President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday officially approved the Bill to amend the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (TRC Bill).
The Office of the President announced the decision. The President’s approval was given by Article 113 (2) of the Constitution, following the Bill’s recent endorsement by both Houses of Parliament.
Meanwhile, nine countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, have expressed their support for the certification of Nepal’s transitional justice bill. In a joint statement released on Sunday, these countries welcomed the unanimous passage of the bill by both houses of Nepal’s federal parliament.
The United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, and the European Union commended the bill and indicated their willingness to explore possible mechanisms to assist the Government of Nepal for the benefit of the victims.
The joint statement emphasized that “the continued participation of victims in decision-making processes will support the effective implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Act.”
Additionally, the nine countries and the European Union expressed their anticipation of hearing from the Government of Nepal about the requirements for the effective functioning of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission on the Investigation of Disappeared Persons.
“It is time for all stakeholders to work together to bring this chapter of Nepal’s history to a successful conclusion,” the joint statement concluded.
