Trade Union International Demands End to Restrictions on Public Sector Unions and Student Groups in Nepal

Kathmandu. The Trade Union International Public Services and Allied has demanded that the government of Nepal refrain from imposing restrictions on public sector employees and student organizations. The organization, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, condemned the measures outlined in the government's recent document and called for their immediate withdrawal, labeling the move as undemocratic and authoritarian.In a solidarity statement issued by General Secretary Zola Saphetha, the union stated that efforts to strip Nepali workers and students of their democratic rights are being met with global opposition, affirming that workers worldwide stand with Nepal.The statement notes that this government action is a...