Opinion | No more delay
Summary
Nepal's Supreme Court has urged the government to formulate a consolidated reparations policy for victims of the Maoist insurgency and state atrocities, emphasizing the need for official acknowledgements, rehabilitation, and meaningful consultations.
Key Points
- Nepal's Supreme Court has directed the government to formulate a consolidated reparations policy.
- No government has prepared such a policy since the Comprehensive Peace Accord despite ongoing demands.
- Previous compensations were ad hoc and criticized for favoritism.
- Reparations should include acknowledgment of wrongdoing, public apologies, and preservation of collective memory beyond monetary compensation.
