Nepal PM admits 'delays' in justice for Maoist war victims
Injustices need redress
More than 60,000 victims have filed complaints with the two commissions, which were only granted a two-year mandate that expires in three months -- leaving may doubtful they will ever see justice.
"The victims feel a little hopeless. We have waited so long, but the intentions of the government and the leaders are not sincere," said Suman Adhikari, who heads an organisation that supports victims in their fight for justice.
Adhikari's own father, a teacher, was killed by Maoist rebels.
Rights groups have also expressed alarm at a deal signed in May between the previous government and the Maoist parties to withdraw civil war cases from the courts and offer amnesty to people accused of abuses.
Human Rights Watch said Nepal's leaders have failed to deliver on their promise of accountability.
"The war was brutal, and Nepal's political leadership should not forget that injustices need redress," said Brad Adams, Asia director for the US-based watchdog, in a statement Friday.
"Nepali political leaders should stop sweeping war crimes and justiceissues under the rug, and instead live up to the incredibly brave promises made under the CPA (Comprehensive Peace Accord)."
Since the conflict ended, Nepal's courts have issued several arrest warrants for alleged perpetrators. But only one case has resulted in convictions: that of five former rebels jailed in 2014 for murdering a journalist.
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