Envoys raise peace process alarm
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KATHMANDU, NOV 20 -
Heads of Mission of Australia, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland and the UK welcome the progress Nepal has made towards permanent and sustainable peace saying that they were concerned at the only partial implementation of the agreements.
Issuing a statement on Saturday on the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), the envoys urged all the political parties to rededicate themselves to delivering the commitments they made to the Nepali people.
“Of particular concern is the lack of progress on the integration and rehabilitation of former Maoist combatants, and determining the structure of the Nepal Army. These remain a central element of the CPA, and one that it has never been more urgent to address as UNMIN prepares to leave on 15 January,” the statement reads.
We note that the work of the Constituent Assembly is behind schedule and that, despite recent progress, there is no agreement on the future structure and governance of Nepal. With just six months to go, time is running out to produce a first draft of the constitution that meets Nepalis' aspirations for a more prosperous, equitable, democratic Nepal, read the statement further.
“Other critical aspects of the CPA remain incomplete despite political parties' commitments to act. Human rights mechanisms, such as the Disappearance Commission, are still not in place, and impunity persists. Political parties should renounce violence and work together for a lasting peace in respect of the rule of law,” they said.
On this anniversary, we urge Nepal's political parties to focus first on the implementation of the peace agreements. We assure them and the people of Nepal of our continued readiness to support the peace process. “Without rapid progress to a peaceful and stable democracy, Nepal risks missing out on the economic and social development which its people desire,” the envoys said in the statement.
Posted on: 2010-11-20 09:15
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