King urged to guarantee human rights

Kathmandu, December 10: Bhutanese Refugee Durable Solution Coordination Committee (BRDSCC) has strongly urged King Jigme Singye Wangchuk to realize the rights of Bhutanese people.

In a letter sent to Bhutanese king on the occasion of world human rights day, BRDSCC has expected for an act of declaration is made in favor of innocent people evicted from the regime thereby initiating their safe and dignified return. Further it has said “we ensure that this will certainly prosper the prospects of Gross National Happiness.”

Meanwhile, in a separate press statement Third World Media Network (TWMN) – Bhutan has sought the attention of Bhutanese king towards guaranteeing human rights in Bhutan. TWMN-Bhutan also sought the attention of international human rights bodies to keep special vigilance towards gross violation of human rights in Bhutan which is still under practice. It has further said that until Bhutan ensures free press, freedom of speech and expression it cannot step towards promoting human rights. Bhutan News Service