Kathmandu, August 21:

The declaration of the 16th World Youth and Students’ Festival (WYSF) has expressed solidarity with the struggle of Nepali students and youths for democracy and human rights here. The WYSF, which was organised in Venezuela from July 7 - 15, was participated by more than 17,000 representatives from 144 countries, said a press release issued by the Democratic National Youth Federation Nepal here today. Representatives from 43 organisations of 32 countries have also expressed support for the exercise of youths to restore democracy in Nepal.