AI paints dismal picture of human rights in Nepal Torture and other forms of ill-treatment to extract confession and intimidate detainees were widespread during pre-trial detention in Nepal during 2020, says Amnesty International - Nepal 08 Apr, 2021
Break the cycle of impunity for rape: Repeal statute of limitations In February 2021, hundreds of demonstrators in Kathmandu staged a mock funeral depicting the “death of justice” in Nepal. Opinion 26 Mar, 2021
Six killed in protests in Myanmar as US, allies vow to restore democracy At least six protesters were killed by security forces in Myanmar, witnesses and media reported, as activists marked the death anniversary on Saturday of a student whose killing in 1988 sparked an uprising against the military government. World 13 Mar, 2021
Floyd family agrees to $27M settlement amidst ex-cop's trial The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer’s murder trial. World 13 Mar, 2021
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar violence, US blacklists army leader's children The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned violence against Myanmar protesters and called on the army to show restraint, but failed to denounce the military takeover as a coup or threaten further action due to opposition from China and Russia. World 11 Mar, 2021
Ending violence against women The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody Blogs 17 Feb, 2021
Gallery: Scores of protesters hit capital's street to demonstrate against gender based discrimination and violence In Pictures: Scores of people march on Kathmandu streets protesting discriminatory regulations and violence against women Photo Gallery 12 Feb, 2021
EDITORIAL: Wrong practice The ordinance has given the PM sweeping powers to appoint persons in the constitutional bodies without consulting others President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday issued an ordinance to make the first amendment to the Constitutional Council (CC) Act,... 17 Dec, 2020
Human Rights National Magna Meet concludes KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 13 The 12th Human Rights National Magna Meet, which kicked off on December 9 marking the International Human Rights Day, concluded here today, issuing a 45-point declaration. The declaration called for discouraging heinous crimes... Horoscopes 14 Dec, 2020
UN condemns girl�s rape, murder KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26 The UN in Nepal has strongly condemned the rape and killing of a six-year-old girl in Bardibas which was reported in the media. “We urge the relevant authorities to urgently follow due process and ensure that the... Horoscopes 27 Nov, 2020
Failure to prosecute perpetrators promoting fresh abuses, warn rights groups KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20 Authorities in Nepal are preventing police and prosecutors from pursuing conflict-era cases of human rights violations, undermining the rule of law and efforts for security sector reforms, Human Rights Watch and Advocacy Forum... Travel 21 Nov, 2020
Take criminal cases seriously, DAs, cops told KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18 The Office of the Attorney General and Nepal Police have expressed commitment to strengthen their relationship for effective crime investigation and prosecution in a bid to bring to book the guilty and deliver justice to... Horoscopes 19 Nov, 2020
