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July 28, 2006
Police arrest nearly two-dozen disabled people
We found the following news from the mailing list of "Disability and
Development" published by Mr. Soya Mori.
We think most of you still remember our Blog, "Disability Movement in Nepal"
on July 25, 2006.
Police arrest nearly two-dozen disabled people
Police arrested nearly two dozen physically challenged people from the
protest programme organized by the Federation of Disabled People in front of
Singha Durbar, the main administrative hub of the country demanding their
representation in the Interim Constitution Drafting Committee.
Disabled people from various organizations blocking the road in front of
Singha Durbar...
Police detained 14 physically challenged people at Mahendra Police Club and
the rest at the Ward Police Office Tinkune.
Physically challenged people have been continuing their protests saying that
the democratic government had neglected their demands. One of their demands
is reservation for disabled people in all sectors.
They are scheduled to join the protest organized by Citizens Movement for
Peace and Democracy at 4 p.m. in the afternoon.
Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the National Human Rights Commission
said that it is closely monitoring the demonstration.
The Commission has also urged the protestors to conduct their protest
programmes peacefully respecting rights of others while enjoying their own
constitutional rights.
It has also urged the government not to use unnecessary force that may
suppress people's fundamental rights. nepalnews.com pb July 26 06
http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2006/jul/jul26/news09.php
Posted by jicafriends at July 28, 2006 10:16 AM