Nepal's TJ Bill Certified to Address Civil War Atrocities

Nepal's Parliament Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire has certified the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill, aimed at amending laws to address enforced disappearances during the 1996-2006 civil war. The bill, endorsed by both houses of parliament, will be sent to the President for final authentication before becoming law.

Nepal's Parliament Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire has officially certified the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill, seeking to amend controversial legislation and address enforced disappearances allegedly perpetrated by state forces during the 1996-2006 civil war in Nepal.

Sources indicate that Ghimire signed off on the third amendment of the Commission of Investigation on the Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2081. The bill has already been endorsed by both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.

The prominent bill is now on its way to the President for authentication, marking a significant step towards legal validation and implementation. The civil war resulted in severe human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, and torture, with at least 17,000 deaths reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)