Nepal  

Nepal has undergone immense change over the past year, as King Gyanendra was eventually pressured into reinstating parliament and restoring democracy to the country. Nepal was also declared a secular state in May 2006, and a peace agreement between the 7-party-alliance and the CPN (Maoist) rebels was signed at the end of November 2006.

Press releases

Deep uncertainty in Nepal as constitutional deadline passes without agreement 28/05/2012
Nepal: no agreement on full constitution expected before end of month deadline 02/05/2012
CSW concerned by arrest of lawyers protesting against constitution delays 28/02/2012
Nepal: CSW concerned latest Hindu extremist violence indicates rising threat 05/12/2011
Nepal: CSW welcomes potentially crucial step forward in peace process, urges focus on protecting rights in constitution 03/11/2011
Nepal: CSW welcomes renewed focus on finalising consitution urges protection for religious freedom 31/08/2011
Nepal: New CSW briefing highlights risks posed by anti-conversion proposals in new constitution and penal code 23/08/2011
CSW urges Nepal not to pass proposals restricting religious freedom 17/06/2011
Nepal: No agreement on new constitution as peace process deadline approaches 24/05/2011
CSW urges new Prime Minister of Nepal to finalise new constitution and guarantee freedom of religion 07/02/2011
CSW deeply concerned over escalating crisis in Nepal 30/04/2010
New Nepali Constitution should not enshrine anti-conversion proposals, warns CSW 04/03/2010
CSW briefing urges that rising threats of extremist Hindu violence in Nepal "must be tackled" 16/10/2009
Nepal: CSW commends election success and calls for the development of a new democratic Nepal 17/04/2008
Nepal: CSW appeals for unhindered elections 11/04/2008
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Reports

NEPAL: Protecting religious freedom for a new Nepal 01/12/2011
Nepal - Emerging threat of Hindu extremism 01/10/2009
Nepal - Towards Peace, Democracy and Religious Freedom 01/03/2009
CSW’s support for the work of the National Council of Churches in Nepal 01/04/2007

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is a human rights organisation which specialises in religious freedom, works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs and promotes religious liberty for all.

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