Liberal Democracy Nepal (LDN, Nepal Study Center at UNM), a forum consisting of scholars, professionals, and policy practioners with a mission to promote liberal democracy in Nepal, expressed solidarity to the pro-democracy movement of Nepal.

A press statement issued by the LDN said, “LDN greatly admires and fully supports the protest by the political parties, professionals, civil society and the common Nepali people for full democracy in the country.”

The statement also demanded to stop the government’s aggression against the peaceful demonstrators, free all the detainees, and lift the curfew.

The LDN also called on Maoists to cease the attacks, completely renounce violence and join the democratic forces in their peaceful struggle for democracy.

The LDN also said that there is no military solution to the insurgency.

The statement further said, “LDN strongly urges the international community and international organizations to increase the pressure on the King to reverse his February 1 takeover and to return the sovereignty back to the people of Nepal through the parliamentary parties. nepalnews.com pb Apr 11 06