No Justice for Victims Under Nepal’s Maoist Prime Minister

BY: SALEEM SAMAD

Nepal transitioned from a Hindu monarchy to a secular democracy with a tumultuous history, including a civil war.

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Nepal's PM Prachanda began his third term, denying child soldier recruitment allegations during the insurgency.

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Critical documents lacked "child soldiers" mention, leaving Nepal troubled by 27 years of conflict and violence.

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Dahal admitted to 5,000 deaths, leaving questions about the conflict's purpose and unpunished war crimes.

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Victims' families fear justice may be elusive with Maoists in the coalition, citing a teacher's brutal murder.

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Adhikari's family, seeking justice, approached NHRC, but their hope remains dim due to commissions' political ties.

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Adhikari fears the commissions prioritize amnesty for war criminals over delivering justice and safeguarding victims.

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In 2007, UNMIN blocked 3,000 child soldiers from Nepal Army, they sought compensation and justice for war crimes.

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