Army Chief of Nepal Urges Gen Z Protesters to Enter Talks

Army Chief of Nepal Urges Gen Z Protesters to Enter Talks

Nepal's Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, has released a video statement calling on young protesters to end their demonstrations and participate in discussions to resolve the current unrest.

Expressing his condolences to the families of those who died during the protests, General Sigdel also voiced sorrow over the destruction of public property. He stressed the importance of protecting the nation's heritage, as well as public and private assets and diplomatic missions.

The general called for the restoration of peace, security, and national unity, emphasizing that it is a shared duty to ensure the country's paramount interests are protected. He urged the protesting groups to cancel their planned demonstrations and come to the table for peaceful negotiations to ease the tense situation. He ended his appeal by encouraging all citizens to uphold patriotism, social harmony, and national unity.