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Dear Friends,

In democracy, people become supreme. Democracy guarantees the people their sovereign power to exercise their civil responsibilities, freedom of expression and respect for all basic human rights. The anti-democratic, ill-guided and unconstitutional acts of King Gyanendra that began in October 2002 reached the climax on February 1, 2005 when he took away people's fundamental rights and instituted an authoritarian rule in Nepal. Nepali people's struggle to regain their political, civil and human rights continues. To show solidarity in this struggle for the restoration of democracy, the Nepali Diaspora in North America is organizing a protest rally in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday, September 16, 2005 when King Gyanendra along with over 170 heads of states and governments are expected to come to New York to attend the World Summit and Annual General Assembly of the United Nations.

The unquestionable commitments people have exemplified in making this rally a success is the greatest source of our strength. However, we also need resources to cover the costs of this important event. We are urging you, who have unquestionable commitment to restoration of democracy, and the fundamental rights of the Nepali people, to make monetary contribution to the Rally for Democracy in Nepal fund. All the financial transactions will be completely transparent and will be posted on the rally website. For those wishing to remain anonymous, your privacy will be respected.

We thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Anand Bist

The Nepalese Democratic Youth Council in USA strongly condemns the murders of Nepali hostages describing it as barbaric and inhuman and expressed shock and anger over the incident. The brutal killing of Nepalese by terrorists in Iraq has shocked and grieved the whole world.

The NDYCUSA condemns the inhuman murders and sees it as brutal activities against the human civilization. We strongly condemn the shameful murders of innocent Nepalese who had gone to Iraq in search of work to earn a livelihood. The terrorists murdered them without putting forward any condition or demands and without listening to the voice of humanity, which is inhumane and act like animals.

NDYCUSA urges international community to condemn and bring to justice those responsible for the inhuman crimes. NDYCUSA appeals to the Government to take strong action against the foreign manpower agencies responsible for sending workers to Iraq. We also appeal to the terrorists to show respect for human life.

NDYCUSA expresses heartfelt condolence to the bereaved families and will provide some fund to the victims’ families.

NDYCUSA urges all our brothers and sisters not to travel to Iraq, without any permission of the government.

Sincerely,

Anand Bist
President