Despite a poor rights record, Nepal eyes another term on Human Rights Council

Nepal government has largely failed to uphold the promises it made in 2017 in the lead up to the election for membership for the 2018-20 period in the UN body.

Nepal is seeking yet another term on the Human Rights Council for the 2021-23 period, amid rising concerns over the country’s commitment to rights issues and criticism for failing to uphold its past promises, including those which it made before its election to the UN body for the 2018-20 period.