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,

Nepal asks for support in election of UNHRC, invites delegates to Sagarmatha Sambad

Kathmandu: Foreign Minister of Nepal Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has appealed to the UN member states to support Nepal in election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the term 2027–2029, while also inviting the delegates at the UN Human Rights Council to participate in Sagarmatha Sambad, that is going to be held in May this year. While addressing the High-Level Segment of the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, Deuba emphasized Nepal’s unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights.

Nepal has already served as a member of the Council from 2018 to 2023.