Christopher Sharma

The UN and other international groups are against a proposal made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Since the end of the war (2006), no one has been investigated in connection with crimes committed during the civil war. More than 16,000 people were killed during the conflict with hundreds missing and thousands wounded and injured.

The decision was taken today in memory of the 16 victims, all Sherpa guides, buried in an avalanche. For locals, 18 April marks one of the worst accidents in the history of Everest mountaineering.

Many activities are being organised in the mountain nation to celebrate the Christian holy day. A priest at Kathmandu Cathedral hopes "that all the inhabitants of the country can share the Easter message, and that Easter will soon become a festivity for all faiths and communities". Thousands of cards and e-messages are exchanged for the occasion.

In his homily during Palm Sunday Mass, Mgr Anthony Sharma, apostolic vicar of Nepal, slammed politicians for their failures. "They have made ​​so many promises that they have not kept." Hundreds of people, including young people who are preparing for baptism on Easter Eve, attended the service. "We shall give a Bible to our Members of Parliament," said one. "We hope they will find inspiration."

Nepali authorities are spending millions on Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival, helping set up free accommodations for 10 million people. Christians, Muslims and Buddhists are united in demanding equal treatment for all. Protestant leader slams the authorities for ignoring Christian demand for "land to turn to build a cemetery," something that "is not fair," he says.

Nepal has more than 3,300 walking and climbing peaks. However, the authorities have so far opened only 310 peaks, a drag on the country's tourist potential. Now, under a new plan, privates would be able to lease peaks for up to 30 years.

A group of entrepreneurs, philanthropists and activists are getting ready to climb the Himalayan peak in support of the Water for the World Act, a US bill that would fund water and sanitation projects around the world. One of them is Steve Obbayi who wants to be the first Kenyan on the top of the world.

Birendra Sah also threatened his father-in-law. Police found a can of kerosene and matches at the crime scene. The incident occurred in southern Nepal, a mostly Hindu and Muslim area where violence against women is frequent. For Muslim activist, "We can learn from Catholics to create families based on love and respect."

After decades of social and political discrimination, thousands of people are turning to the Church and to Christians, seen as happy people who live a life committed to spreading the Gospel. Despite problems, "our real challenge is to reach as many people as possible to share with them the importance of God's grace," says priest in the capital.

In order to keep China happy, Kathmandu has authorized place the Tibetan community living in the country under surveillance. Night raids and travel restrictions during “sensitive” anniversaries. Human rights activist: “We are even forbidden to pray together”.

Nepal's new, Congress-led government warns the exiled community that "protests would not be allowed, even if they are peaceful. People will be arrested." Tibetans all over the world still consider the 1959 insurrection an important moment in their history. China's crackdown gave birth to the Tibetan Diaspora, and forced the Dalai Lama to flee to India. For human rights activist, "This is not democracy."

The Nepali government announces new fees for climbers who wish to reach the highest peak in the world. The decision redirects tourists from China, which has not reacted to the decision for now.