NHRC reminds govt to conclude transitional justice

Summary

The National Human Rights Commission urges the Nepalese government to conclude transitional justice by investigating enforced disappearances fairly and ensuring justice for conflict victims.

Key Points
  • The NHRC has urged the government to conclude transitional justice by earning the trust of conflict victims.
  • The status of many enforced disappeared persons during the armed conflict remains unknown after 19 years since the peace accord.
  • NHRC demands the government publicly disclose the status of enforced disappeared persons and implement NHRC's recommendations.
  • NHRC expressed concern over government apathy despite 226 recommendations and repeated formations of transitional justice commissions.
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