Incident Reports

Rage against rape continues in the capital

2021-02-13

Bagmati, Kathmandu, Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Various human rights groups, activists, students and civil society groups have been staging protests and demonstrations against rape and murder all across the country.

A group of students staged a similar protest against the growing number of rape case and injustice at Maitighar in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Rape and murder of a teenage girl, Bhagarathi Bhatta, in Baitadi has erupted a fresh outcry among youths and activists. Those involved in the rape and murder of Bhatta are still at large.

In recent years, Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in rape and murder cases.

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Issues related to legal action and access to justice
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Students
Actor 1 - Youth youth
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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