NHRC urges govt to reform prison management
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Government of Nepal to make prison management transparent, humane, and human rights-friendly across all prisons.
Key Points
- The NHRC has directed the Nepal government to ensure transparency and humane treatment in prison management.
- The commission issued directives following on-site monitoring of prisons including those in Rupandehi and Kailali.
- NHRC's spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel emphasized reforms such as transparent transfer processes and prevention of prison clashes.
- NHRC's Sudurpaschim province office continues monitoring after violent incidents in Kailali jail.
