Youths on hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp over glacial lake risks
Summary
Eleven youths from Chumanubri Rural Municipality in Gorkha have entered the third day of a hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp, demanding action to reduce the risks from glacial lakes. Authorities and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project have urged them to stop the protest and hold talks.
Key Points
- Eleven youths from Wards 1 and 7 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality are staging a hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp in Gorkha.
- The protest is demanding measures to reduce the risks posed by glacial lakes.
- The hunger strike has continued for three days amid snowfall, and some protesters have reportedly developed health problems.
- The District Administration Office and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project have called on the youths to end the strike and negotiate.
