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,

Nepali man arrested for attempted robbery with Machete in Douglas County

Douglas County, Nebraska: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a 21-year-old man on Sunday morning after he allegedly attempted to rob a home with a machete.

Deputies responded to a residence near N 88th and Baker streets around 5:50 a.m. following a report of a robbery. The suspect, identified as Sajin Gurung, reportedly tried to enter the home while wielding a machete, causing significant damage to the front door and issuing death threats.

Through interviews and evidence collection, deputies identified Gurung as the suspect. He was subsequently located and arrested without incident. Gurung is facing charges including terroristic threats, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and criminal mischief.