since impunity for perpetrators of human rights violations is quasitotal, it seems that this type of vetting does not reach many alleged perpetrators. Non-governmental sources: The NA has not progressed in identifying or punishing those responsible for systematic and serious human rights violations during the conflict. The list of army personnel excluded from peacekeeping missions on the grounds of having violated human rights was virtually the same list included in a November 2007 document provided by the Army to OHCHR. (s) The Special Rapporteur calls on the Maoists to end torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to stop the practice of involuntary recruitment, in particular of women and children. The instances of extortion, kidnapping and intimidation by the Maoists have declined significantly after the signing of the peace agreement. Non-governmental sources: Although the number of abductions, assault, ill-treatment and other abuses by CPN-M dropped significantly immediately after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and further reduced after April 2008, reports of such abuses by the Young Communist League (YCL) have continued. 129 Non-governmental sources: Women are continued to be tortured, illtreated and sexually harassed by the police. For example, during investigations, women report being Nepal Army as well as police officials against whom there are credible allegations of human rights violations continue to be nominated for UN posts or for participation in DPKO operations. Non-governmental sources: The number of abductions, assaults, illtreatment and other abuses by the CPN-M dropped significantly immediately after the signing of CPA and after elections. However, abusive activities continue to be reported particularly intimidation, and interference in decision making processes at the local level. There has been no accountability for past acts of violence, including torture, by Maoist cadres during the conflict. The CPNM has failed to cooperate with ongoing police investigations into incidents of torture and killings. Non-governmental sources: Mistreatment of women in police custody continues to be an issue of concern. A/HRC/13/39/Add.6 Torture and ill-treatment against women The Special Rapporteur also received shocking evidence of torture carried out by the Maoists. Nepal Army has been unwilling to make public the information relating to internal vetting processes.

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