“Constitute a national unity government composed of all major political parties to enable constitution drafting efforts, implementation of the peace process, and basic governance to move forward, recognizing that ultimately this is in the direct interest of all parties,” the Carter Center suggests in its report on Nepal released in Atlanta, USA, and made available to media on Tuesday.
The Carter Center also states that the future of the process appears in question. “Reminiscent of the 1990s, political leaders in Kathmandu appear focused on zero-sum power politics at the expense of the constitution drafting, peace process, and provision of basic government services.”
“The current political stalemate in Kathmandu is leading to a worrying move away from the common agenda set out in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and subsequent political agreements.”
The statement also points out the need for renewal of past commitments to further the constitution drafting and peace process. “The government, political parties, civil society, and the international community should recognize that there is no better way forward than swift compromises by all parties that will allow Nepal´s transition to sustainable peace and inclusive democracy to regain forward momentum,” the report states.
The Carter Center has also expressed concern over the stalled process of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants and the democratization of the Nepal Army.
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