Spain and Italy have joined eight other countries that have suspended adoptions from Nepal, saying the country’s adoption system is neither transparent nor accountable.

“Nepal’s adoption system has been questioned by western countries following publication of a report by The Hague Conference on Private International Law, an intergovernmental organization, in February this year. The report based on an investigation by a group of lawyers accused Nepal’s adoption system of widespread abuse. It also called for suspension of adoptions from Nepal until the system is reformed.” [Source: Republic]

The United States hasn’t suspended adoptions from Nepal, but it has issued an alert to those considering adopting a child from the country, encouraging them to take extra steps to ensure the accuracy of adoption files.

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Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton