Tag Archives: Constitution
New Christian Solidarity Worldwide report: rights or religion?
Christian reports always make people nervous. Are they defending the right to religion or are they promoting the right to proselytise? It’s made worse in Nepal by the growing presence of evangelicals – many little older than children – travelling … Continue reading
Timeline of constitutional dilemma
22 November 2005: The Seven Parties Alliance (SPA) finalizes a 12-point agreement with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in New Delhi, as a roadmap for resolving conflict and restoring a democracy in Nepal; 6 April 2006: Maoist-supported SPA … Continue reading
Protecting religious freedom for a new Nepal
The Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal, created by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and elected in April 2008, took the fundamental decision to abolish the Hindu monarchy and declare Nepal a secular republic. The CA is currently in the process … Continue reading