Calls for constitutional reform intensify
In 8 years, parties have shown little commitment to safeguarding charter, say observers.
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In 8 years, parties have shown little commitment to safeguarding charter, say observers.
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Nepal's decade-long Maoist insurgency ended 16 years ago, but war crimes victims are still seeking justice. The government, headed by the same party leader that carried out the insurgency, has largely refused to prosecute alleged war criminals.
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) which were set up to address transitional justice issues, have been without office-bearers for a year. The employees of these two commissions are forced to spend their days without work, just marking their attendance.
Provision misused since its introduction as leaders handpick candidates close to them.