Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli issued a formal statement focused on extensive protests that broke out throughout the country. The Genz protests were recorded by 19 people and several injured. The government of Nepal later announced plans to abolish social media ban on September 8.
The Prime Minister Oli expressed his grief and said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during the demonstration organized by Gen-Z generations today.”
PM Oli explained that the government expected the youth to express their requirements peacefully, but claimed that the protests were disturbed by groups with interests, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian lives.
“Given that we are convinced that our children and generations will peacefully present their requirements, the situation arising from infiltration from various leisure centers in protest led to the tragic situation of civilian deaths.
“Safe Environment for Online Communication”
Oli strongly refuted the accusation that the government intended to reduce the use of social media, and stressed that there was “no reason to continue the demonstration”. He also undertook to ensure a safe environment for online communication, and warned that the current situation would not be allowed to persist.
The Prime Minister announced that an independent examination committee would be established to explore the daily events in detail. The Committee shall assess the causes, circumstances and scope of damage and submit its findings within 15 days together with recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Previously, about 19 protesters were killed and more than 300 were injured when young people hit the streets in different parts of Nepal and were looking for a government to cancel their ban on social media platforms. Nepal’s Minister of Interior Ramesh Lekhak, who quoted moral responsibility, resigned from his post.
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