Nepal's Supreme Court orders government to cancel promotion of Army General
Region: NepalNepal's Supreme Court on Sunday has ordered the government to cancel the promotion of Army General Toran Jung Bahadur Singh because of his credible involvement in the massacre of 49 detainees when he was in command of the ... more
Views: 1629Nepal government promotes Army General blacklisted for disappearances
Region: NepalNepal government on Thursday promoted Nepal Army Major General Toran Bahadur Singh to Lieutenant General. The Rayamajhi Probe Commission formed in 2006 had blacklisted Mr. Singh as responsible for the arbitrary detention, ... more
Views: 1272UN concerned over Nepal's peace process
Region: Nepal
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) today strongly urged Nepali political forces, including those in government, to ensure that human rights of all individuals are protected. It has called on both N... more
Views: 2017UN condemns promotion of army officer involved in crimes against humanity
Region: NepalKathmandu-based Representative of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Richard Bennett has voiced concern over Nepal government’s decision to promote Toran Jung Bahadur Singh from Ma... more
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