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Impunity in Nepal: An Exploratory Study

Binod Bhattarai, Mohan Mainali, Jogendra Ghimere, & Akhilesh Upadhyay

Impunity or lack of fear of punishment not only weakens the concept of the rule of law but also violates the human rights of others, the victims and society at large. Human rights violations in Nepal are taking place on a day-to-day basis. The political debate on whether it is right or wrong to absolve violators of the rights of citizens during transition is argued well by both sides—those for and against. However, because no conclusion has yet been reached—let alone anyone being punished—the rights of victims to see justice done continue to be violated. This study seeks to document the level of impunity in Nepal and identify areas and actions that may be undertaken to remedy the situation.

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