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Jan 09, 2019

UNPO Calls for the Immediate Release of Dr C.K. Raut

On 7 October 2018, Dr C.K. Raut was arrested from inside of the Rautahat District Court under the charge of an organised crime against state for his alleged involvement in a gathering that took place in front of the Court, in which people chanted slogans such as “we need freedom!”. Dr. Raut was present at the Court for a hearing on his previous charge of Crime Against State and although...

Jan 09, 2019

UNPO Calls for the Immediate Release of Dr C.K....

The UNPO strongly condemns the severe oppression and recent arrest of Dr C.K. Raut, a prominent nonviolent leader who advocates for the rights of the Madheshi community in Nepal.

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Oct 08, 2018

Madhesh: Central Coordinator of the Alliance for...

The press release below was published by Alliance for Independent Madhesh: October 7, 2018 Dr. CK Raut, central coordinator of Alliance for Independent Madhesh (AIM) has been illegally arrested from...

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Sep 06, 2018

Madhesh: Thousands Demonstrate in Terai to Call...

The article below was published by The Rising Post: On August 17 [2018] thousands of Madheshi people gathered in Bardaha in honor of Rajib Raut, who was killed during the Madhesh movement. CK Raut and...

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Jan 31, 2018

Madhesh: Pushpa Kamal Dahal States Government...

The article below was published by online khabar:  CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal says the left alliance-led government to be formed soon will prioritise solving problems existing...

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Dec 07, 2017

AIM and UNPO Call for Release of AIM Coordina...

Below is a press release published by the AIM: Nepal Police has arrested Dr. C. K. Raut, Co-ordinator of Alliance of Independent Madhesh (AIM) today from his Janakpur residence by barging into the residence...

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Nov 24, 2017

Madhesh: Compensation for the Deceased of a Violent...

Below is article from myRepublica GAUSHALA, Nov 23: Member of presidium of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN), Rajendra Mahato has announced that Madhesh government will provide Rs 5 million to the families...

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