February 10, 2005

We need your help right now.

Krishna Pahadi, the founding chairman of the Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES), was arrested at the organization's office in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, on February 9. Krishna Pahadi, the former president of Amnesty International's Nepal section, is well known as one of the country's leading human rights defenders. His whereabouts are unknown and there are serious concerns for his safety.

Please use the link below to contact Nepalese officials immediately.

ACT NOW:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/ctt.asp?u=677776&l=11908

You can help us spread the word by telling your friends about Krishna Pahadi's case and urging them to take action on his behalf:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/ctt.asp?u=677776&l=11914

Thank you for your efforts to protect human rights.