KATHMANDU: A report detailing the understanding reached by the task force on finalizing transitional justice in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) was presented to Nepal’s top political leaders today. The CPA, originally signed between the Government of Nepal and the then-rebelling CPN (Maoist), has now seen significant progress towards resolving transitional justice issues.

The task force delivered its findings to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at a ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The report was presented by task force members, including Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, UML Chief Whip Mahesh Kumar Bartaula, and Maoist Centre leader Janardan Sharma.

The task force’s agreement, reached on August 1, addresses critical issues such as the interpretation of conflict-era incidents and provisions for relief, compensation, and justice for victims. The agreement categorizes intentional or arbitrary killings as murder and provides for relief and compensation for families of security personnel who died during the conflict. It also includes provisions for combatants deemed disqualified and establishes that cases not consented to by victims' families will be recommended to the Attorney General.

This accord, a significant advancement in the peace process after 17 years, aims to unify the country by ensuring justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators, aligning with both national and international transitional justice standards. The agreement represents a major step forward in resolving the longstanding backlog in the peace process and preventing future conflicts.