US asks Nepal to release pro-Dalai Lama leaders immediately
US asked Nepal on Friday to release three pro-Dalai Lama leaders even as China pressurises Nepal to crackdown on Tibetan protesters.
By PTI |
WASHINGTON: Demanding the "immediate and unconditional" release of three pro-Dalai Lama leaders in Nepal, the US on Friday voiced "deep concern" over the "harsh" treatment of Tibetan protesters in the Himalayan country.
"The United States is deeply concerned by the Government of Nepal's recent detention without charge of Tibetan community activists Kelsang Chung, Ngawang Sangmo, and Tashi Dolma. We call for their immediate and unconditional release," the Department's Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement.
Under intense pressure from China, Nepal launched its strongest crackdown on Tibetan refugees on June 19, arresting the three top pro-Dalai Lama leaders and 700 other activists.
The US official said the "ongoing harsh treatment" of peaceful protesters during their arrests by the Nepali police is distressing.
"We understand and respect Nepal's national security concerns and the importance of protecting diplomatic premises," Casey said and urged Nepal to "ensure the humane treatment of peaceful protesters".
The official asked Kathmandu "to adhere to its international human rights obligations as Nepal continues on its path as a democratic nation."
"The United States is deeply concerned by the Government of Nepal's recent detention without charge of Tibetan community activists Kelsang Chung, Ngawang Sangmo, and Tashi Dolma. We call for their immediate and unconditional release," the Department's Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement.
Under intense pressure from China, Nepal launched its strongest crackdown on Tibetan refugees on June 19, arresting the three top pro-Dalai Lama leaders and 700 other activists.
The US official said the "ongoing harsh treatment" of peaceful protesters during their arrests by the Nepali police is distressing.
"We understand and respect Nepal's national security concerns and the importance of protecting diplomatic premises," Casey said and urged Nepal to "ensure the humane treatment of peaceful protesters".
The official asked Kathmandu "to adhere to its international human rights obligations as Nepal continues on its path as a democratic nation."
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