Kathmandu, June 10: The United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged the Nepali and Bhutanese governments to make arrangements for the repatriation of Bhutanese refugees. The UNHCR headquarters has also emphasized on voluntary repatriation and third country resettlement. “We’re looking for lasting solutions for the millions of refugees through voluntary repatriation, local integration … Read more
Honorable Prime Minister,Refugees languishing in eastern region of Nepal since 15 years with a hope of returning home are facing new problems day-by-day. On behalf of Nepali Civil Society, we would like to draw your attention in the following matters. 1. Establish a permanent commission for refugeesIt would be better if Nepal government could form … Read more
The harsh conditions endured by the Lhotshampa minority in Bhutan are a stain on the Himalayan kingdom's harmonious image. They may also become a threat to regional security. The broad leaves of banana trees obscure hundreds of rows of bamboo huts set out in compact grids that reach the fringes of the forest. The intersecting … Read more
KATHMANDU, June 7: Various Nepalese human rights defenders and members of the civil society movement on Tuesday urged the Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to hold discussions with the Indian government to resolve the decade-and-half-old issue of exiled Bhutanese. Handing over a memorandum to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala before his departure to India for … Read more
Kathmandu, June 5: At a time exiled Bhutanese are on with their indefinite sit-in protest in front of United Nation office in Kathmandu, the Nepalese parliamentarians at the Sunday session of reinstated House of Representatives (HoR) suggested that Nepal should talk on their issue with India. Taking time to convey wishes to Prime Minister Girija … Read more
Kakarvitta, June 3: Exiled Bhutanese organised a massive rally and sit in protest at the eastern border of Nepal on June 2 calling on India to help them go home. The programme organised jointly by Human Rights Organisation of Bhutan (HUROB) and Bhutan Gorkha National Liberation Front (BGNLF), saw the largest mass on Friday since … Read more
Kathmandu, June 3: The United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged the government of Nepal and Bhutan for speedy arrangement for repatriation of the exiled Bhutanese to Bhutan also allowing for third country settlement for those who are willing. In a press release issued on Saturday by its Kathmandu office, the refugee agency … Read more
Thimphu, June 2: The government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has appointed Mr. A. K. M Atiqur Rahman as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Bhutan. Mr. Rahman was the Director General of the foreign ministry in Bangladesh before he was appointed as the Ambassador to Bhutan. Bhutan News Service
Kathmandu, June 2: More then three dozen exile Bhutanese have begun an indefinite sit-in protest in front of the United Nation (UN) office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur seeking attention of UN and international community towards the refugee crisis from June 2. The protest led by Bhutanese Refugee Repatriation Representative Committee (BRRRC) demanded UN's intervention to find … Read more