ICJ mission on four-day visit to Nepal

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today began a four-day high-level mission to Nepal to assess the continuing human rights crisis in the country.

A press statement issued by the ICJ said that the mission will focus on respect for the rule of law, especially the role of the judiciary in defending human rights, respect for decisions of the judiciary and restrictions on human rights defenders, particularly human rights lawyers.

The mission led by ICJ Secretary-General, Nicholas Howen will meet with senior government officials, the National Human Rights Commission, the Chief Justice and other members of the judiciary, senior members of the legal profession and human rights defenders. nepalnews.com pb Sep 28 05

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