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| patali | Posted
on 11-Nov-03 02:17 PM
Urgent action Fear for safety/possible disappearence Nepal Udaya Raj Gautam [m] aged 38, teacher Amnesty international is concerned for the safety of udaya raj gautam who was reportedly arrested at 10 pm on29 september at his home in samakhusi, kathmandu by four members of the security forces in civilian clothes. his whereabouts are unknown. Udaya raj Gautam's wife, devi kumari gautam, who was with him at the time of his arrest, asked the security force personal to identify themselves and to tell her where they were taking him. They replied that they were members of the security forces and they were taking for inquiries. Udaya Raj gautam is an english teacher at to schools , the hira lall multiple campus . thahihiti and mana maiju secondary school, balaju both situated in kathmandu. he is on the central commitee of the nepal teachers organisation [ NTO] which is close to the political left in nepal , particularly the communist parties. the reason for his arrest is thought to be suspicion of involvement with the CPN [maoist] , though his wife denies that he had any connection with the maoists. Background Information: Amnesty international has been concerned about a deterioration in the human rights sitaution in nepal since the communist party of nepal launched a " people's war" in february 1996. Amnesty International has received reports of human rights abuses commited by both sides in conflict. Recommended actions: Please send appeals to arrive as quicly as possible. Expressing concern for the safety of Udaya Raj Gautam who was recently arrested by memebers of the security forces in kathmandu on 29 september. Urging authorities to make public his whereabouts, and grant him immediate access to his relatives, lawyers, and any medical attention he may acquire. calling upon authorities to guarantee that he will not be subjected to torture, or ill-treatment while in custody. calling for his immediate and unconditional release, unless he is to be charged with a recognizably criminal offense. |
| patali | Posted
on 11-Nov-03 02:36 PM
Where to send appeals? Appeals to: Brigadier General B A K sharma Head, army human rights cell Army head quarters Kathmandu, Nepal Telegram: Brigadier General, Kathmandu, Nepal Fax: 011 977 1 4 229451/226 292 Salutation: Dear Brigadier General General Pyar jung Thapa Chief of Army Staff[ COAS] Army Headquarters kathmandu, Nepal Telegram: Commander-in-chief, kathmandu, Nepal Fax: 011 977 1 4 242 168 Salutation: Dear Commander-in-chief Copies to: Prime minister Surya Bahadur Thapa Prime Minister's office Singha Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Fax: 011 977 1 4 227 286 Salutation: Dear Prime minister Ambassador Jai. P . Rana Royal Nepalese Embassy 2131 Leroy p1. NW Washington DC 20008 Fax: 1 202-667-5534 Email: info@nepalembassyusa.org please send appeals immedaitely. Check with the colorado office between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm , mountain time, only if sending appeals after December 2, 2003. I am highly interested in Amnesty Intenational and have been working for it since past couple of years , I beleive that we all need to be united inorder for our voice to be heard. Each appeal would be of great help to save civil people's life not only in Nepal but also in different other nations. Please let's join hands and contribute little time from our busy life. Further informations are available online at www.amnestyusa.org/urgent Thankyou. |
| suva chintak | Posted
on 11-Nov-03 04:26 PM
Below is the latest news from Nepalnews.com I would like to request the Amnesty to send a letter each to Dr. Baburam Bhattrai and Prachanda to stop killing people. __________________________________ Maoists Tuesday shot dead a teacher at Tribbhuvannagar in Dang, Radio Nepal said. Rebels shot dead Sri Subedi riding a motorcycle. Killings are continuing despite orders from the rebel leadership to stop it. nepalnews.com br Nov.11 |