Petition updateFulfill Dr. Govinda KC's Demands for Accountability and Reform in Medical Education, NepalDr KC calls off hunger strike; continues to push for demands; detained protestors on hunger strike
Kasang Dikki SherpaUnited States
24 Jul 2016
Updates from Solidarity for Dr KC Alliance: Sat. July 23: Peaceful protest in front of parliament, Kathmandu: 15,000 people marched to push for Dr KC's demands to be met. Sun. July 24: 1000 armoured police face off 200 peaceful protestors in front of Commission to Investigate the Abuse of Authority (CIAA) headed by Karki. Six protestors injured, 10 arrested. Detained protestors on hunger strike demanding to know why they were arrested. Mon. Jul 25: Under pressure from supporters and government assurances, Dr KC has called off his hunger strike for now, vows to continue the movement. The parliamentary committee has summoned Lok Man Singh Karki tomorrow.
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