TRC faces backlash over public call for sexual violence complaints

Survivors of sexual violence during Nepal's armed conflict and their advocates have criticized the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for publicly calling on victims to file complaints. Newly appointed TRC officials made this call shortly after assuming office, urging victims -including survivors of sexual violence- to submit complaints if they had not done so previously.

By Bhasha Sharma

KATHMANDU, May 26: Survivors of sexual violence during Nepal's armed conflict and their advocates have criticized the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for publicly calling on victims to file complaints. Newly appointed TRC officials made this call shortly after assuming office, urging victims -including survivors of sexual violence- to submit complaints if they had not done so previously.

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