Two Decades of Waiting for Truth and Justice
Summary
Nepal’s transitional justice process remains stalled after two decades, with victims demanding credible appointments, legal reforms, and accountability for conflict-era abuses. A recent Supreme Court ruling and the government’s handling of commissions for truth and reconciliation have renewed pressure to deliver truth and justice.
Key Points
- Nepal’s transitional justice process has remained unfinished for two decades after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended the conflict in 2006.
- The Supreme Court has ordered the government to amend the TRC law to criminalize the use of minors in the armed conflict and remove the term "Ayogya" from official records.
- Victims and civil society groups have criticized politically driven appointments to transitional justice commissions and pushed for credible reconstitution.
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