Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The European Union and nine other countries have welcomed the passage of the Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2071 (Amendment) Bill passed with consensus by both houses of the federal parliament.
Issuing a joint statement on Thursday, the US, Switzerland, Australia, the UK, Norway, Japan, Finland, the EU, Germany and France said they will explore possible mechanisms for support to the Government of Nepal for the benefit of the victims. They added that the continued participation of the victims in decision-making processes will aid the effective implementation of the TRC Act.
“While we are in the early stages of the process, in order to assess possible future actions, we look forward to hearing from the Government of Nepal about specific needs to support effective delivery by the Truth & Reconciliation Commission and the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons,” they added in the statement. ” Now is the time for all stakeholders to band together in support of bringing this segment of Nepal’s history to a successful conclusion.”
President Ram Chandra Paudel authenticated the Bill on Thursday.
