Cooperative and Microfinance Victims Protest at Human Rights Commission, Appeal to UN
Summary
Cooperative and microfinance victims have been staging a five-day sit-in at the Human Rights Commission in Pulchowk, demanding action on long-pending agreements and relief from their hardships. They have appealed to the United Nations and accused the government of ignoring their demands.
Key Points
- Cooperative and microfinance victims have been protesting at the Human Rights Commission premises in Pulchowk for five days.
- The protest, led by the Citizens Save Campaign, seeks implementation of agreements made with the previous government.
- The protesters appealed to the United Nations and drew attention to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres through placards.
- They submitted a memorandum to the Commission on Shrawan 29 before beginning the sit-in outside its office.