Amnesty International has stated that the human rights situation in Nepal has further deteriorated. Releasing its report on the state of human rights, Amnesty International said that the global achievements in equality, justice, and dignity—earned over more than 80 years—are now under threat. It added that this impact has been felt in Nepal as well.
“The government suppressed criticism by enforcing restrictions on protests, using unlawful force, and forcibly dispersing and detaining demonstrators,” the report reads. “Journalists, activists, and online critics faced intensified restrictions on freedom of expression. Between January and December, the Freedom Forum organization recorded 57 incidents of threats, arrests, and mistreatment by local authorities and members of political parties, including gender-based violence towards female journalists.”
The report has highlighted an increase in cases of domestic violence in Nepal. “Between July 2023 and June 2024, police recorded over 16,000 domestic violence cases. Many incidents remained under-reported due to stigma and systemic barriers,” it explains.
The report also underscored the sorry status of migrant workers’ rights, stating that they are “paying illegal recruitment fees and working without proper labour protection.”
Commenting on the status of Nepalis’ right to a healthy environment, the report links the death of 300 people in and around Kathmandu due to flash floods in the 2024 monsoon with urbanization and climate change.
To read the full report: https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/asia-and-the-pacific/south-asia/nepal/report-nepal/
