Govt must ensure accountability for unlawful killings and use of force during Gen-Z protests: Amnesty Int'l
Summary
Amnesty International reports unlawful killings and excessive force by Nepalese police during September's youth-led Gen-Z protests, urging government accountability and reform.
Key Points
- Amnesty International documented unlawful killings and excessive use of force by Nepalese law enforcement during the Gen-Z protests in September.
- At least 19 people were killed and more than 300 injured on 8 September in Kathmandu; across the country, protests and unrest caused 76 deaths and over 2,000 injuries.
- Police used water cannons, tear gas, rubber bullets, and live gunfire against largely peaceful protesters, violating international human rights standards.
- Amnesty calls for government accountability, justice for victims, and reforms to ensure police facilitate peaceful assemblies and comply with international use-of-force standards.
