21 November
2013
European
Union Election Observation Mission – Nepal 2013
Trade
Tower, Ground floor, Thapathali, Ward No 11
Kathmandu –
Nepal
Re: Urgent Communication concerning legal
framework for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly Elections 2013 and its
implementation
Dear Sir or
Madam:
This urgent
communication is respectfully submitted for consideration of the European Union
Election Observation Mission – Nepal 2013, under the mandate and objectives of
the Mission, concerning the legal framework for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly
Elections 2013 and its implementation in relation to representation of
indigenous peoples in the Elections and forthcoming Constituent Assembly.
We hope
that the information that follows will demonstrate failure of the Government of
Nepal to adhere to its national and international legal obligations to ensure
effective representation and participation of indigenous peoples and other
marginalized groups in the Elections and following constitution-drafting
process through the Constituent Assembly.
