5112개의 게시물을 찾았습니다.
이주노동자 단속추방 즉각 중단 촉구 결의대회
누르푸아드 단속 사망사건 규탄 및 단속추방 중단 촉구 결의대회
- 일시 : 2006.4.30 14:00
- 장소 : 대학로 -> 행진 -> 종묘공원
- 주최 : 이주노동자 인권과 노동권 확보를 위한
시민사회단체 연대회의
세부일정- 14:00 사전대회
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IHT, NYT wrote this 4.27..
..BIRTHDAY PARTY
이주노동자의 방송 MWTV가 첫방송을 내보낸지 벌써 1년이 되었습니다. 아무 대책없이 시작해서 좌충우돌 정신없이 만들다 보니 어느덧 1년이란 시간이 흘렀습니다. 저희가 자축도 할 겸, 여러분의 충고와 질책도 들을 겸 해서 자리를 마련했습니다.
방송에 참여하는 여러나라의 친구들이 각자의 다양한 음식도 준비하기로 했습니다. 바쁘신 중이라도 시간내시어 즐거운 시간을 함께해 주시면 고맙겠습니다.
CPN-M IS CALLING FOR A THREE-MONTH TRUCE
Ten thousands, some said hundreds of thousands, of supporters of the SPA celebrated yesterday the new move to dewmocracybut warned also the SPA not to start again with the power struggle against each other, what was the practice in the years before Gyanedra took over all the power.
The announcement by the CPN-M to call for a three-month truce and the stop of the blockadeof the major cities of Nepal was celebrated enthusiastically.
Today, according to BBC World, CPN-M, their supporters and sympathizer are planning a mass rally in the heart of Kathmandu to support the democratic process but also to demand a real people's democracy. It will be the first rally of CPN-M in the capital. Until now the regime is kriminalisieren the organization as a terrorist org... So, let's see the further developments...
eKantipur wrote this..
Victory meet at Khulla Manch: SPA leaders express full commitment to constituent assembly elections
Hundreds of thousands thronged the Khulla Manch at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, on Thursday to celebrate the seven-party alliance (SPA) called “victory mass meet” of the pro-democracy movement for “total democracy” in the country.
Top leaders of the alliance, thousands of SPA activists holding the flags of their parties, government employees and the general public took out rallies from various parts of the Kathmandu Valley to converge at the historic Khulla Manch.
The top brass leaders of the SPA addressed the mass meeting expressing their full commitment to constituent assembly elections. However, Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala was absent because of ill-health.
Back in 1990, the political parties had organized a huge gathering at the same venue after the restoration of democracy. The restoration of multi-party democracy and end of the party-less Panchayat system, were the principle demands of the 1990 popular mass movement.
The people had fought for 30 long years before the Panchayat system- introduced by King Mahendra, father of King Gyanendra, by bulldozing a 17-month-old elected parliament in 1960- crumbled in the face of the popular mass movement of 1990, known as Janaandolan-I.
However, today’s demands were different. While the SPA leaders stressed the need for drafting a new constitution, terming the 1990 Constitution “incomplete” in providing people’s rights, today’s victory meet clearly echoed the demand of unconditional constituent assembly elections.
“The chief demand of the present mass movement is an announcement of constituent assembly elections,” said UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal, addressing the mass gathering.
“I want to caution those who attempt to step back from constituent assembly elections,” he added.
Nepal also claimed that the SPA was ready to come back to the streets if the House of Representatives failed to address the demand of constituent assembly elections.
“This movement is aimed at bringing the regime that has stomped on the backs of the Nepali people for the last 237 years, to an end,” Nepal said, adding, “The King is left with no other option but to accept the people’s decision.”
The huge mass cheered the SPA leaders with big applause every time they talked about constituent assembly elections.
Cautioning that the king could no more be trusted, president of the Nepali Congress-Democratic (NC-D), Sher Bahadur Deuba said there was no alternative to constituent assembly.
Repeating the phrase “constituent assembly” several times, Deuba said, “We will hold an election to the constituent assembly at any cost.”
“No one has understood this king better than me,” Deuba, who was sacked by the king twice (first on October 4, 2002 and then on February 1, 2005), warned, “He (king) can again lure us.”
Areas around the vicinity of the Khulla Manch- Ghantaghar, New Road Gate, 
Ratna Park, Purano Bus Park etc- were completely packed with people.
Banners put up by the participants reminded the politicians not to compromise on democracy and an unconditional election to the constituent assembly.
Chairman of Jana Morcha Nepal, Amik Serchan said that it did not matter to the people whether the King accepted the outcome of the unconditional election to the constituent assembly.
Bharat Bimal Yadav of Nepal Sadbhawana Party (Anandidevi) said, “This certainly is the people’s victory but not the end of the people’s movement.” He added that the modalities of the movement had changed.
Narayan Man Bijukchhe, chairman of the Majdoor Kisan Party, cautioned the people to remain alert against the activities of the “regressive elements.”
Chairman of Bam Morcha Nepal, Prabhu Narayan Chaudhari was of the view that an inclusive democracy should be established in the country. He added that the state should be restructured.
Representatives of various professional organizations said that the political parties should move ahead without deviating from the people’s aspirations.
“If any party or parliamentarian stands against the constituent assembly elections, people will decide on what action will be taken against them,” said Sambhu Thapa, president of Nepal Bar Association.
The participants of the mass meet reacted angrily to NC President Koirala’s absence at the programme.
The angry mass asked NC Vice-president Sushil Koirala, who was about to address the meet, to leave the stage and call G.P. Koirala. The crowd also pelted stones at the stage protesting his absence.
The infuriated mass was calmed only after UML Genera Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal unveiled that Koirala was ill and was attended by two doctors at his residence. “84-year-old leader Koirala has already been administered two saline water bottles and is taking rest at his residence,” said Nepal.
Nepal also re-assured the people regarding Koirala’s commitment for unconditional constituent assembly elections.
Koirala has already been appointed to the post of Prime Minister by the king.. BUT NOT BY THE PEOPLE!!! And only the people have the right..., no Chr.!
IHT, AP...
Maoists declare cease-fire in Nepal
BBC..
Maoist blockade lifted in Nepal
CNN..
Nepal Maoists declare cease-fire
BBC wrote.. Meanwhile the US has hinted at an early resumption of military aid to Nepal. So as you can see the situation is still very serious and dangerously!!
As you can, hopefully, imagine.. all the reactionaries, imperialists, f... blablabla.. will do everything to stop real progressive developments in Nepal!
SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION IN NEPAL!!!
Just get in contact with the Nepalese staff of MTU!!
While ten of thousands were celebrating the first victory of the people.s movement...
Soldiers kill 6 people protesting rape in Morang
Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers on Wednesday opened fire on villagers protesting against the rape and murder of a woman by a group of soldiers at Belbari of Morang district.
Six people were killed and 11 others were injured in the army firing...
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=72040
..even, IHT, AFP, AP reported..
Maoists halt blockade in Nepal
CNN..
Nepal soldiers kill 6 villagers
BBC..
But so or so..
..finally the people.s power will win!
April 25, 2006- Seoul, S. Korea
Anwar Hossain, President of the Migrants' Trade Union, was released from
immigration detention today at about 5:45 pm after spending the last 11
months in Cheonju Detention Center. The Korean government cited his
deteriorating health and two pending court cases as reasons for his
release. Anwar was released on an open bond- the MTU paid the Korean
government about $500 US Dollars for Anwar's release in exchange for an
open-ended visa so that Anwar can receive medical treatment and recover
from his time spent in detention. There is no time limit on his stay in
Korea.
Anwar was greeted by more than 200 supporters and migrant workers upon his
release. In a statement he gave to the Korean press, he said that he will
keep fighting until every last migrant is free from detention and can have
the freedom that he has today. Tomorrow Anwar will be admitted to the
hospital to receive much needed medical treatment for injuries sustained
during his arrest, as well as health issues that he suffered while in
jail.
Anwar's release was unexpected and the news came after a week in which 4
migrant workers in Korea died trying to escape immigration crackdowns and
another died while on the job. Pressure, within Korea and from abroad, has
been intensifying against the Korean government to release Anwar and stop
the violent crackdown on migrant workers. The MTU would like to thank
everyone who has sent letters on Anwar's behalf, attended protests and
rallies and helped in innumerable other ways. Anwar's release would not
have been possible without their help.
The MTU is calling on all workers in Korea and around the world to unite
so that all may be free from oppression and discrimination. We at the
Migrants' Trade Union firmly believe that an injustice to one is an
injustice to all and we will continue to fight together to free everyone
from oppression.
Please check out also
http://migrant.nodong.net/bbs/view.php?id=news_notice&no=130
Please check out also..
and..
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
PEOPLE'S POWER WINS !
The democratic movement celebrated the first real victory
4.25 protests changed to street parties..
..but many don't believe that Gyanendra's(G) offers are leading to a real demorcratic society. Also the CPN-M, who is in a coalition with the SPA is saying that G's offer isn't enough and rejected the deal(CNN, 4.25).
Maoists demand unconditional constituent assembly elections ..eKantipur..
Maoists reject Nepal king's offer ..Al Jazeera..
But first of all yesterday ten of thousands people filled the streets of Kathmandu and turned the protest to celebration... after 19 days of General Strike, many days under curfew and at least 15 people killed by the "security" forces. But even during the celebrations the riot cops clashed with the people.
Actually the last developments in Nepal are a real victory for the people's movement... mainly for it, because only the activities of a majority of the "ordinary" people made this victory possible. Without the people's activity the SPA had no chances.
And this is the main positive result of the recent struggle: the people were/are able to get the experience that only they had/have the power to change something.
But now the people's movement will be confronted with the next serious struggle: the struggle for a(real) democratic republic. And even in the near future they will be able to achieve this aim... the class struggle will continue without any reduction until they achieve a society of political, social... equality!
GEFONT.. www.gefont.org .. wrote
It's the beginning of victory of April Uprising in
So, here the latest from the bourgeois media..
eKantipur..
Victory rallies held across the nation
Following the Monday night royal proclamation, thousands of people took to the streets marking the “victory” of people’s rights over “autocracy.”
Hailing the royal address, rallies were taken out across the nation on Tuesday.
The demonstrators of the rallies, through their slogans, cautioned the seven-party alliance (SPA) leadership not to compromise on the rights of the people in the future. “Up with democracy,” “Down with autocracy,” “Hold election to a constituent assembly,” were among other slogans chanted by the people during the victory rallies.
The people have also demanded that the next government punish all those “culprits, who committed crimes in the name of crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations.”
At least 17 people lost their lives and more than 6,000 were injured, some seriously, during the pro-democracy movement. Several injured are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals across the country, mostly in the capital.
Thousands of people participated in a rally that began from Satdobato, Lalitpur, went through major parts of the capital before converging into a gathering at Kalanki. Another “huge” rally which began from Koteshwor passed through Ring Road.
Rallies with thousands participating were taken out from Gongabu, Kirtipur and various other parts that were much popular during the pro-democracy movement.
People in dozens of vehicles, chanting pro-democracy slogans, passed through major corners of the Kathmandu Valley in the victory rallies.
Reports coming in say that a large number of people participated in victory rallies outside the valley since this morning. People from all walks of life joined today’s rallies throughout the country.
In Morang, rallies were taken out in support of yesterday’s royal address at Biratnagar, Urlabari, Rangeli, Birat Chowk, and Indra Chowk.
Similar rallies were taken out at Lahan in Siraha, Malangawa of Sarlahi, Itahari of Sunsari, Dharan, Sankhuwasabha, Khotang, Bhojpur, Okhaldhunga, Taplejung, Damak of Jhapa, Birtamode, Janakpur, Dolakha, Udaypur, Sindhuli, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, Mahendranagar, Lamjung, Manag, Humal, and Jumla, among other districts.
Two demonstrators and a policeman were injured during a clash at Mahendra Chowk, Biratnagar.
In Kavre, a victory rally was taken out at Banepa, with large number of public participation from various villages in the district.
Our Mahendranagar correspondent Chitranga Thapa reports that the police opened one dozen fires into the air to disperse the angry protesters, who attempted to vandalize government offices. Thousands of people supporting King’s address took out a rally at Mahendranagar.
Here you find a photo chronology, by eKantipur, of the last 19 days of General Strike and people's struggle..
http://www.kantipuronline.com/19days.php
IHT, NYT..
Protesters in Nepal celebrate victory
Guardian, GB..
Nepal opposition calls off protests
BBC..
Nepalis celebrate protest victory
CNN..
Nepal opposition alliance holds 'victory rally'
Well, yesteday and today, it might be the time for celebration...
but tomorrow there will be again the time for STRUGGLE..
4.25 DEMONSTRATIONS..
POSSIBLY THE ENDGAME..
..the correspondent from BBC World was calling the coming developments, especially the for today planned mass demonstrations against the rule of Gyanendra.
Just about two hour ago Gyanendra made another TV adress to the people of Nepal, promissing to give the power to the parliament and he said sorry for the people who were killed in the last nearly 3 weeks...
But until now there are no informations if the democratic movement will eccept this offer..
Just we have to see the reactions on the streets of Kathmandu, the democratic movement is ecpecting at leat 500,000 protesters...
Already yesterday one of the main demands on the streets.. LET.S ACHIEVE THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL!!
Yesterday already the US embassy sent back home all its staff and ordered all US citizens to leave Nepal immediately, according to CNN...
About the TV adress of Gyanendra eKantipur wrote this..
King Gyanendra reinstates House of Representatives
King Gyanendra has reinstated the House of Representatives which was dissolved on 22 May 2002 on the advice of the then Prime Minister in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990.
Addressing the nation on Monday night, the King also extended his heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their lives in the people's movement and wish the injured speedy recovery.
...
Full text of the royal proclamation
Proclamation to the Nation from His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev
(24 April 2006) Beloved Countrymen,Convinced that the source of State Authority and Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Nepal is inherent in the people of Nepal and cognizant of the spirit of the ongoing people's movement as well as to resolve the on-going violent conflict and other problems facing the country according to the road map of the agitating Seven Party Alliance, we, through this Proclamation, reinstate the House of Representatives which was dissolved on 22 May 2002 on the advice of the then Prime Minister in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990. We call upon the Seven Party Alliance to bear the responsibility of taking the nation on the path to national unity and prosperity, while ensuring permanent peace and safeguarding multiparty democracy. We also summon the session of the reinstated House of Representatives at the Sansad Bhawan, Singha Durbar at 1 P.M. on Friday, 28 April 2006.
We are confident that this House will contribute to the overall welfare of Nepal and the Nepalese people.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their lives in the people's movement and wish the injured speedy recovery. We are confident that the nation will forge ahead towards sustainable peace, progress, full-fledged democracy and national unity.
May Lord Pashupatinath bless us all!
Jaya Nepal!
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=71894
IHT, AP..
Nepal's king orders Parliament reinstated
Guardian, GB..
Nepal's king restores parliament
Al Jazeera..
Nepal's king reinstates parliament
CNN..
Nepal's king gives in to demands
About yesterday.s developments on the streets of Nepal eKantipur reported this...
Nationwide demonstrations intensify
Pro-democracy demonstrations have also been intensified outside the Kathmandu Valley with massive public participation. On the 19th day of nationwide general strike and political showdown, Monday, demonstrations were staged across the nation.
Reports coming in say pro-democracy demonstrations were staged in the remote Himalayan districts of, Humla, Jumla and Kalikot with the participation of the people from all walks of life. Representatives from various professional groups, farmers, civil servants, teachers and students, among others, took part in today's protests against the April 21 royal address.
A rally was taken out at Liwang, the district headquarters of Rolpa, by women, human rights network and the Federation of Nepalese Journalists, Rolpa branch.
In Jhapa, a mourning ceremony was held at Birtamod in memory of Rajan Giri and Suraj Bishwas, who were killed by the army during a peaceful demonstration at Chandrigadi a week ago, this afternoon. Likewise, a mourning ceremony was held on the 13th day death ritual in memory of Bishnu Pandey, who was killed in the pro-democracy movement in the district, today. Thousands of the participants at the programme vowed to take the movement to its targeted goal.
In Ilam, a huge mass gathering was organized by the SPA demonstrators.
Hotel and transport labourers in Biratnagar halted their work and staged a demonstration. They said they would resume operations only until Loktantra is established in the country.
In Bardiya, Dalit women brought out a huge protest demonstration against the royal regime. There has been a shortage of daily consumer goods in the district following the prolonged nineteen days of general strike. The closure of the banks has caused more problems to the public there.
Meanwhile, government officials of the district have collected about Rs. 50,000 in relief funds for the victims of the Janandolan.
Thousands of protesters in Chitwan including government officials, students, farmers and common people took out a rally.
A joint protest rally was organized by the representatives of various professional organizations at Lahan, Siraha this afternoon. Civil servants in the district halted today's work in support of the ongoing pro-democracy movement.
In Dharan, a massive rally was organized against the royal address. Doctors and health workers of the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences continued their protests today.
Family members of security personnel staged a demonstration in support of the movement at Inaruwa.
Meanwhile, civil servants of Bara and Sankhuwasabha stopped their official work and joined protest rallies today. Family members of security personnel in Bara also participated in the rally.
Thousands of people participated in a pro-democracy rally in Taplejung, organized by various students' unions.
Similar rallies were taken out at Phidim, Diktel, Gaighat, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Kavre, Charikot, Dhading, Lamjung and Ghorahi.
The Hindu..
Nepal parties call for million-strong protest
Asia Times, HK..
Nepalese protesters in a fight to the end
BBC..
Aeh... please remember that the most of this media stuff is the stuff of the ruling class, just bourgeois...
To see more pictures about the 18th day of the General strike please check out this..
http://www.rajeshkc.com/phalano/?p=551#more-551
4.23: ANOTHER DAY OF MASS PROTESTS..
ANOTHER DAY OF CURFEW..
ANOTHER DAY OF CLASHES WITH THE "SECURITY" FORCES
According to BBC WORLD yesterday again ten of thousands protesters took the streets of Kathmanu, ignored the curfew and demanded a real democratic republic.
Once again tanks and heavy armed police ans soldiers clashed with thousands of demonstrators.
It seems that the movement will not give up until Gyanendra will give up his power. Before yesterday BBC World already said: "THE MONARCHY IS FINISHED."
The most of the protesters are now demanding that "the king must give up the complete power and have to go to exile", so the BBC's correspondent.
PS.. to the protests from Sat.: according to the German newspaper TAZ(4.22) all across Nepal around 5,000,000 protesters took the streets. Alone in Kathmandu between 300,000 and 500,000 people from all parts of the society joined the demonstrations and battles.
The latest news... the SPA, including the NCP.M are planning for the coming Tuesday a HUGE NATIONWIDE DEMONSTRATION against the kingdom... perhaps this might be the pre.play for the final battle...
Here the latest from the bourgeois... blabla... you already know...
eKantipur..
Demonstrations against royal address intensifies nationwide
Saying that the April 21 royal address didn't accommodate the chief demand of the pro-democracy movement, protesters Sunday continued to stage demonstrations across the nation.
The demonstrators also cautioned the seven-party alliance (SPA) leadership to march ahead towards the movement’s goal without any compromise with the King.
A massive demonstration was held at Damak, Jhapa with more than 800,000 participating from various parts of the town. The demonstrators also organized a mass-gathering there.
In Morang, pro-democracy protesters staged separate anti-king demonstrations at Mills area, Tankesunuwori, Devkota Chowk, Hath Khola, Okhariya, Bargachi, Bus Park, and Sanihath, among other places. Labourers took out separate rallies from Millsarea and Tankesunuwori. Madhesi People's Rights Forum and Adibasi Janajati Andolan also urged the SPA leaders to take the movement to a targeted goal without any compromise.
In Ilam, a huge demonstration was held at district headquarters Ilam bazaar with the participation of more than 20,000 people. People from various remote villages in the district gathered at the district headquarters to participate in the demonstration.
Thousands of farmers at Inaruwa, Sunsari took out a pro-democracy rally carrying agricultural tools. Likewise, a similar rally was taken out at Itahari as well.
Meanwhile, some 250 students of SOS Children Village, Itahari and Biratnagar today decided to give Rs. 30,000 (amount equivalent to a day’s expenditure for each student).
Students in Siraha took out a whistle rally while the students in Mirchaiya staged a cycle rally.
The largest ever rally with 100,000 people participating was taken out at Malangawa in Sarlahi.
In Udaypur, separate pro-democracy rallies were taken out at Gaighat, Beltar, Rampur and Katari. The labourers of Udaypur Cement Factory also contributed Rs. 20,000 to the victims of Janaandolan.
In Okhaldhunga, thousands of people from various villages organized a pro-democracy cultural programme. The government employees also stopped their operations today.
Similar anti-king demonstrations were staged at Myangulng of Terhathum, Khandbari of Sankhuwasabha, Pithim of Panchthar, Diktel of Khotang, Bhojpur, Taplejung, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchowk, Palpa, Damauli, Rupanedehi, Janakpur, Parbat, Lamjung, Bardiya, Charikot, Kavre, Dhangadi and Dhankuta, Rasuwa, among other places.
In Nuwakot, the SPA took out a huge rally. The protesters vandalized three government offices at the district headquarters Bidur.
In the meantime, more than 250,000 people from Rolpa, Pyuthan and Salyan district of Rapti zone today gathered at Ghorahi, the district headquarters of Dang, after a three-day-long walk, and staged pro-democracy demonstrations.
In Kalikot, women protestors staged a pro-democracy cultural programme at Manma, the district headquarters.
Top SPA leaders to spearhead Tuesday's demonstration in capital
The agitating seven-party alliance (SPA) on Sunday decided to stage a "huge" political showdown, which will be led by the top brass leaders of the alliance, in the capital on Tuesday.
The SPA also claimed that over two million people will participate in the Ring Road-centred demonstration.
This is the first demonstration to be held under the leadership of the top SPA leaders since the alliance-called nationwide general strike began on April 6.
A meeting of the SPA's People's Movement Central Coordination Committee held in the capital today decided that Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala will spearhead the demonstration from Maharajgunj, CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal will lead from Kalanki and NC-D President Sher Bahadur Deuba from Gongabu.
Likewise, President of Jana Morcha Nepal, Amik Serchan will lead the demonstration from Satdobato, Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party's president Narayan Man Bijukchhe from Koteshwor, Bharat Bimal Yadav, vice-chairman of Nepal Sadbhawana Party (Anandidevi), from Sita Paila and Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar, president of Samyukta Bam Morcha will lead from Chabahil.
In spite of the government-clamped curfew, the SPA had successfully staged its Ring Road picketing programme.
The SPA also appealed to all to participate in Tuesday's demonstrations.
Meanwhile, at least three protesters were injured when security men opened fire on a demonstration against the royal proclamation at Koteshwor, Kathmandu Sunday afternoon.
The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.
The situation at Koteshwor turned tense after the firing on what was largely a peaceful demonstration.
Peaceful demonstrations were also held at Samakhusi. Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators assembled at the Samakhusi chowk defying the curfew orders. A huge rally from Gongabu joined the demonstration there.
Large numbers of Royal Nepalese Army soldiers, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel were deployed at Samakhusi but they did not intervene.
Similarly, extensive demonstrations were held at Chabahil, Gongabu, Sitapaila, Kalanki, Thankot, Kirtipur, Naya Baneshwor, Sorhakhutte and Thahity.
Demonstrations were also held in Patan's Mangalbazaar, Lubhu, Harisiddhi, Imadol, Godawari, Lamatar and Dhapakhel.
Bhaktapur's Kaushaltar, Kamalbinayak, Sallaghari, Suryabinayak, Dudhpokhari also witnessed peaceful demonstrations today.
There was heavy presence of security men on the major streets of Kathmandu.
In Dharan, thousands of activists affiliated to different women’s organisations took out a huge rally holding kitchen utensils and brooms, calling on the seven parties to continue with the general strike.
Official work at all government offices and state-owned enterprises in Dharan Municipality came to a halt as the employees continued their agitation, expressing solidarity with the ongoing general strike. They protested chanting slogans against the royal proclamation calling it “irrelevant and useless”.
Our Chitwan correspondent reported that a rally of thousands led by women was taken out in Narayangadh. The rally which began from the Shahid Chowk of Narayangadh marched through Chaubiskothi, District Police Office road, Bypass Road and Pulchowk. Thousands of villagers from the surrounding areas participated in the rally.
Similarly, students took out a rally ridiculing the royal proclamation in Dhankuta district headquarters. Blindfolding their eyes and plugging their ears with cotton swabs, they took out a “laughing rally” passing through different areas of the bazaar.
BBC News - Nepal protesters challenge curfew
IHT, NYT..
Protesters keep up pressure on Nepal king
The Observer, UK..
Al Jazeera..
Nepal curfews fail to deter protesters
CNN..
Tear gas used on Nepal protesters
Please check out also GEFONT web sit...
"WE WON A BATTLE, BUT NOT THE WAR"
..a demonstrator said before yesterday after Gyanendra's announcement to give the power back to the political parties(Berliner Zeitung, 4.22).
Yesterday, 4.22, about 200,000 protesters took the streets of Kathmandu... and demanded real democracy, just a republic instead of the kingdom.
RNA(Royal Nepalese Army) and police, heavy armed and especially in the near of the royal palace many tanks were deployed on the streets.
According to CNN for foreign journalists yesterday it was very difficult to make their jobs, because everywhere police and other so called security staff prevented them even from getting out of their hotels...
Hmm.. yesterday night I had the meeting with some of the German, maoist, supporters of the struggle in Nepal. But unfortunately they have no other informations as I post here every day.. They just are very busy to prepare the REVOLUTIONARY MAYDAY in Berlin.. perhaps as the the pre.play of the revolution in Germany, Europe, THE WORLD... who knows..
OK, here the latest news from the Nepalese and intl. bourgeois media...
eKantipur, 4.22..
SPA rejects Kings offer, vow to continue agitation
Stating that the Friday’s royal address didn’t address the goal and agenda of the pro-democracy movement, the seven-party alliance (SPA) on Saturday flatly rejected King Gyanendra’s offer for premiership.
The meeting of the SPA held at the residence of Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala this afternoon also vowed to intensify the peaceful mass movement.
The parties said that reinstatement of House of Representatives, formation of an all-party government, talks with the Maoist rebels and election to a constituent election with the Maoists’ consent are the ways to resolve the current crisis facing the country.
“The King’s proclamation did not address the parties’ roadmap and the aspirations of the people ...it does not make any sense to join the government,” the SPA said in a statement issued after the meeting.
Meanwhile, a delegation of the envoys of the European Union met the senior leaders of the alliance during the meeting of the SPA.
The EU has already welcomed the royal address and expressed hope that it would open the path to a peaceful process in Nepal.
Earlier this morning, the separate meetings of the NC and CPN-UML had rejected the King’s offer and had decided to continue the pro-democracy movement.
The NC said that the king’s proclamation had totally ignored the seven parties’ roadmap to opt for constituent election through reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives, for the establishment of Loktantra, as aspired by the people.
Appealing to the international community, who have welcomed the King’s address, to support the people’s movement, the NC urged the security personnel not to use force to crackdown on peaceful demonstrations.
Rejecting the king's offer, the meeting of the CPN-UML said the royal address has rejected the demands of the seven-party alliance and the understanding reached with the Maoist rebels and has completely ignored the aspirations of the people.
Issuing a statement following the meeting, Madhav Kumar Nepal, general secretary of the party said, "We disapprove the royal proclamation and appeal to all to intensify the peaceful movement aimed at defeating autocratic monarchy and restoring complete democracy.”
Nepal also said the movement will continue until complete sovereignty of people is restored and the foundation for constituent assembly election is ensured.
Tens of thousands of protesters defy curfew in Capital, dozens hurt
Tens of thousands of people have come to the street in Kathmandu from various areas defying the curfew imposed by the government Saturday afternoon.
Thousands of people from Gongabu shouting king's offer as a sham, marched towards the inner city areas, eyewitnesses said.
Demonstrators from Kalanki merged into the rally and went through Samakhushi, Thamel, Thahiti, Ason and Bhotahity.
Police rained baton charge and tear gas to disperse the protesters that left at least 3 dozens injured. Scores of others were hurt in a stampede while escaping from the police.
Meanwhile, the Royal Palace was heavily guarded by armed soldiers and police to keep the protesters at bay.
Earlier, the protesters burnt tyres, fell woodlogs on the road bringing the traffic to a complete standstill.
The protesters shouted "King's address is a sham," "Leaders don't compromise with the king," and "We want complete democracy."
Reports said that the protesters are also marching from Chabahil.
Meanwhile, security forces have opened fire at demonstrators in Tripureshowr injuring at least 10.
Doctors at the Kathmandu Model Hospital said that over 100 injured protesters have been brought to the hospital and said that condition of 20 were serious.
Meanwhile, mobile phone services in the capital have gone down since this afternoon.
Mobile phones disconnected
The mobile phones went down as thousands of people took to the streets defying curfew orders.
The government authorities have been disconnecting mobile phone services in the past to foil the SPA pro-democracy movement.
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