Kathmandu, Aug 29: The western 10 countries including USA, EU have welcomed the TRC Bill passed by the federal parliament of Nepal.
In a joint Statement on Transitional Justice in Nepal, today, it has said, “The undersigned welcome the Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2071 (Amendment) Bill passed with consensus by both houses of the Federal Parliament of Nepal.”
As the Government outlines a path forward, the undersigned will explore possible mechanisms for support to the Government of Nepal for the benefit of the victims. The continued participation of the victims in decision making processes will aid the effective implementation of the TRC Act, the statement reads.
While we are in the early stages of the process, in order to assess possible future actions, the undersigned look forward to hearing from the Government of Nepal about specific needs to support effective delivery by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons.
”Now is the time for all stakeholders to band together in support of bringing this segment of Nepal’s history to a successful conclusion,” it reads.
The countries that welcomed the passing of bill include:
1. U.S.
2. Switzerland
3. Australia
4. UK
5. Norway
6. Japan
7. Finland
8. EU
9. Germany
10. France
