Nepal Constituent Assembly passes new constitution. On Wednesday, the Constituent Assembly of Nepal made history as it endorsed a new constitution in a 507-25 vote. The new constitution, which will divide the country into seven federal provinces, has faced criticism from activists who claim it does not provide adequate representation for historically marginalized groups; the document is scheduled to be promulgated on Sunday.

New Sri Lankan government moves forward with reconciliation process. In a speech delivered to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lankan government announced plans to establish a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission and to draft a new constitution to address issues of ethnic reconciliation following a protracted civil war. Sri Lanka's political reform efforts have garnered applause from the international community –particularly Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who said the "leadership has shown remarkable political unity."