The Canadian government has urged all sides in Nepal to enter into a dialogue for a peaceful and democratic resolution to the current conflict.

Issuing a press statement on Wednesday, the Canadian Ambassador to Nepal Lucie Edwards, who is based in New Delhi said, “Canada is extremely concerned by the increasing violence and reports of deaths during recent political demonstrations in Nepal.”

Expressing concern over the continuing indiscriminate arrests and detention of political party leaders and human rights activists, Edwards said, “Canada calls on the Government of Nepal to immediately release all those arrested and to respect the right of its citizens to peacefully protest, and calls on all protesters to engage in non-violent demonstrations.”

Earlier, issuing separate statements, the United States and European Union also expressed concern over recent political situation of the country and urged for reconciliation between the King and political parties. nepalnews.com pb Apr 12 06