A/HRC/17/5 continued to pose grave obstacles to the enjoyment of human rights. Sweden made recommendations. 84. Viet Nam appreciated Nepal’s approach to the promotion and protection of human rights, as an assurance for peace, security and national reconciliation. Viet Nam commended Nepal on its significant achievements for poverty alleviation, free primary health-care services and basic education. It made recommendations. 85. Australia urged all parties to implement Peace Agreement commitments. It urged the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry on Disappearances and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and investigation of allegations of human rights violations. It welcomed Nepal’s commitment to end gender-based violence. It made recommendations. 86. Argentina welcomed the measures taken by the Government of Nepal to ensure the social inclusion of its people. Argentina made recommendations 87. The Plurinational State of Bolivia noted the inclusion of women, Dalits and indigenous peoples in the Legislative Assembly. It highlighted the strategy to fight poverty based on structural reform. It welcomed the establishment of the National Commissions for Human Rights, for Women, and for Dalits. It made recommendations. 88. The Holy See recognized the difficulties emanating from the decade-long armed conflict and welcomed Nepal’s process of democratization. It encouraged Nepal to fully incorporate into the new Constitution and new laws the international treaties it ratified. The Holy See made recommendations. 89. Responding to additional questions and comments, the delegation reiterated that the Truth and Reconciliation Bill and the Disappearance Bill have been submitted to the Parliament. It clearly stated that these bills do not provide amnesty in serious violations of human rights and indicated that the government remains committed to have them cleared as expeditiously as possible. 90. The security agencies, including the Nepal Army, are fully committed to respect and support the protection of human rights and international humanitarian law. The isolated and unintended incidents of human rights and humanitarian law violations, if any, are not policy-driven. The institution strictly observes a zero-tolerance policy against all kinds of human rights violations. The Nepal Army is a disciplined and professional institution. It is supportive of democratic transformation. 91. Since 2005, Nepal has put in place a vetting mechanism. A rigorous vetting process is under implementation in both army and police forces while nominating their personnel for United Nations peacekeeping operations. 92. On the issue of Tibetan refugees, Nepal stated that it does not allow its territory to be used against neighbours or any country. Anyone found in violation of the immigration laws or other laws is dealt with according to the law of the land. There are no forceful deportations. 93. Nepal referred to two major remaining tasks of the peace process. On 22 January 2011, the command and control of the Maoist combatants passed to the constitutionally mandated Special Committee, which is responsible for the supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the former combatants. This is a major step towards the conclusion of the peace process. On the oversight mechanisms, the Government has adopted effective measures. Investigating bodies and institutions established by the Nepal Army and police have also contributed immensely to counter impunity. The investigations conducted by these bodies are complementary to those of national human rights institutions, including the NHRC and the Women commission. Importantly, the judicial oversight provision has been proved to be an effective instrument in the promotion and protection of human rights. 11

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