Violation of human rights
The Himalayan Times
29 August 2019
Violation
of human rights
It seems that Nepal in these days
is gradually losing its goodwill image in the international arena in many aspects.
It is sliding further down every year in Corruption Perception Index, now ranking
124th among 175 countries as per Transparency International report. There seems
to be continuous increase in human rights and gender violence against women and
children as reported in media. Rape cases against girls and women continue to
rise, and culprits are reported to be freely wandering around. The government seems to be incapable of
arresting the high-profile corrupt people, gold smugglers and other state law
violators.
The comprehensive peace agreement
signed on November 21, 2006 between the government and the then Nepal Communist
Party (Maoist) called for political, economic and social change in the country
and adherence to humanitarian law and human rights principles. The agreement also
called for the election of a constituent assembly to end the transition period
and called on the UN to observe and assist the electoral process. It has been
now almost 13 years since the peace accord took place, but the TRC is yet to
complete their assignment, gradually losing its values and importance.
Nepal was elected member of the
United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time since UNHRC’s creation
in 2006. With this, Nepal has many obligations to fulfill as one of the member
states. However, reading this news “Nepal violated human rights: UNHRC” (THT,
August 28, Page 2), Nepal seems to be deviated from its commitments. If the
victims have to knock UNHRC’s door for justice, what is the NHRC doing for the
welfare of the victims. Or is it the government undermining NHRC’s role? It is unfortunate that the UNHRC has asked
Nepal to report back within 180 days about the victim’s plight.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
