, Sept. 9 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Tuesday said he was appalled by the escalating violence in Nepal that has resulted in multiple deaths and the injury of hundreds of mostly young protesters, as well as the widespread destruction of property.

"I plead with security forces to exercise utmost restraint, and avoid further such bloodshed and harm," he said, adding that violence is not the answer.

"Dialogue is the best and only way to address the concerns of the Nepalese people. It is important that the voices of young people are heard."

The High Commissioner said protesters have the right to express peacefully their political frustrations and grievances over corruption and a ban on social media platforms.

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