On Sep. 8, 19 Nepalese demonstrators were killed and nearly 200 more were injured by police officers. Mass protests had broken out over a social media ban imposed last Thursday.
On the same day, the UI Nepali Students’ Association (NSA) planned and held a candlelight vigil at the Vandal Healing Garden.
More than 80 people attended, mourning the lost protestors. Much of the vigil was silent, but leadership from the NSA spoke to the crowd, encouraging people to support each other.
“Though far from Nepal, our hearts are with the families, friends, and communities bearing this pain,” stated NSA in a social media statement.
