Nepal’s next government should prioritize amending and passing a transitional justice law that addresses the needs of victims who have waited over 16 years for truth, reparation and accountability, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists said today. The law should meet all domestic and international legal obligations.
In July 2022, Nepal’s outgoing government had presented a bill that marked some progress, but would also require significant amendments to accommodate victims’ demands for justice and meet the country’s international legal obligations. Since the draft was not passed before parliament was dissolved, all those running in the elections, scheduled for November 20, should pledge to ensure justice for conflict-era crimes.