Downgrade-wary NHRC asks for help to right itself

Court delay in settling appointment row, which influenced the global body’s punishment, concerns experts.

Office bearers of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal requesting the government to support the restoration and construction of its offices, provide more budget, implement its recommendations, and help amend the NHRC Act to federate its organisation.