The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has expressed serious concern over the ongoing internal disputes within the Nepal Red Cross Society, saying that the problems within the organization are deepening.

The International Federation's Compliance and Mediation Committee (CMC) has warned the Nepal Red Cross Society's board of directors that if no progress is made in resolving the dispute, it may have to recommend international sanctions.

The CMC's report states that serious attention was drawn to the ongoing dispute in the society and the behavior of some individuals who are prolonging it at the 53rd meeting of the Federation held on October 8-9. The committee said that this behavior is weakening the credibility of the organization.

It has clarified that the chairman of the society's ad hoc committee, Sudarshan Prasad Nepal, and general secretary Bhupati Lal Shrestha are not recognized as the leadership of the national society and urged them to refrain from further complicating the sensitive situation of the Nepal Red Cross Society.

The committee has warned that if no concrete progress is made in resolving the dispute within the next few weeks, it will be forced to recommend sanctions for action. The warning indicates that the society's international recognition and support may be seriously affected. The committee has urged all members, volunteers and employees to support the legitimate decisions of the board of directors and help restore the unity of the organization.

The Nepal Red Cross Society has been under the surveillance of international bodies for a long time due to leadership disputes, financial irregularities and political interference. The delay in resolving the disputes has weakened the organization's efficiency in the field of humanitarian services. This has also negatively affected the country's international image.

Kantipur has also received a letter signed by the society's spokesperson, Christina Kumpula. The letter has confirmed that the internal instability of the Nepal Red Cross has now become a matter of international concern.

In 2080 Magh, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) had stated that they would not cooperate further due to the growing conflict within the Nepal Red Cross Society. In the backdrop of the growing dispute over the authority of the Nepal Red Cross's executive committee, the IFRC sent an email stating its position. Internal disputes and conflicts began in the Red Cross from Chaitra 2075. After the term of the then executive committee led by Sanjeev Thapa expired, it was extended twice by 15 months, including the mandate to hold elections for the central executive committee. The internal disputes and extreme politicization that began after that have not yet been resolved.