By H.K. Dahal
A women advocacy group formed in Bhutanese refugees camps counter ‘Hunger strike’ near Luthern World Federation (LWF) office situated between Beldangi-II and Extension from 15th-November until their demands are fulfilled.
The group announced that Durga Devi Bista is leading the particular woman advocacy group from among those who are without “refugee status” was formed last week.
Speaking at the program, human right activist associated with the Nepal Human Rights Organization, Dev Prasad Subedi, asked the government authority to meet the demands of all asylum seekers.
“Those, who are demanding refugee status are citizens from Bhutan. And, Nepal should respect their right to get refugee status,” said Subedi.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Bhutanese Refugee Representative Repatriation Committee, Dr Bhampa Rai, accused the Government of Nepal of ignoring the rights of over 37,00 asylum seekers.
News sources: BNS & Moses Lagoon
