Dear Linda,
Raju Sharma Dhakal, a 17-year-old college student in Nepal, was reportedly released from prison on November 3, 2004, but was immediately re-arrested by security forces at the prison gates. His whereabouts are currently unknown and he stands at very high risk of torture or "disappearance."
Please take a moment to contact the Nepalese authorities to express concern for the safety of Raju Sharma Dhakal and urge them to immediately make his whereabouts public.
Click here to take action:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=11440
In both 2002 and 2003, Nepal recorded the highest number of "disappearances" of any country in the world. People detained by the security forces are often held in army barracks with no access to their families, lawyers or medical treatment. They also face a high risk of torture, including beatings, and are sometimes held in solitary confinement or kept blindfolded for the entire time they are in custody.
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Best wishes,
Rosa Del Angel
Web Advocacy Associate
Online Action Center
Amnesty International USA
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