Milestone TRC Bill

Eighteen years after the signing of Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) that ended the 1996-2006 Maoist-led conflict and cleared the deck for lasting peace in Nepal, the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday passed the Investigation, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Third) Amendment Bill, 2024, also known as the Transitional Justice Bill, with the majority. What set the stage for its passage was the agreement forged between three major political parties – NC, CPN-UML and CPN - Maoist Centre – less than a week ago.