Kathmandu: The US has expressed deep
concern over stalled peace process in Nepal and the ongoing
'undemocratic' agitation launched by the Maoists that has led
to political instability in the country.
Chargé d’ Affaires of the US Embassy Randy Berry met
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal yesterday and conveyed his
government’s concern on the Maoists’ 'undemocratic actions'
including the on-going House obstruction, the planned
declaration of the autonomous states and seizure of crops and
land.
Such actions are inconsistent with the stated Maoist
commitment to the peace process, the rule of law, and
democratic practices, Berry told PM Nepal. Such undemocratic
actions also threaten and undermine the peace process, he
said.
Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights (OHCHR)-Nepal has expressed serious concern over the
promotion of the Maoist cadres who were suspected to be
involved in killing journalist Birendra Shah.
The OHCHR Representative in Nepal Richard Bennett
Friday expressed his concerns on the reported promotions of
the suspects in the killing of journalist Birendra Sah of
Bara, according a to a release issued by the OHCHR Nepal.
Bennett has also shown his concern on the matter
during his meeting with Krishna Bahadur Mahara, head of the
Maoist's foreign department.
PTI
First Published: Saturday, December 05, 2009, 18:53