GCSG appreciates all dignitaries for their participation in our round table on ‘Recent Disaster & Response in Nepal: A Critical Needs Assessment.’ Your critical observations, insightful suggestions & strategic direction on policy & disaster management are highly commendable.
#Nepal: We are shocked by the killings and injury of protesters today and urge a prompt and transparent investigation.
We have received several deeply worrying allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force by security forces during protests organized by youth groups demonstrating against corruption and the recent Government ban on social media platforms.
We call on the authorities to respect and ensure the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
All security forces must comply with the basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials.
Nepal enjoys a lively democracy and active civic space, and dialogue is the best means to address young people’s concerns. We urge reconsideration of measures to regulate social media to ensure they comply with Nepal’s human rights obligations.
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Just wrapped up a closed-door roundtable on Transitional Justice: Current Updates and Challenges. Grateful for the insightful contributions from experts, stakeholders & the PM’s Advisor,who clearly outlined both commissions’ progress & plans.
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India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.
India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.
READ: C Raja Mohan writes: On India’s Middle Path in the Middle East:
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Decarbonization will be the greatest transformation of the global economy this century. 🌍
#Sensitive and insightful thoughts from New York Climate Week, addressing the Hindu Kush Himalaya Regions.
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