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Accused Rapist Arrested
Syangja/ May 24
District Police Office, Kaski has arrested Krishna Bahadur Manandhar, 44, of Chitre Bhanjyang VDC-5 on May 23 on charge of ...

AI Criticizes Nepal"s Human Rights Record
Kathmandu/May 24
Impunity has been further entrenched in Nepal with the government promoting alleged perpetrators of human rights violations to senior public ...

 
 
Human Rights Yearbook
Nepal Human Rights Yearbook 2013
Nepal Human Rights Yearbook 2013 is the 21st edition published by INSEC, which has recorded 3,521 incidents of human rights violations in 2012.  Of the total 423 cases of killings, the government was involved in 13 cases, unidentified groups in 57 cases while UCPN-M cadres and NC cadres killed two and one person respectively.
Interviews
This Ordinance has Narrowed down the Mandate of the TRC
The government of Nepal has brought an ordinance on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Disappeared Persons without consulting concerned stakeholders. This move came immediately after the Legislature Parliament expired along with the expiration of the Constituent Assembly (CA). Amidst opposition from the conflict victims and the organizations working for them, it has been sent
Opinion Forum
"TJ Ordinance and Its Implications"
 
The ordinance might seem as a step towards implementing the past agreements, but at a closer look, it will be clear that it is against the spirit of all the agreements as it intends to institutionalize impunity by granting amnesty even in serious abuses of human rights. 
 

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View Point  
  " We Want Justice"
Rubi Shrestha
Conflict Victim
 
The TRC is directly related to conflict victims. However, this ordinance has not taken the conflict victims into account.  They want their participation be ensured in all the processes of formation of commissions that are meant for the conflict victims. We have opposed this ordinance mainly because we ...
 
 
Features  
  "Families of Disappeared Persons Wait for Answers"

Ramesh Prasad Timalsina
Pale face. Faint voice. Tearful eyes. It has been long since they are knocking the doors of human rights organizations in the capital with a faint hope. The prime time of their life has been spent knocking the doors of governmental bodies and are still they are pinning their hope on the rights activists, with the faint hope of getting justice. The questions ...
 
 
INSEC in News  
 
Govt fails to put its foot down on armed groups
The Himalayan Times / 26 Mar 2013
Nepal's human rights situation worsening, says report
OneWorld South Asia / 20 Feb 2013
2012 most dismal year in terms of human rights: INSEC
Ekantipur / 21 Feb 2013
2012 dismal year in terms of rights: INSEC
My Republica / 21 Feb 2013
Ex-CJ alarmed at emerging autocracy
The Himalayan Times / 19 Feb 2013
Insec reports increase in cases of rights violation
Ekantipur / 19 Feb 2013
CJ-led govt will be against Interim Constitution: Ex-CJ Sharma
Nepalnews / 19 Feb 2013
NHRC urges fair Dekendra case probe
The Kathmandu Post / 24 Jan 2013
SC vacancies : Chances of fair trial waning rapidly, rues NHRC chief
The Kathmandu Post / 24 Jan 2013
Nepal promotes Army officer accused of war-time abuse
Zee News / 05 Oct 2012
Monitor Small Arms To Reduce Criminal Activities
My Republica / 03 October 2012
NEPAL: Land could sow 'seeds of serious discontent'
Humanitarian news and analysis/ 10 August 2012
Rights activist wins Prakash Memorial award
The Himalayan Times / 31 July 2012
Dhungana awarded Prakash Human Rights Award 2068
My Republica / 31 July 2012
INSEC tackles human rights in workshop
The Himalayan Times / 20 June 2012
Dahal's hit-streets plea flayed
The Himalayan Times / 14 May 2012
Nepal's Rural Women Seek Justice
IPS News / 05 April 2012
Parties come under fire from rights activists
The Himalayan Times / 02 April 2012
Appeal to power NHRC
The Himalayan Times / 28 Mar 2012
Woman in Capital blinded for 'witchcraft'
The Kathmandu Post / 23 Mar 2012
INSEC reports 464 cases of sexual violence in 2011
Nepalews / 9 Mar 2012
INSEC report shows 464 cases of sexual violence in Nepal in 2011
xnepali.net / 9 Mar 2012
Small arms a big menace: Insec report
The Kathmandu Post / 27 Feb 2012
58 abducted in east in 2011: INSEC
The Himalayan Times / 21 Feb 2012
Bleak picture of human rights in Midwest
The Himalayan Times / 21 Feb 2012
648 Nepali women became victims of violence last year
The Himalayan Times / 20 Feb 2012
3039 rights violation cases in 2011: INSEC
The Himalayan Times / 19 Feb 2012
INSEC book 2011 released
Nepalnews/ 19 Feb 2012
Under Threat in Nepal, Former U.N. Officials Seek Protection
IPS News / 15 Feb 2012
Caste discrimination behind Sunar's killing: Report
The Himalayan Times / 22 Jan 2012
Government bears the brunt of student unions' anger
The Himalayan Times / 20 Jan 2012
Dalit rights groups decry Insec report
Ekantipur / 01 Jan 2012
Rights group sees no caste sentiment behind Manbire's murder
Nepal News / 31 Dec 2011
Nepal: Peace Brings More Violence Against Women
Global Issues / 31 Dec 2001
Drunken brawl caused Manbire's death: Report
The Himalayan Times / 30 Dec 2011
Assault on journos up
The Himalayan Times / 24 Dec 2011
4,000 child labourers in Banke alone: Report
The Himalayan Times / 14 Dec 2011
Classes on dangers of explosives
The Himalayan Times / 12 Dec 2012
Nepal Fears a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
News Blaze / 21 Sep 2011
Rights defenders against condoning criminals
The Himalayan Times / 29 Aug 2011
Up in arms
Ekantipur / 13 Aug 2011
Conflict patterns, violent trends
Ekantipur / 05 Aug 2011
Human rights award for Acharya
The Himalayan / 01 Aug 2011
Acharya receives Prakash Human Rights Prize 2067
Nepalnews / 01 Aug 2011
Rights Activists Call for an Effective Human Rights Mechanism in South Asia and Civil Society Participation in SAARC
Asian Tribune / 28 Jul 2011
Justice Bastola pounces upon Nepal political leadership: Report
Telegraph Nepal / 03 July 2011
UML tells Parshuram to face authorities
My Republica / 18 Jun 2011
Nepal declared landmine-free country
All Headlines News / 14 Jun 2011
Condition of missing officer unknown since 8 months
My Republica / 06 Jun 2011
Nepal to be mine-free by next week
Ekantipur / 10 Jun 2011
Nepal to be "landmine-free" country soon
China Daily / 10 Jun 2011
INSEC expresses concern over Maoist activities
Review Nepal / 19 May 2011
INSEC Expresses Serious Concern Over Maoist Activities
Gateway Online / 19 May 2011
Secretariat asks Maoists to probe Chulachuli incident
My Republica / 18 May 2011
HR Organizations monitor maoist combatants' attack
News In Nepal / 28 Apr 2011
Rights situation : Tarai picture bleak:
Ekantipur / 22 Mar 2011
Renewed demand to ratify Rome Statute
Ekantipur / 22 Jul 2011
Human rights report paints a gloomy picture
The Himalayan TImes / 21 Mar 2011
1124 persons victimized in Central development
newsinNepal / 21 Mar 2011
1124 persons victimised in rights abuse cases in central development region in 2010: INSEC
Nepal News / 21 Mar 2011
Human Right violation up: Report
Nepal Mountain News / 11 Mar 2011
602 rights violation cases in mid-west of Nepal
The Himalayan Times / 11 Mar 2011
Scope of violence
Ekantipur / 25 Feb 2011
Govt rapped for poor rights scenario
Ekantipur / 20 Feb 2011
289 raped, 459 killed, 115 abducted last year: INSEC
Nepal Mountain News / 20 Feb 2011
Nepal's record has improved
The Himalayan Times / 20 Feb 2011
Rights defenders 'dismayed' at govt apathy
Ekantipur / 11 Feb 2011
TRC formation essential to ease conflict victims’ woes: Speaker
Ekantipur / 07 Feb 2011
Halfway there
Ekantipur / 28 Jan 2011
Nepal braces for rights scrutiny
Ekantipur / 05 Jan 2011
Rights violation unabated: INSEC
The Himalayan Times / 04 Jan 2011
INSEC study exposes plight of human rights activists
The Himalayan Times / 09 Dec 2010
 
 

 

 

Top News

Minor Girl Raped
Siraha/May 24
Accused Rapist Arrested
Syangja/ May 24
AI Criticizes Nepal"s Human Rights Record
Kathmandu/May 24
Habeas Corpus Case Filed
Kapilbastu/May 23
Human Rights Defenders Protection Desk Formed
Banke/May 23
Police Let Girl Abuser Scot-free
Kathmandu/ May 23
Loan Exemption to Family of Freed Haliyas
Bajura/ May 23
Judicial Probe Committee Formed to Investigate Miya Murder
Lalitpur/May 23
Family Fined for Demanding Dowry
Sunsari/May 22
Complaint Lodged in Police Office against VAW
Kathmandu/ May 22
Charred Body of Girl Found
Saptari/ May 22
Woman Arrested On Charge of Killing Baby
Panchthar/ May 22
Man Gets 20-year Jail for Trafficking Wife
Makawanpur/May 21
Woman Stabbed by Husband
Makawanpur/May 21
Former CA Member Murdered
Saptari/ May 21
Studies obstructed Due to the Dispute on Appointment of Principal
Morang/ May 21
Arrested on Charge of Hostage and Abduction
Morang/ May 21
Threat Issued by Detainee to Retract Case
Morang/ May 21
Complaint Lodged Against Husband, In-laws
Morang/ May 21
Accused murderer Arrested After Eight Years
Rautahat/ May 21
Locals Face Difficulties after Closure of Sub-Regional Hospital
Dadeldhura/ May 21
Two Locals Thrashed By Policeman
Saptari/ May 21
Tarun Dal Secretary Receives Death Threats
Okhaldhunga/May 20
HRD Desk Established in Western Region
Kaski/May 20
Sadbhawana Party Cadres Call off Strike in INSEC’s Initiation
Sunsari/May 20
NHRC Officer Acquitted of Rape Charge
Jumla/May 20
District Hospital Services Halted to Protest Assault against Health Worker
Sindhupalchok/May 20
Appellate Court Summons Prison and District Administration Office with Detainee
Saptari/May 20
Woman Rescued from Possible Trafficking
Morang/May 20
 
 

 

 

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