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    Nepal’s six-year peace process between government forces and Maoist combatants remain in limbo, and human rights commitments undertaken in the peace accords remained unfulfilled. Impunity for wartime abuses is the norm, and although the government advocates for establishing a truth and reconciliation commission, it has also promoted government officials and security force members suspected of involvement in human rights abuses. Parliament was dissolved after deadlocking over drafting of a new constitution, leaving the country without a legislature. This political stalemate, along with weak governance, corruption, and impunity, contributed to ongoing political instability and problems with law and order.
  • A man holding a rainbow flag participates in the opening ceremony of the first South Asia Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Sports Festival in Kathmandu on October 12, 2012.
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    Nepal: Climate of Fear Imperils LGBT People
    The government of Nepal should allow lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) groups to operate freely and end arbitrary arrests of LGBT people. The government should investigate threats and attacks against LGBT people. Widespread harassment, including by the government, has contributed to a climate of fear among LGBT people and activists in Nepal, and has interrupted vital activities, including HIV prevention work.
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  • Nepal: Climate of Fear Imperils LGBT People
    Apr 1, 2013
    The government of Nepal should allow lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) groups to operate freely and end arbitrary arrests of LGBT people. The government should investigate threats and attacks against LGBT people. Widespread harassment, including by the government, has contributed to a climate of fear among LGBT people and activists in Nepal, and has interrupted vital activities, including HIV prevention work.
  • Nepal: Truth & Reconciliation Law Betrays Victims
    Mar 22, 2013

    The inclusion of an amnesty provision, which could cover the worst possible crimes, in Nepal’s new Truth, Reconciliation and Disappearance Ordinance, will make it impossible for thousands of victims of gross human rights violations to obtain justice, a coalition of international human rights organizations said today.

  • Nepal: A Year of Backsliding on Rights Commitments
    Feb 1, 2013
    Nepal’s government failed to take significant steps toward fulfilling numerous key human rights commitments in 2012, Human Rights Watch said today in its annual World Report 2013.
  • Nepal: A Warning to Rights Abusers
    Jan 4, 2013
    The arrest in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2013, of a Nepali army colonel suspected of torture sends a warning to those accused of serious crimes in Nepal and elsewhere that they cannot hide from the law forever. Nepal failed to prosecute anyone for torture during the decade-long civil war in the nearly seven years since it ended.
  • Letter to General Sir Peter Wall of UK Army to Address Allegations of War Crimes During Nepal Visit
    Nov 14, 2012
  • UK: Army Chief’s Visit to Nepal Should Target Impunity
    Nov 14, 2012
    The United Kingdom military’s Chief of the General Staff, General Peter Wall, should use an upcoming visit to call on the Nepalese Army to cooperate with investigations into crimes alleged to have been committed by its forces during the country’s decade-long armed conflict.
  • UN: Mark Day of Girl By Fighting Child Marriage
    Oct 10, 2012
    As the world celebrates the first International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2012, eliminating child marriages should be a key political priority for governments to protect the rights of girls and women.
  • Nepal: Promotion of War Crimes Suspect Affront to Justice
    Oct 5, 2012

    The Nepali cabinet’s decision on October 4, 2012, to promote a colonel suspected of involvement in war crimes to the rank of brigadier general is a slap in the face for the victims of Nepal’s protracted civil war.

  • Nepal: Suspend Promotion of New Police Chief
    Sep 18, 2012

    The Nepali government should immediately suspend the promotion of Kuber Singh Rana to the rank of Nepal’s Inspector General of Police due to his alleged involvement in human rights abuses, until the investigation and any subsequent prosecution into his involvement has been fully and finally concluded .

  • UN: Set Plan for Women, Children With Disabilities
    Sep 11, 2012

    Governments meeting at the United Nations about the needs of women and children with disabilities should develop a clear plan of action to promote and uphold their rights. Among others steps, they should make a commitment to address the needs of women and children with disabilities through international development programs.

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