Nepal: Independent investigation and accountability needed following deadly crackdown on ‘Gen Z’ protesters

By Amnesty International

Reacting to emerging reports of at least nineteen dead and over 100 injured during a crackdown on the youth-led protests against corruption and social media ban in Nepal, Nirajan Thapaliya, Director of Amnesty International Nepal, said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the unlawful use of lethal and less-lethal force by law enforcement in Nepal, resulting in […] The post Nepal: Independent investigation and accountability needed following deadly crackdown on ‘Gen Z’ protesters appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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