He Nepal’s interim government This Sunday has increased that they have increased more than 70 the dead in the demonstrations that made the former executive fall, led by Sharma wasin protest of the increase in corruption and the prohibition of access to main social networks. The chief secretary of the Government, Eaknarayan Aryal has explained in statements to the media that 72 personas They have died and others 191 have been injured. In addition, he said that most of the deceased are manifest, although three of them They are members of the security forces.
The interim prime minister, Sushila Karkiwho has formally assumed the position this Sunday, has declared “martyrs” to the dead during the protests and has decided to deliver One million Nepalese rupees (around 6.000 euros) to the family of each deceased. Has also ordered the Free medical treatment For the injured (134 protesters and 57 police).
However, he stated that attacks against main administrative bodiesjudicial and executives that occurred during the week were criminal acts and has said that they must be investigated and those responsible must be taken before justice. Some of the protesters set fire, among others, Parliamentthe presidential headquarters, he Supreme Court and the main police stations.
“When observing what happened in the name of the protests, it seems as if it had been executed in a planned way, which raises questions about a conspiracy,” he said in statements collected by the newspaper ‘The Kathmandu Post’.
After the change of government, the Chinese authorities have congratulated Karki for assuming the position of Interine Prime Minister. “China and Nepal They maintain a long and traditional friendship. China has always respected the independently chosen development path By the Nepalese people And he is willing to collaborate with Nepal to defend the five principles of peaceful coexistence, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields and boost relations, “said a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
US reaction
Donald Trump’s administration has also spoken about the United States Embassy in Katmandu. “We celebrate the Restoration of calm and the peaceful resolution after the tragic events of last week. We congratulate the president, Ramchandra Paudelalready the youth leaders for their commitment to a democratic solution even when we continue to regret losses, “says a statement.
Likewise, the diplomatic legation has recognized the army “for its vital paper in the restoration of the order and facilitation of a peaceful transition from the civil government “and has said that” collaborating with the interim government in the coming months while preparing to prepare for New elections“.
Nepal has been the scene of demonstrations since Monday, when citizens took to the streets due to the prohibition of access to Most social networksand that have resulted in a sample of the discomfort against the government for what many young people consider Bad managementcon numerous looting and violence.
