KATHMANDU, May 29: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all stakeholders to ensure that Thursday's planned protest remains peaceful.
On Wednesday, the NHRC held discussions with the chief district officers and district police chiefs of Kathmandu and Lalitpur regarding security measures for the May 29 (Jestha 15, 2082 BS) protest announced by the pro-monarchy Joint People's Movement Committee and the CPN-UML.
NHRC urges everyone to make protests peaceful
During the meeting, NHRC Chairperson Tap Bahadur Magar instructed security officials to uphold law and order while embracing core human rights principles. The NHRC also deployed several monitoring teams to observe the protest from a human rights perspective.
Magar urged protesters to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and opinion within the framework of the Constitution and both national and international laws. He also appealed to them to refrain from using disrespectful language and to conduct the protest peacefully.
The NHRC called on the government and security agencies to assess possible security threats and implement appropriate measures while adhering to human rights standards.
Chief district officers and police chiefs assured the commission that they had coordinated security efforts across all agencies in the valley. They said they had taken steps to prevent any clashes between opposing groups by ensuring the groups would not cross paths. Authorities have increased security at sensitive sites, including media offices, and have introduced strategies to protect citizens and maintain smooth traffic flow.
