Kathmandu, March 21 -- Five human rights organisations have called for a resolution to the ongoing dispute over the Pathibhara cable car project in Taplejung through dialogues.

The Accountability Watch Committee, Amnesty International Nepal, Justice and Rights Institute Nepal, Advocacy Forum Nepal, and the Informal Sector Service Centre have urged the authorities to make adjustments in the project to respect the religious and cultural significance of the site for the Limbu community.

They also stressed the need for official consultations with indigenous groups before carrying out development works in their traditional settlements.

The organisations have raised concerns over alleged excessive use of force by security forces and violence...