ABSTRACT
The aftermath of the decade-long civil war in Nepal has led to the emergence of thousands of victims who suffered at the hands of either the Maoist rebels or the state. In this post-war era, victims have been active in campaigning for their rights and face severe difficulties in doing so. State institutions have been rendered ineffective by the government in order to secure impunity. NGOs and other organisations have focused on advocacy relating to persecution of wartime criminals, whilst ignoring the pleas for socio-economic justice by the victims. This chapter outlines the difficulties faced by victims in securing their rights in post-conflict Nepal exploring the politicisation of victimhood and the limits of civil society.
