National Human Rights Commission Submits Report on 'Genji' Protest Crackdown
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission submitted a report on the crackdown and human rights violations during the 'Genji' protests in Nepal, focusing on police use of force and government accountability.
Key Points
- The National Human Rights Commission formed an investigation committee led by Lili Thapa to probe the crackdown on 'Genji' protests held on Bhadra 23 and 24.
- The investigation focused on human rights violations, police use of force during the protests, transparency, accountability, and impunity.
- Key government figures including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah were questioned.
- The Commission's report highlighted the government's failure to assess potential causes before the protests and condemned excessive use of force resulting in deaths and violence.
