Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill Nears CompletionNepal’s Transitional Justice Bill Nears Completion Major political parties in Nepal, including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre, have made significant progress in finalizing the Transitional Justice Bill. This bill, once passed, will formally conclude Nepal’s 18-year peace process. According to sources, the parties have agreed on most provisions of the bill, except for one key point. The bill aims to address the transitional justice issues related to the country’s armed conflict. The leaders of these parties have resolved three out of four crucial points necessary to amend the Investigation, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission Act of 2071. The mechanism established to promote consensus among the parties is led by Ramesh Lekhak of the Nepali Congress, Mahesh Bartaula of the UML, and Janardan Sharma of the Maoist Centre. “The parties are almost done with finalizing the TRC law. After further deliberations, we expect to sign the agreement on Thursday,” said a leader of CPN-UML. The transitional justice process in Nepal has been a complex and challenging one, but the latest agreement marks a significant step forward. The bill, if enacted, will establish mechanisms for investigating and adjudicating human rights violations committed during the conflict. The successful conclusion of Nepal’s peace process will be a significant milestone in the country’s history, marking a new era of stability and reconciliation.
Leaders finalize TRC bill.
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Maoist Centre are on the verge of finalising the transitional justice bill.
According to sources, they agreed on all provisions except one major point.
If this latest agreement holds, Nepal’s 18-year peace process could formally conclude.
Previous milestones have been achieved, such as the adjustment of the army, arms control and the drafting of a constitution.
The leaders of these parties have resolved nearly three of the four points crucial to amending the Investigation, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission Act of 2071.
“The parties are almost done with finalizing the TRC law. After further deliberations, we expect to sign the agreement on Thursday,” said a leader of CPN-UML.
The mechanism, comprising Ramesh Lekhak of the Nepali Congress, Mahesh Bartaula of the UML and Janardan Sharma of the Maoist Centre, was set up to promote consensus among the main parties.
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