News Archive: 2011

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July 26, 2011

Memo Submitted to Take Action against Culprits of Kapilvastu Riots

26 July 2010. In the presence of CA members, representatives of different political parties, victims and stakeholders from Kapilvastu District, Advocacy...

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July 21, 2011

Police Denies Registering FIR

20 July 2011. The District Police Office (DPO) and the District Administration Office (DAO) of Dhading have today flatly denied registering...

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July 15, 2011

SC Orders to Continue Investigation on AIG Rana’s Case

12 July 2011. In its verdict passed today, the Supreme Court (SC) has today issued an order to continue investigation on...

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July 10, 2011

Court Awards Torture Compensation to HRD

10 July 2011. The District Court of Dhanusha has today issued an order to award torture survivor Raj Kumar Mahaseth a...

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July 6, 2011

SC Issues Interim Order against AIG Rana

5 July 2011. Responding to a writ petition filed seeking immediate retracting of the government’s decision to promote Kuber Singh Rana...

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July 5, 2011

AF Raises Concern to AG over Lackluster Investigation in Reena Murder Case

5 July 2011. By sending a letter to Attorney General Yuvraj Sangraula today, Advocacy Forum (AF) has raised concerns about the...

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July 5, 2011

AF and REDRESS urge PM to implement HRC Decision in Giri’s Case

5 July 2011. In a joint letter sent to Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal today, Advocacy Forum and Redress Trust (REDRESS)...

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July 1, 2011

No Legal obstacle to Put Maoist CA Member behind the Bar: SC

26 June 2011. Responding to a writ petition filed on 14 June 2011, the Apex Court has reiterated that there is...

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June 25, 2011

Women Torture in Detention Continues: AF Report

25 June 2011. A report released by Advocacy Forum on the eve of the UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims...

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June 23, 2011

SC Desists Issuing Interim Order in Minister Sapkota’s Case

21 June 2011. Responding to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a group of human rights defenders seeking immediate suspension...

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June 21, 2011

Review of the UPR recommendations-3 Transitional justice and impunity

21 June 2011. A Joint Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission and Advocacy Forum. During the interactive dialogue of...

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June 16, 2011

Court Awards Compensation to Torture Survivor

15 June 2011. In its verdict regarding a torture case, the District Court of Dhanusha has today directed the authorities concerned...