmandu and other cities bearing signs calling for the end of transplant and nepotism.
But the demonstrations became violent while the security forces moved to the scattered crowd, leaving at least 19 dead and hundreds injured, according to the media.
Deaths have fueled widespread anger and diaspora communities organized solidarity rallies abroad.
Tuesday afternoon, the demonstrators stormed Parliament, the Supreme Court and Singh Durbar, the central administrative complex of Kathmandu, set fire to certain parts.
The reports indicate that the demonstrators also targeted the president’s residences, former prime ministers and ministers, and that some prison prisoners escaped after the police abandoned their positions.
No ready with support
Türk High Commissioner calls on all games to avoid a new escalationRecalling the history of Nepal to get out of the conflict to forge peaceful democratic institutions.
“” The world admired the emergence of Nepal of a conflict to become a peaceful democracy“He said.
“With the United Nations system, my office is ready to support dialogue and strengthening measures that can help defuse tensions and restore confidence.”
The United Nations team in Nepal reinforced this messagestressing that “The votes of young Nepalese were heard strong and strongAnd warning that sustainable stability will depend on the concrete steps to approach the deep causes of their grievances.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
