Define use of children in war as human rights violation
âDefine use of children in war as human rights violationâ
Published: 03:29 am Jul 06, 2016
Kathmandu, July 5 Truth and Reconciliation Commission member Madhabi Bhatta has demanded formulation of an ad hoc provision to address issues relating to the use of children during the Maoist insurgency. Writing a three point note to TRC Chairman Surya Kiran Gurung today, Bhatta said the TRC Act and its regulations didnât define the use of children in conflict as a serious human rights violation. âIf we refrain from making our perspective clear regarding the use of children in conflict, it would give a wrong message,â read her note. âTRC has to come up with a clear view on such issues before it finishes receiving complaints.â Likewise, Bhatta said the TRC regulations were not victim-centric, but was rather formulated with the motive of giving amnesty to perpetrators and demanded immediate correction. Talking to The Himalayan Times, Bhatta said she submitted a note to Chairman Gurung with the view to making the TRC a truly a victim-centric body.