Description
The incidents of grave human rights violations committed in the past, if not addressed prudently, are likely to result in serious repercussions. Due to the total disregard of numerous human rights violations committed during the decade-long armed conflict, Nepal's human rights situation has been a matter of worry even after the end of the insurgency. This paper argues that it is indispensable for the government of Nepal to revisit the country's bloody and repressive past in order to adopt necessary measures towards reconciliation. This research provides a thorough review of the draft Truth and Reconciliation Commission bill introduced by the government of Nepal with particular emphasis on its shortcomings. The discussion of the limitations of the bill is supported with pertinent anecdotal evidence gathered through fieldwork.
Challenges of ensuring justice to victims in post-conflict Nepal
The incidents of grave human rights violations committed in the past, if not addressed prudently, are likely to result in serious repercussions. Due to the total disregard of numerous human rights violations committed during the decade-long armed conflict, Nepal's human rights situation has been a matter of worry even after the end of the insurgency. This paper argues that it is indispensable for the government of Nepal to revisit the country's bloody and repressive past in order to adopt necessary measures towards reconciliation. This research provides a thorough review of the draft Truth and Reconciliation Commission bill introduced by the government of Nepal with particular emphasis on its shortcomings. The discussion of the limitations of the bill is supported with pertinent anecdotal evidence gathered through fieldwork.