Ian Martin
Ian Martin
conduct expect nations respectful standards united
One would expect them to be respectful of United Nations standards in their conduct at home.
determined east issue people side whatever
The people of East Timor, whatever side of the issue they are on, are determined to have their say in this ballot.
conflict nepal people tragedy
It is a tragedy for the people of Nepal that full-scale conflict has now resumed.
access detention people police seeking
We have been told by police that around 70 people have been arrested. We have not yet had access to them in detention but we are seeking it.
excessive force trend witnessed worrying
We have witnessed a worrying trend of excessive use of force.
face greater noticed numbers though victims women
We have noticed that there are women victims but the numbers are not so big, though women face the greater fatalities.
closed democratic peaceful protests rights
Democratic rights do not exist. The opportunities for peaceful protests have been closed down.
democratic exist rights
Democratic rights do not exist presently in Nepal.
assembly carry excessive guaranteed legitimate peaceful political remain risk time
The internationally guaranteed right is the right to peaceful assembly, and OHCHR-Nepal has called for demonstrations and rallies to remain peaceful. Excessive restrictions on peaceful assembly at a time of legitimate political debate, however, carry the risk of contributing to violence.
clear continue gathering numbers people places reports today
It's clear that (the protests) will continue today as well. We're already getting reports of numbers of people gathering at some of the same places as yesterday.
actively ensure excessive force general strike
We will be actively monitoring the general strike ... to ensure there is no excessive use of force.
again although armed both carried carrying equipped failed front intervene militia police sides supporters violence
Although there were clashes by supporters on both sides ... it was the militias who were carrying guns, weapons, and that once again heavily armed and equipped police failed to intervene (against) when that militia violence was carried on in front of them.
continue situation
This is not a situation that can continue indefinitely.
clearest concerns ensure expectation home human measures ministry office protection responsibility secretary terms
I told the home secretary in the clearest terms of the concerns of our office and our expectation that his ministry take responsibility for implementing measures that will ensure the protection of human rights.