Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district of Madhesh Province of Nepal.

Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery: What the UN can do

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently, buildings cracked like fragile shells,

Siromani Dhungana

Siromani Dhungana is a journalist who is well-versed in analyzing Nepal’s political, economic and social sectors. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a print and radio journalist covering political, economic and social issues. He has also utilized his deep understanding of Nepal to assist state bodies, non-profit and development sector organizations in conducting research and developing policies. Dhungana serves as a lecturer of journalism at both Tribhuvan University and Purvanchal University of Nepal. Email: [email protected]


Grand political alliance in Nepal: A bid for stability or a path to political tyranny?

Kathmandu: In July 2024, KP Sharma Oli, chair of Nepal’s second-largest party, the Communist Party

Uncovering Nepali-Chinese trafficking nexus that traps Nepali youths in dark web

Kathmandu: Nepali and Chinese traffickers are trapping Nepali youths and holding them hostage in Southeast

Nepali women are sold to Chinese men and forced into prostitution, labor exploitation

Kathmandu: A number of Nepali women and girls are found to have been trafficked to