Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- Conflict victims filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court challenging the recent appointments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP).

Filing their petition on Wednesday, the victims alleged that the government's latest selection process was marred by political power-sharing and the appointment of unqualified individuals.

A total of 334 conflict victims demanded revocation of the appointments made in both the TRC and CIEDP claiming that the selection was against the constitution as well as relevant laws.

The government in May appointed office bearers in the two transitional justice bodies amidst reservations from the victims as ...