Leela Gadtal

Leela Gadtal is a former Chief Secretary of Nepal who was recently appointed to lead the Commission on Disappeared Persons as part of the transitional justice process. Her appointment has faced significant criticism from conflict-affected communities and organizations, who argue that the selection process was opaque and dismissive of the victims' voices. These groups contend that the government’s approach violates the principles of transitional justice and undermines the contributions of conflict victims, calling for a more inclusive and transparent appointment process.