With PM away, transitional justice bill loses momentum

Efforts to finalise the amendment bill have stalled as it could not be passed before Dahal’s trip to New York.

Until a few weeks back, the government and the ruling parties appeared to show a sense of urgency towards finalising the amendment bill on the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act. While the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives was in intense discussion, a series of talks were held among the top leaders of the major parties.