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Reconciliation and reintegrationand husbands are suffering from social stigmatisation, as largerportion of Nepalese society is still patriarchal, feudal, traditionaland superstitious. Providing justice to these especial groups ofpeople reparation and psychological rehabilitation is cruciallyimportant to promote R&R.d. Depression: From the interaction with local people, it is knownthat conflict victims were severely suffered from psychologicaltroubles, insomnia and nightmares. It was said that some of thepeople, particularly women directly victimised during the time ofthe armed conflict are suffering from series of mental difficultiessuch as pessimism, lack of interest, tiredness, loss of interestin life and consequently depression at large. If trauma andresulting depression are not properly taken as an issue duringthe reintegration process. When ex-combatants/soldiers lackself-confidence and support, they could feel isolated. This canmark the beginning of a tendency to take law into own hand. Theconsequence may be a reversal of reconciliation/reintegrationand nullification of the prospects of a harmonious society. Oneof the major challenges to be tackled for facilitating R&R isaddressing a widely prevalent problem that requires technicalskills, constant efforts and material and non-material resources.e. Ruining of social capital: The ten years of armed conflict hasseverely damaged social organisation and relation patternsof Nepalese people. Indeed, it existed long time to maintainharmony and reconciliation such as social gatherings, collectiveworks, cultural activities, public religious ceremonies andplatforms, local social networks etc. Reviving some of thesecapitals is crucial to make the R&R successful (see Box 13.1 foradditional details).Box 13.1 Erosion of social capitalAn appreciable regular practice of concerted social actions by communitymembers such as regular cleaning of trails, maintaining irrigation canals anddrinking water sources, rotational grazing, financial and physical help to theneeded ones in the community in the time of natural calamities or socialproblems were some of the instances of social capital existed in Pawoti VDCof Dolakha District. However, after the escalation of conflict, these concertedsocial actions are disturbed, members of society are divided and spirit ofcollective action is almost absent.f. Resultant uncertainties: Local people are confused, frustrated andeven angry with the worsening security and political situation.268