Incident Reports

Sit-in staged demanding Tamuwan autonomous state

2015-09-12

Sit-in was staged in Prithivi chwok of Pokhara demanding Tamuwan autonomous state. Indigenous communities of Kaski district such as; Tamu, Magar, Tamang participated in sit-in organized by Tamuwan Struggle Committee. Addressing the sit-in assembly, ex-chairperson of NEFIN, Dr. Om Gurung accused that false illusion has been spread linking identity with caste. He added that Tamuwan should step forward for rights, identity, justice and fair treatment. Ex-General Secretary of NEFIN expressed that if new constitution is forced, it would not be acceptable to anyone. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Gherau/Dharna (sit-in)/padlocking
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Other indigenous organizations
Actor 1 - Youth na
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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