Rights bodies demand dissolution of incumbent government

April 18, 2006
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Various human rights organisations working in the country have demanded for the dissolution of the incumbent government and to form a fresh one comprising the seven political parties and Maoists through a national consensus.

They also urged both the warring factions to declare a ceasefire and begin the peace process.

A joint statement issued by seven human rights organisations and members of civil society also urged the government to lift restrictions and curfew in various parts of the country.

They also called on the government to allow journalists to cover news on the strength of their respective identity cards and without demanding specific permits for doing their job.

The rights bodies also urged people not to pay taxes to the incumbent government as called by the seven agitating political parties. The statement further said that the security forces were using excessive force to suppress the pro-democracy movement of the country against the national and international norms. nepalnews.com pb Apr 18 06