Tag Archives: British Embassy

Latest news….

H.E. Mr. Andrew Hall the Ambassador of the UK to Nepal has broken new ground in a speech which criticised the culture of impunity in Nepal. In the speech, which specifically mentioned Maina Sunuwar, he said:

While this obstruction [preventing those charged with human rights abuses from standing trial] continues, it will inevitably have an impact on our ability to conduct the normal relationship which we would like to enjoy.

Reports of the speech can be found at Myrepublica.com and the Kathmandu Post online

6th Anniversary Events

The 6th anniversary of the torture and murder of Maina has received widespread coverage.

Here is the UK Embassy in Nepal’s response: http://ukinnepal.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=PressR&id=21763282

The UN-OHCHR have also issued press releases in English and Nepali.

Amnesty International have also published information on this case: http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/nepal-authorities-must-provide-justice-over-torture-and-murder-15-year-old-girl-

Meenakshi Ganguly of Human Rights Watch has also published this op-ed on the Maina Sunuwar case: http://www.opendemocracy.net/meenakshi-ganguly/nepal-torture-vs-democracy