Transitional justice panels stuck in red tape now cite March polls for delay
Summary
The transitional justice commissions in Nepal, appointed in May, face delays in beginning their investigations due to pending regulations, staff shortages, and the upcoming March elections, with thousands of complaints still unresolved.
Key Points
- The transitional justice commissions appointed in May 2023 in Nepal have not begun full investigations due to regulatory and staffing delays.
- Draft regulations needed for commission operations are awaiting government and finance ministry approval before Cabinet endorsement.
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission plans to deploy 60 investigation teams across districts, but with only three years left, timely justice delivery is uncertain.
- Conflict victims express skepticism about the commissions' effectiveness due to political appointments and previous lack of progress.
