Nepal: Victims and witnesses of alleged human rights abuses under threat

The organisation is closely monitoring the situation of the individuals , including family members of the victims, named in the report, 'Nepal: a deepening human rights crisis' published on 19 December.

'The Nepalese authorities should assume full responsibility to ensure the protection and safety of victims and witnesses in all cases of alleged human rights violations,' Amnesty International said.

Further information about the report is available online.