Insurgency-era victims urge visiting UN special rapporteur not to back transitional justice process
By Binod Ghimire Ahead of Bernard Duhaime’s visit, conflict victims warn that any UN support could legitimise politicised commissions unless reforms ensure consultation and compliance with international standards.
Supreme Court says Oli and Lekhak need not be in custody for investigation. Orders their release on Thursday
By Binod Ghimire Orders their release on humanitarian grounds, even if investigation is not completed.
First lower house meeting begins with argy-bargy between ruling and opposition parties
By Binod Ghimire As RSP chair Lamichhane criticises previous governments, opposition says it’s disingenuous to show them in poor light.
Court scraps discriminatory provisions in laws relating to compensation, relief to victims of state atrocities
By Binod Ghimire Around two decades since the Comprehensive Peace Accord, and 11 years after the transitional justice process formally commenced, the federal government has yet to draft such legal documents.
As Karki panel faces criticism, experts seek the release of NHRC’s report
By Binod Ghimire Those in the rights body study say they hold people on both days of Gen Z protest accountable, unlike Karki probe.
Children misused in electioneering despite promises, study finds
By Binod Ghimire Over 300 cases of the use of minors were reported during the campaigning and after the election.
NHRC implicates Oli, Lekhak, officials over protest crackdown
By Binod Ghimire Watchdog says the government’s failure to anticipate the magnitude of protest led to avoidable deaths, destruction.
President to receive election report today
By Binod Ghimire New government can be formed as soon as the RSP elects its parliamentary party leader and claims prime minister.
Supreme Court orders probe into 2019 killing of Paudel
By Binod Ghimire Sarlahi police instructed to investigate ex-home minister Thapa and 11 others over the killing of the Maoist leader.
Voter turnout revised to 60 percent, lowest since 1991
By Binod Ghimire Six parties cross PR threshold to become national parties. RSP nears two-thirds majority.
58.07% turnout in peaceful polls as Nepal seeks stability after political upheaval
By Binod Ghimire Voter turnout, as per the preliminary report, is the lowest since the 1991 democratic elections.
Nepal votes today
By Binod Ghimire A total of 18,903,689 voters will determine the fate of 6,541 candidates vying for 275 seats in the House of Representatives.
Court asks Centre not to encroach on provinces’ rights during lawmaking
By Binod Ghimire Says Kathmandu must recognise that Nepal’s federalism hinges on cooperation, coexistence, and coordination.
Election Commission under fire for inaction on code violations
By Binod Ghimire Despite hundreds of complaints and repeated clarifications, the poll body has not penalised any violators yet.
Transitional justice regulations set for endorsement
By Binod Ghimire Absence of rules has been a major hurdle for transitional justice commissions to expedite investigations. A victims’ group is still unhappy over office-bearer appointments.