NHRC draws government's attention to human rights of conflict victims

Kathmandu, July 20: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded with the government to consider an amendment in the Act related to transitional justice in line with international principles related to the same issue.    

Issuing a press statement here today, the human rights watchdog agency in the country also demanded that the amendment in the Act should not contradict the verdicts issued by the Supreme Court on the same issue.    

In the statement, Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel urged the government to ensure justice for conflict victims after adequately consulting with the victims and stakeholders as well as heeding the recommendations of the Commission.    

The NHRC also called the attention of the government to the bill presented by the government to amend the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act-2071 BS and appealed to the government to revise the Act in such a way that it would be acceptable to all.    

"The Commission reminds the government that ensuring justice to the conflict victims is the main subject of transitional justice. There is a tradition of consulting with the National Human Rights Commission while considering amendments to the laws. We would like to remind the government that the Commission has the constitutional authority to deal with the matters related to human rights."    

The Commission has expressed concern over the lack of discussions and consultations held by the government on the above-mentioned matter. (RSS)