RSP calls secretariat meeting following journalists' arrests
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has called a secretariat meeting for Saturday after the arrest of several journalists on Friday drew widespread criticism. The Prime Minister’s Secretariat and Nepal Police issued conflicting statements over who prompted the arrests.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party has called a secretariat meeting for Saturday following the arrest of several journalists on Friday.
- The meeting will be held at 11:00 AM at the party's central office and will be chaired by RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane.
- The government's move to arrest journalists over their news coverage has drawn widespread criticism.
- The Prime Minister's Secretariat and Nepal Police gave conflicting accounts about whether the arrests were ordered or prompted by the Prime Minister's Office.
