Nepal: The Frontiers Of Secularism – OpEd
The country is expecting the long-awaited new constitution, and the Assembly is busily engaged in producing the final draft. Just
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Author: Dr. Gyan Basnet
Dr. Gyan Basnet, who holds a Ph.D. and an LL.M degree in International Human Rights Law at Lancaster University, U.K, is a Prominent Columnist, Lecturer & Researcher in International Human Rights Law and a Human Rights and Constitutional Law Lawyer in the Supreme Court and Subordinate Court of Nepal. Email: [email protected].
Articles by Dr. Gyan Basnet :
Nepal: Do Not Ignore Voice Of Dalits – OpEd
The excessive use of force by our police against peaceful protests staged by various Dalit lawmakers and activists demanding a
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Nepal: Righting Historic Wrongs – OpEd
Across the country people have been keen to offer feedback on the preliminary draft of our new constitution despite several
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Nepal: Institutionalizing Human Rights – OpEd
In Nepal, for the second time the constitution-making process is under way with great hopes of a new dynamic document
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Nepal: The Demise Of The Judiciary – OpEd
Five weeks ago the Judicial Council (JC) recommended eight names for positions in the Supreme Court. It had taken three years
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Nepal: The Hague Isn’t Too Far From Kathmandu – OpEd
In Nepal, a few days ago, the long awaited Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Enforced Disappearance Commission Bills were
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Nepal: History In The Making – Analysis
In Nepal, thankfully the election was conducted in a peaceful manner. Despite much uncertainty, dilemma, drama and distrust, the people
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Nepal: The Future TRC Must Be Part Of Broader National Conversation – OpEd
In Nepal, investigations of and prosecutions for grave violations of human rights committed by the security forces and Maoist rebels
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Nepal’s Failed Democracy – OpEd
Nine months after the failure of the Constituent Assembly to write a new constitution, major political parties of Nepal have
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Nepal: Hunger, Enduring Food Crisis And The Right To Food – OpEd
Poverty has in recent years been hotly debated in the international human rights arena where it is recognised to be
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