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UN catches up with Qatar treatment of Nepali, sends investigator

Great news for Nepalis in Qatar, and hopefully, in future, for Nepalis across the Middle East. It’s about time that the international community fully woke up to the despicable practices in some states to – by law – treat Nepalis … Continue reading

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Sapana Pradhan Malla interview by NYT on women and trafficking

Fascinating. From Nepal, a Push to End Human Trafficking Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing crimes, the United Nations says, with nearly 21 million people falling victim each year. More than half of the victims of forced labor are from the … Continue reading

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Khil Raj Regmi sees Col. Kumar Lama, forgets legal principles

Khil Raj Regmi after just three months of politicking has forgotten years of legal training and speaks out on behalf of an alleged torturer, claiming that international law requires the court to return Lama to Nepal. Clearly this is one … Continue reading

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OHCHR goes public on critiquing status of Dalits

About time… Continued plight of the ‘untouchables’ They occupy the lowest levels of strict, hierarchical caste systems founded on notions of purity, pollution and inequality. They face marginalization, social and economic exclusion, segregation in housing, limited access to basic services … Continue reading

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Post earthquake, Kathmanduites will all die as airport will implode

Scary – not only will half the valley be killed by the appalling state of the construction industry regulations, but the airport will likely be destroyed too, stopping any medical flights or food drops. Earthquake-proofing Nepal’s at-risk airport If an … Continue reading

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OHCHR annoyed that TRC has been watered down

Make no doubt about it, amnesties for war crimes are illegal under international law. Note for example Charles Taylor who was ousted from Sierra Leone on the promise of an amnesty only to be nabbed a bit later and taken … Continue reading

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Nepal gets its first dollar billionaire

Always wondered how much Wai Wai was earning… Binod Chaudhary Is Nepal’s First Billionaire The tiny Himalayan nation of Nepal (population:30 million) , among the poorest countries in the world,  has produced its first billionaire in Binod Chaudhary, chairman of the Cinnovation/Chaudhary … Continue reading

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Nepal: TRC about to be watered down (again)

Expect bad news and headlines including “watering down”. Nepal revising TRC ordinance: Envoy tells HR Council Nepalese Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva has told the international community that Nepal is committed … Continue reading

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Nepal: Supreme Court decision on indigenous participation

Any update Minority Voices? Has it been delayed again? Nepal: Supreme Court decision on indigenous participation in constitution making process deferred again for 4 March Nepal’s Supreme Court has again deferred its final decision on a case filed by indigenous … Continue reading

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Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) press release is clueless

When it comes to ridiculous NGO press releases, this one from the Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) should win a prize. The only thing that is correct is that Kumar Lama should be tried in Nepal. But he hasn’t been. The … Continue reading

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