Nepal: Information on the treatment of Christians in Nepal, particularly those belonging to DEO (David Evangelistic Outreach) and Aradhana Mandali
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 July 1991 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | NPL9180 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Nepal: Information on the treatment of Christians in Nepal, particularly those belonging to DEO (David Evangelistic Outreach) and Aradhana Mandali, 1 July 1991, NPL9180, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab9118.html [accessed 17 September 2023] |
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According to a 26 June 1990 Reuters' article, international human rights organizations have long criticized Nepal for jailing people convicted of proselytizing, most of whom are Christian (Reuters 26 June 1990). On 12 June 1990, King Birendra granted amnesty to all people prosecuted for religious activities (UPI 12 June 1990). The King's decision and the traditional Hindu kingdom's securalization suggested by the drafters of the new constitution in 1990, caused concern in the Hindu society (UPI 12 June 1990; Ibid. 18 June 1990; Los Angeles Times 13 June 1990; Reuters 26 June 1990). On 9 November 1990, the King promulgated a new constitution. This Consitution retains a description of Nepal as a Hindu kingdom and forbids conversion through coercion or bribes. However, it guarantees greater freedom of expression for genuine converts to Islam and Christianity (Reuters 21 Dec. 1990). For more details, please refer to the attached articles.
Information on the DEO (David Evangelist Outreach) and Aradhana Mandali is currently unavailable to the IRBDC.
Bibliography
Reuters. 26 June 1990. Dhruba Adhikary. "Nepal's Hindus Fear Democracy Could End Their Special Status."
United Press International. 18 June 1990. "Hindus Protest Nepal's Religious Amnesty."
Los Angeles Times. 13 June 1990. "Amnesty Granted to Jailed Christians."
United Press International. 12 June 1990. Bhola Rana. "Nepal Clears Religious Prisoners."
Reuters. 21 December 1990. Dhruba Adhikary. "Christians Carol in Public for First Time in Nepal."
Attachments
Reuters. 26 June 1990. Dhruba Adhikary. "Nepal's Hindus Fear Democracy Could End Their Special Status."
United Press International. 18 June 1990. "Hindus Protest Nepal's Religious Amnesty."
Los Angeles Times. 13 June 1990. "Amnesty Granted to Jailed Christians."
United Press International. 12 June 1990. Bhola Rana. "Nepal Clears Religious Prisoners."
Reuters. 21 December 1990. Dhruba Adhikary. "Christians Carol in Public for First Time in Nepal."