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Freed Kamaiyas Struggle to Utilize Allocated Land

Freed Kamaiyas have faced difficulties in fully utilizing the land they received. Since 2000, freed Kamaiyas in Banke have been unable to make full use of their allocated land. After seeking support from INSEC and the PIL Group, INSEC initiated a meeting, leading to various decisions. The meeting chaired by Senior Advocate Sunil Kumar Shrestha, the coordinator of the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Group in Nepalgunj, decided to move forward with the judicial process by the end of March 2025 following the freed Kamaiyas in Banke appealed to the PIL Group for legal assistance. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Advocate Basanta Gautam stated that the Group has decided to discuss the issues faced by the freed Kamaiyas by March 29. Regarding the property rights of the freed Kamaiyas, once the public interest case is filed, a press conference will be held on the first hearing day to highlight and advocate for the issue in the presence of the freed Kamaiyas.

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The meeting decided to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to expedite the formation process of the Transitional Justice Mechanism, including the Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons which are integral parts of the peace process. It also emphasized ensuring justice for the victims and bringing the transitional justice process to a conclusion, as shared by INSEC Lumbini Province Coordinator, Bhola Mahat.

 

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