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AHRC statement on 1 Feb
NEPAL: Immediate intervention needed to save human lives in Nepal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2005
AS-09-2005
A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission
Immediate intervention needed to save human lives in Nepal
The situation in Katmandu and the rest of Nepal at the moment since the formal dismissal of the government on February 1, 2005, by King Gyanendra and his takeover through the declaration of a state of emergency and the use of the military should be a matter of extreme concern for the international community, particularly the dangers that members of the former government and other democratic parties, all organisations and societies and human rights defenders face requires immediate intervention from all members of the international community. The United Nations should immediately intervene with the king to prevent any use of violence, extrajudicial killings, illegal detention and arrest and torture. It is also the duty of all governments to intervene similarly in order to ensure the safety and security of all individuals in the country.
At the moment, all telephone lines to Katmandu have been cut. By this move, harm could be done to many people before the world will know anything about them. As a preliminary protection measure, it is essential to get the king to restore communication within the country and outside of it so that basic security and the well-being of the population can be guaranteed.
Without a doubt, what has taken place is a coup and a bid to take absolute power by the king, power which was lost in 1990 when the royalty gave in to popular demands for democracy through a constitution which guaranteed an elected Parliament and some additional limited democratic reforms. Since the first dismissal of the government two years ago, there has been a crisis of legitimacy in the government. Last June the dismissed prime minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, was reappointed to guarantee some form of legitimacy, a decision that was made through international pressure. Now this government has been dismissed, and the army has surrounded the prime minister’s house, all political leaders have been placed under house arrest and the military has taken control of the capital’s streets. The ensuing situation could be extremely grave for the protection of Nepal’s citizens. If no serious intervention is made at this stage by the United Nations, the powerful countries in the West and India and China to stop the escalation of violence, a bloodbath could easily take place while the movement of the people and news is restricted.
In a report issued on January 18 entitled “The Mathematics of Barbarity and Zero Rule of Law in Nepal,” the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) drew the attention of the world to the extremely bleak situation in Nepal, particularly pointing to large-scale disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture in which innocent people have become targets and victims. On the same day, Amnesty International (AI) also issued a report pointing to the extremely dangerous situation in Nepal. With the present coup, the situation will escalate, and the extent of violence to be expected is high.
The United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNCHR), Louise Arbour, who was in Nepal last week and was able to observe the situation for herself, should take the initiative to call an international human rights alert in order to save lives in Nepal. In particular, she should take the initiative to provide security for all human rights defenders who, despite the extremely dark situation in recent years, have been working to defend the rights of the people. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Ruud Lubbers, should also take the initiative to use his office in order to save lives in the country.
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About AHRC The Asian Human Rights Commission is a regional non-governmental organisation monitoring and lobbying human rights issues in Asia. The Hong Kong-based group was founded in 1984
India’s response to 1 Feb
February 2nd, 2005
The King of Nepal has dissolved the multiparty government led by Prime Minister Deuba, and has decided to constitute a Council of Ministers under his own Chairmanship. An emergency has been declared and fundamental rights have been suspended. These developments constitute a serious setback to the cause of democracy in Nepal and cannot but be a cause of grave concern to India.
There are also reports that several political leaders have been confined to their residences. The safety and welfare of the political leaders must be ensured and political parties must be allowed to exercise all the rights enjoyed by them under the Constitution.
India has consistently supported multiparty democracy and constitutional monarchy enshrined in Nepal’s Constitution as the two pillars of political stability in Nepal. This principle has now been violated with the King forming a government under his Chairmanship.
We have always considered that in Nepal, it is imperative to evolve a broad national consensus, particularly between the monarchy and political parties, to deal with the political and economic challenges facing the country.
The latest developments in Nepal bring the monarchy and the mainstream political parties in direct confrontation with each other. This can only benefit the forces that not only wish to undermine democracy but the institution of monarchy as well.
India has a longstanding and unique relationship with Nepal, with which it shares an open border, a history of strong cultural and spiritual values and wide-ranging economic and commercial links. We will continue to support the restoration of political stability and economic prosperity in Nepal, a process which requires reliance on the forces of democracy and the support of the people of Nepal.
New Delhi
February 1, 2005
Uhyggelig tavshed efter kongekup
Siden kongekuppet i Nepal har al kommunikation været afbrudt. Asian Human Rights Commission frygter, at kongen er i færd med at skaffe politiske modstandere af vejen samtidig med, at det internationale samfund ikke får information om, hvad der foregår. ANRC beder FN gå ind med styrker for at forhindre drab, arrestationer, tortur og en eskalation af volden.
02. februar 2005AHRC statement on 1 Feb
NEPAL: Immediate intervention needed to save human lives in Nepal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2005
AS-09-2005
A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission
Immediate intervention needed to save human lives in Nepal
The situation in Katmandu and the rest of Nepal at the moment since the formal dismissal of the government on February 1, 2005, by King Gyanendra and his takeover through the declaration of a state of emergency and the use of the military should be a matter of extreme concern for the international community, particularly the dangers that members of the former government and other democratic parties, all organisations and societies and human rights defenders face requires immediate intervention from all members of the international community. The United Nations should immediately intervene with the king to prevent any use of violence, extrajudicial killings, illegal detention and arrest and torture. It is also the duty of all governments to intervene similarly in order to ensure the safety and security of all individuals in the country.
At the moment, all telephone lines to Katmandu have been cut. By this move, harm could be done to many people before the world will know anything about them. As a preliminary protection measure, it is essential to get the king to restore communication within the country and outside of it so that basic security and the well-being of the population can be guaranteed.
Without a doubt, what has taken place is a coup and a bid to take absolute power by the king, power which was lost in 1990 when the royalty gave in to popular demands for democracy through a constitution which guaranteed an elected Parliament and some additional limited democratic reforms. Since the first dismissal of the government two years ago, there has been a crisis of legitimacy in the government. Last June the dismissed prime minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, was reappointed to guarantee some form of legitimacy, a decision that was made through international pressure. Now this government has been dismissed, and the army has surrounded the prime minister’s house, all political leaders have been placed under house arrest and the military has taken control of the capital’s streets. The ensuing situation could be extremely grave for the protection of Nepal’s citizens. If no serious intervention is made at this stage by the United Nations, the powerful countries in the West and India and China to stop the escalation of violence, a bloodbath could easily take place while the movement of the people and news is restricted.
In a report issued on January 18 entitled “The Mathematics of Barbarity and Zero Rule of Law in Nepal,” the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) drew the attention of the world to the extremely bleak situation in Nepal, particularly pointing to large-scale disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture in which innocent people have become targets and victims. On the same day, Amnesty International (AI) also issued a report pointing to the extremely dangerous situation in Nepal. With the present coup, the situation will escalate, and the extent of violence to be expected is high.
The United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNCHR), Louise Arbour, who was in Nepal last week and was able to observe the situation for herself, should take the initiative to call an international human rights alert in order to save lives in Nepal. In particular, she should take the initiative to provide security for all human rights defenders who, despite the extremely dark situation in recent years, have been working to defend the rights of the people. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Ruud Lubbers, should also take the initiative to use his office in order to save lives in the country.
# # #
About AHRC The Asian Human Rights Commission is a regional non-governmental organisation monitoring and lobbying human rights issues in Asia. The Hong Kong-based group was founded in 1984
India’s response to 1 Feb
February 2nd, 2005
The King of Nepal has dissolved the multiparty government led by Prime Minister Deuba, and has decided to constitute a Council of Ministers under his own Chairmanship. An emergency has been declared and fundamental rights have been suspended. These developments constitute a serious setback to the cause of democracy in Nepal and cannot but be a cause of grave concern to India.
There are also reports that several political leaders have been confined to their residences. The safety and welfare of the political leaders must be ensured and political parties must be allowed to exercise all the rights enjoyed by them under the Constitution.
India has consistently supported multiparty democracy and constitutional monarchy enshrined in Nepal’s Constitution as the two pillars of political stability in Nepal. This principle has now been violated with the King forming a government under his Chairmanship.
We have always considered that in Nepal, it is imperative to evolve a broad national consensus, particularly between the monarchy and political parties, to deal with the political and economic challenges facing the country.
The latest developments in Nepal bring the monarchy and the mainstream political parties in direct confrontation with each other. This can only benefit the forces that not only wish to undermine democracy but the institution of monarchy as well.
India has a longstanding and unique relationship with Nepal, with which it shares an open border, a history of strong cultural and spiritual values and wide-ranging economic and commercial links. We will continue to support the restoration of political stability and economic prosperity in Nepal, a process which requires reliance on the forces of democracy and the support of the people of Nepal.
New Delhi
February 1, 2005
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