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Nepal continued to consolidate its peace process following the end of the 10-year conflict between the government and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) in 2006.

Nepal 'disappearances' law 'must meet international standards' - 2 September 2009

Prominent human rights organizations request that the latest draft Disappearances bill in Nepal be amended to make it comply with international law and standards.

Demand accountability in Nepal - 6 August 2009

On 17 February 2004, members of the Nepal Army took 15 year-old Maina Sunuwar from her home and tortured her to death at a nearby army camp.

Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs commits to supporting international justice - 28 July 2009

In a meeting with delegates from Amnesty International Nepal, the Minister gave a commitment to start the process for her country to ratify the Rome Statute.

Nepal Prime Minister urged to commit to combating enforced disappearances - 3 July 2009

A delegation from Amnesty International delivered thousands of letters to the prime minister, calling on him to ratify a treaty aimed at combating enforced disappeara

Nepal must commit to ending impunity - 4 June 2009

Amnesty International has called on the Nepalese government to commit to ending impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by ratifying the Rome S

Demanding justice for Nepal's civil war victims - 1 May 2009

During the Nepalese civil war between 1996 and 2006, Amnesty International documented the killing, enforced disappearance and torture of thousands of civilians.

Nepal: Government fails to protect women human rights activists from violent attacks - 10 April 2009

One year on from their election to power, the Maoist Government of Nepal has failed to deliver on its promises to protect women, Amnesty International said today.

Nepal: Government fails to protect women human rights activists from violent attacks - 10 April 2009

One year on from their election to power, the Maoist Government of Nepal has failed to deliver on its promises to protect women, Amnesty International said today. 

Nepal's government fails to protect women human rights activists - 10 April 2009

A year into its rule, the Maoist government has failed to live up to its commitments to improving women's human rights, including protecting women human rights defende