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IBA's report stresses respect to rule of law By A Staff Reporter KATHMANDU, Oct. 8: International Bar Association Human Rights Institute (HRI) released an extensive report titled 'Nepal in crisis: Justice in crossfire, highlighting current situation obtaining in the country. The report follows a fact finding missin to Nepal between 11 and 15 June 2002 which was organised by the Human Rights Institute. The report details cases of human rights violations carried out by the parties to conflict the government and the Maoists - saying "Although Nepal holds one of the best records in Asia of being a party to human rights treaties, its obligations under those treaties are being frequently disregarded. The IBAs report sets out a series of recommendations which, according to it, must be implemented to strengthen rule of law and respect for human rights in the country. The recommendations inter alia demanded that the Maoists must stop murdering and intimidations and effective procedures for habeas corpus must be implemted. Other Stories |
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