Conflict victims ask new government to ensure credible transitional justice
Summary
Conflict victims from Nepal's Maoist conflict urge the new government and Parliament to ensure credible, victim-centered transitional justice and end impunity for human rights violations during the decade-long conflict.
Key Points
- Conflict victims demand credible and victim-centered transitional justice from the newly elected Parliament and incoming government.
- They call for amendments to the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act in line with international standards and Supreme Court directives.
- The victims urge the dissolution of existing commissions formed through political bargaining and the formation of independent, transparent commissions.
- They seek justice, reparations, publication of investigative reports, accountability for perpetrators, and vetting policies for public office to prevent impunity.
