2023 Nepalese pro-monarchy protest

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Nepal's Monarchy Restoration Protest
DateNovember 2023
Location
Nepal
Goals
Parties

Flag of Nepal.svg Pro-monarchy protesters

  • Campaign to protect nation, nationalism, religion, culture and citizens
Lead figures
Casualties
InjuriesSeveral
Arrested210+

On November 23, 2023, tens of thousands of protestors in Kathmandu, Nepal, filled the streets, calling for the Restoration of the monarchy, which had been abolished in 2008. [1] The protesters, many of whom were waving the national flag and chanting slogans supporting former King Gyanendra, were met with a heavy police presence. Riot police used batons, tear gas, and water cannon to disperse the crowd, and several protesters were injured. [1] [2]

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Background

Nepal was a monarchy for centuries until 2008, when King Gyanendra was overthrown by a pro-democracy movement. Protesters calling themselves the "Citizens' Campaign" claim that the administrations in power since the monarchy was overthrown as a condition of an agreement that put an end to a Maoist insurgency have fallen short of their promises to improve the nation. [3]

Protest

On November 23, 2023, tens of thousands of protesters, loosely organised under the Campaign to protect nation, nationalism, religion, culture and citizens (Rashtra, Rashtriyata, Dharma-Sanskriti Aur Nagarik Bachau Andolan), marched down the streets of Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy and Nepal's status as a Hindu state. [1]

The protest turned violent when protesters attempted to breach a police barricade on the outskirts of Kathmandu and march into the centre of the capital, prompting riot police to intervene and repel the crowd. [3] Protesters also clashed with Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML) supporters. [4]

On November 24, the government placed Durga Prasai, leader of the Campaign to protect nation, nationalism, religion, culture and citizens, under an unofficial house arrest in an attempt to deter further protest. [5]

Later, supporters of Prasain held massive demonstrations in the Tinkune area of Kathmandu. The Tinkune area had been allocated for the CPN-UML's youth wing, while the Balku area was designated for Prasain's supporters. As Prasai's supporters lacked a permit to protest in a public place, police arrested more than 210 demonstrators. According to The Kathmandu Post, some of the people arrested were just passersby. [6]

According to Crisis 24, protests continued in Kathmandu from November 25 to 27 and will likely be staged through mid-December. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Gurubacharya, Binaj (2023-11-23). "Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal's monarchy clash with police". AP News . Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  2. ↑ Ghimire, Yubaraj (2023-11-23). "Police, pro-monarchy protestors clash in Nepal capital". The Indian Express . Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  3. 1 2 Sharma, Gopal (2023-11-23). "Nepal riot police rout protesters seeking restoration of monarchy". Reuters . Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  4. ↑ "UML youth wing cadres, Prasai supporters clash at Balkhu". The Kathmandu Post . 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  5. ↑ Ghimire, Yubaraj (2023-11-24). "Nepal pro-monarchy movement leader under house arrest". The Indian Express . Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  6. ↑ Ghimire, Binod (2023-11-25). "Prasai confined to his Thimi house, supporters detained". The Kathmandu Post . Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  7. ↑ "Nepal: Pro-monarchy activists likely to stage further protests in Kathmandu through mid-December" . Crisis24. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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