“We find it deeply disturbing that the parents of Krishna Prasad Adhikari see this hunger strike as their only recourse to persuade the authorities to investigate their son´s murder which occurred some nine years ago,” said OHCHR Spokesperson Rupert Colville[break]
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He said OHCHR welcomes reports that police have now opened an investigation into the case. “However, we have been informed that the couple is refusing to end their fast until tangible steps show this investigation to be credible,” he said.
OHCHR also urged the authorities to ensure that the case of Adhikari and many other pending cases are promptly, thoroughly, independently and impartially investigated and perpetrators from all sides to the conflict are held accountable.
“The lack of political commitment to investigate and prosecute serious crimes committed by all parties to the conflict is weakening the foundation for lasting peace in Nepal, and has led to desperate protests such as that by Adhikari´s parents,” Colville further said.
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