The Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN) has expressed solidarity with the ongoing pro-democracy movement of the country.

In a public statement issued on Thursday, the AIN said it was deeply concerned that the conflict was escalating, divisions in the society were deepening and opportunities for human, social and economic development were diminishing for an entire generation of Nepalis, unless a broadly owned solution to the escalating conflict was reached.

Talking to Nepalnews on Thursday, Shibesh Chandra Regmi, chairman of AIN said that they expressed solidarity to the ongoing movement as there will be no working environment in absence of peace, human rights and democracy.

Regmi further said that though they did not support any political party or group, they are supporting the ongoing movement of seven political parties as it is aimed at restoring peace and democracy in the country.

The AIN, which represents about 60 INGOs working in Nepal said, “Ensure an inviolate respect for the democratic rights of citizens to speak their minds publicly, to assemble publicly, to move about freely and top participate actively in the decisions that will determine their future, without intimidation or restrictions.”

The statement also urged all to ensure that children are not used in demonstrations, political rallies or in any kind of violence.

The AIN also appealed to release all civil society representatives, who are in captivity or custody.

Talking to Nepalnews, one official at the AIN said that the statement was issued to express solidarity to the ongoing pro-democracy movement.

Meanwhile, Nepal Network for Sustainable Development (NNSD), a network of 75 organizations working in the field of sustainable development has expressed solidarity to the ongoing pro-democracy movement of the country.

A statement issued by the NNSD condemned the government’s use of force in the protest rallies organized demanding restoration of democracy in the country.

The statement said that the government failed to suppress the people’s movement by imposing curfew and violence.

A report from mid western town of Nepalgunj said, students and health workers of Nepalgunj Medical College and Nepalgunj Nursing Campus condemned the government atrocities to doctors and health workers during the pro-democracy movement of the country.

A press release issued by them urged all people to protest for the restoration of democracy to protect people’s fundamental rights and right to live peacefully.

The students and health workers also organized a protest rally in Kohalpur to protest the government’s atrocities.

The pro-democracy movement of the country is getting support from all walks of life. nepalnews.com pb Apr 13 06