The Office calls on the Nepal Police to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into the journalist´s death, to identify those responsible and bring them to justice, said a statement issued by OHCHR-Nepal.
OHCHR-Nepal also urges government authorities to swiftly investigate and prosecute death threats and an apparent attempt to attack another woman journalist in Janakpur the same night, the UN body said.
“Occurring amid a growing number of reports of incidents targeting journalists throughout Nepal, this tragedy should galvanize those responsible for protection of media freedom to take the necessary action to ensure the security of journalists,” said OHCHR-Nepal Representative Richard Bennett.
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