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January - 9 
In a separate development, media commentators and prominent public persons in Nepal, on January 9, have urged journalists to report on the Maoist insurgency with greater care and analysis. Reportage on the insurgency should not be provocative. On the other hand it should foster peace between the ins
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In a separate development, media commentators and prominent public persons in Nepal, on January 9, have urged journalists to report on the Maoist insurgency with greater care and analysis. Reportage on the insurgency should not be provocative. On the other hand it should foster peace between the insurgents and the government, they said.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, Kathmandu Post, on January 16, cited several officials as saying, during a 'National Symposium on Maoist Movement in Nepal' that the establishment of Armed Police Force (AFP) would not be very successful in tackling the Maoist insurgency that began five years ago. Govinda Kushum Thapa, Jo
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Meanwhile, Kathmandu Post, on January 16, cited several officials as saying, during a 'National Symposium on Maoist Movement in Nepal' that the establishment of Armed Police Force (AFP) would not be very successful in tackling the Maoist insurgency that began five years ago. Govinda Kushum Thapa, Joint-Secretary, Ministry of Industry and Commerce is reported as saying that "Neither the army mobilization nor the formation of APF will help solve the Maoist problem," and "The problem should be resolved through bilateral dialogue, which is the only solution". Also cited in the report is a Superintendent of Police, Chunda Bahadur Shrestha, who maintained that the use of force would solve only 10-20 per cent of the problem. The Police official identified the reasons for the escalation in insurgency as "… failed governance and police machinery…" A social scientist, Anand Aditya is quoted as estimating that 469 people were killed in insurgency related incidents in 1999 as compared to the 409 killed in 1998.
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January - 31 
According to press reports on January 31 from Bakne, police in Nepal are on a high alert in insurgency-hit areas as the Maoist insurgency enters into its sixth year. Amar Singh Shah, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) at the Mid-Western Regional Police Office said on January 31,"Maoists seem t
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According to press reports on January 31 from Bakne, police in Nepal are on a high alert in insurgency-hit areas as the Maoist insurgency enters into its sixth year. Amar Singh Shah, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) at the Mid-Western Regional Police Office said on January 31,"Maoists seem to be prepared for their sixth anniversary in some districts. The government and our organisation are well-prepared for defending against any attacks."
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February - 1 
Madhav Kumar Nepal, Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) alleged, "Vested interests in the government and the ruling party do not want to resolve the problem, which has become a means to earn huge amount of money." He accused the gover
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Madhav Kumar Nepal, Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) alleged, "Vested interests in the government and the ruling party do not want to resolve the problem, which has become a means to earn huge amount of money." He accused the government of using sheer force to settle the problem and not treating it as a political problem.
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February - 1 
Narhari Acharya, spokesperson of the ruling Nepali Congress party said on February 1 that through its "internal channels" the government has been holding secret talks with the underground Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) and some progress has been made in this direction. He also said, the absence o
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Narhari Acharya, spokesperson of the ruling Nepali Congress party said on February 1 that through its "internal channels" the government has been holding secret talks with the underground Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) and some progress has been made in this direction. He also said, the absence of a consensus within Nepal on this matter had hampered the progress of the talks. But he added, "Both the NC and the government are open for talks with the rebels." At the same time he cautioned, "If the Maoists can kill and maim people, the government has no option but to reply in kind."
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February - 26 
The Maoist insurgents, in a statement released in Kathmandu, on February 26, called for an interim government and a ‘people’s constitution’ to resolve the present "grave political crisis". The statement also added that a meeting of political parties, organisations and representatives of the people s
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The Maoist insurgents, in a statement released in Kathmandu, on February 26, called for an interim government and a ‘people’s constitution’ to resolve the present "grave political crisis". The statement also added that a meeting of political parties, organisations and representatives of the people should elect the interim government.
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March - 5 
In a separate development, the Leader of the Opposition in Nepal’s Parliament, Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) said at a party gathering in Dang district the "Prachanda Path" was an ideological deviation. He added, " [the] Prachanda path has proved the p
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In a separate development, the Leader of the Opposition in Nepal’s Parliament, Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) said at a party gathering in Dang district the "Prachanda Path" was an ideological deviation. He added, " [the] Prachanda path has proved the petty bourgeoisie thinking of the Maoists", and has "exposed the personality cult of the Maoists.
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March - 6 
Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel had already invited the Maoists to attend peace talks. He said on March 6, the government had acceded to the Maoists’ demand and made public the names of all those in custody in jails or in police stations. He said 20 insurgents were in police custody while 2
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Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel had already invited the Maoists to attend peace talks. He said on March 6, the government had acceded to the Maoists’ demand and made public the names of all those in custody in jails or in police stations. He said 20 insurgents were in police custody while 285 were in different jails awaiting trial for insurgency-related offences. He had also demanded the insurgents to furnish details of persons they had abducted. The whereabouts of 131 persons are yet not known, he said, and added that the insurgents had abducted a total of 412 persons, killed 26 of them and set free 281 persons.
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March - 7 
Deputy Prime Minister Poudel, meanwhile, said in Kathmandu, on March 7, that he was not aware of the details of a missing insurgent leader, Dandapani Neupane, who the Maoists fear might have been already killed by the security forces.
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Deputy Prime Minister Poudel, meanwhile, said in Kathmandu, on March 7, that he was not aware of the details of a missing insurgent leader, Dandapani Neupane, who the Maoists fear might have been already killed by the security forces.
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March - 8 
The Chairman of the Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ said in a press release, and reported in the media on March 8, that the government was taking recourse to diversionary tactics such as speaking out talks with the insurgents since it was in a difficult position in Parliament. Prachanda said
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The Chairman of the Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ said in a press release, and reported in the media on March 8, that the government was taking recourse to diversionary tactics such as speaking out talks with the insurgents since it was in a difficult position in Parliament. Prachanda said it was for the government to "create [the] atmosphere for talks honestly and without any conspiracy". He had also criticised the government for not giving setting free two specific insurgent leaders now allegedly under detention. The creation of the Armed Police Force, Prachanda further alleged, was a testimony to the government’s lack of sincerity in holding talks with the insurgents.
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March - 8 
The Chairman of the Maoist insurgents, Comrade Prachanda said the government had made known the details of only three of out the 74 missing persons and had asked the government to "create an atmosphere free of conspiracy". Prachanda said he was ready for talks but made no firm commitment.
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The Chairman of the Maoist insurgents, Comrade Prachanda said the government had made known the details of only three of out the 74 missing persons and had asked the government to "create an atmosphere free of conspiracy". Prachanda said he was ready for talks but made no firm commitment.
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March - 29 
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson of Japan, on March 29, welcomed the commencement of the Citizenship verification claims of persons of Nepalese origin, purportedly Bhutanese allegedly thrown out by the Royal Government of Bhutan. These people have been staying in refugee camps in Nepal since their al
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A Foreign Ministry spokesperson of Japan, on March 29, welcomed the commencement of the Citizenship verification claims of persons of Nepalese origin, purportedly Bhutanese allegedly thrown out by the Royal Government of Bhutan. These people have been staying in refugee camps in Nepal since their alleged eviction. The process commenced on Monday, March 26, 2001. Japan has extended assistance to the refugees through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), hoping for an early settlement of the refugee problem.
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April - 8 
On the political front, the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Ram Chandra Poudel, on April 8, said that the Maoist insurgents who have called for a dialogue with the government were not actually interested in a dialogue. In an interview to The Kathmandu Post, Poudel, who also heads the Home Ministry, s
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On the political front, the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Ram Chandra Poudel, on April 8, said that the Maoist insurgents who have called for a dialogue with the government were not actually interested in a dialogue. In an interview to The Kathmandu Post, Poudel, who also heads the Home Ministry, said, "Their position of talking with all is in fact not talking with anyone at all. The statement comes a day after top Maoist leader "Comrade Prachanda" issued a statement urging all political parties to put pressure on the government for talks. His statement was issued after the latest attack in Dailekh district on April 6-7 in which 45 persons including 29 police personnel were killed.
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April - 10 
A statement released by a Kathmandu spokesperson of Maoist insurgents on April 10 said that six of activists were killed during the rebel attack on a police post at Naumale in Dailekh district on April 6-7. News reports on April 8 had said that 15 rebels were killed in the attack in which 29 police
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A statement released by a Kathmandu spokesperson of Maoist insurgents on April 10 said that six of activists were killed during the rebel attack on a police post at Naumale in Dailekh district on April 6-7. News reports on April 8 had said that 15 rebels were killed in the attack in which 29 police men and a civilian too were killed. The press statement also claimed that "it was the highest level of action since the party adopted the ‘Prachanda Path’ in its second national convention.
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April - 10 
Meanwhile, the Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala addressing press personnel, on April 10, in Kathmandu, voiced concern about a lack of involvement of the Nepalese army in counter-insurgency operations. According to him, "I am sorry to say that the same Nepali army is going to other count
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Meanwhile, the Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala addressing press personnel, on April 10, in Kathmandu, voiced concern about a lack of involvement of the Nepalese army in counter-insurgency operations. According to him, "I am sorry to say that the same Nepali army is going to other countries (on UN peacekeeping missions), but they are not involving themselves here. Technically, the army should go and involve themselves (in the Maoist-affected districts)." According to news reports this is the first time that Premier has spoken publicly about the army’s role and its refusal to be deployed in Maoist-affected districts despite the urgings of the elected government. According to analysts the Premier has been trying to convince the Nepalese King Birendra to allow the use of the army in several rural western districts where the Maoists have increased their attacks in recent days. According to the Constitution of Nepal, deployment of the army would require an endorsement from the King as per the recommendation of the National Security Council (NSC) comprising the Defence Minister, Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff.
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April - 10 
Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala addressing press personnel, on April 10, in Kathmandu, voiced concern about a lack of involvement of the Nepalese army in counter-insurgency operations. According to him, "I am sorry to say that the same Nepali army is going to other countries (on UN pea
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Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala addressing press personnel, on April 10, in Kathmandu, voiced concern about a lack of involvement of the Nepalese army in counter-insurgency operations. According to him, "I am sorry to say that the same Nepali army is going to other countries (on UN peacekeeping missions), but they are not involving themselves here. Technically, the army should go and involve themselves (in the Maoist-affected districts)." According to news reports this is the first time that Premier has spoken publicly about the army’s role and its refusal to be deployed in Maoist-affected districts despite the urgings of the elected government. According to analysts the Premier has been trying to convince the Nepalese King Birendra to allow the use of the army in several rural western districts where the Maoists have increased their attacks in recent days. According to the Constitution of Nepal, deployment of the army would require an endorsement from the King as per the recommendation of the National Security Council (NSC) comprising the Defence Minister, Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff.
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April - 11 
Separately, the Nepalese Premier addressing press personnel in Kathmandu on April 11 said that "there is a situation of emergency in the country and it is imperative that a solution be sought quickly". Citing the recent spate of killing by the Maoists, with a death toll of approximately 80 persons w
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Separately, the Nepalese Premier addressing press personnel in Kathmandu on April 11 said that "there is a situation of emergency in the country and it is imperative that a solution be sought quickly". Citing the recent spate of killing by the Maoists, with a death toll of approximately 80 persons within a week, he said that there is a grave problem of security in the country and there is a need to prove that multi-party democracy can safeguard national security.
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April - 12 
The All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union (Revolutionary), affiliated to the Maoist insurgents, in a press release, on April 12, threatened to indefinitely close down schools from May 14 if their demands on the abolition of tuition fees and compulsory teaching of Sanskrit were not met.
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The All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union (Revolutionary), affiliated to the Maoist insurgents, in a press release, on April 12, threatened to indefinitely close down schools from May 14 if their demands on the abolition of tuition fees and compulsory teaching of Sanskrit were not met.
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April - 13 
Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India linked the Pakistani diplomat with the December 1999 hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814. On April 13, MHA sources stated that Cheema, the first secretary at the embassy in Kathmandu, was one of the two Pakistani officials who had met the
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Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India linked the Pakistani diplomat with the December 1999 hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814. On April 13, MHA sources stated that Cheema, the first secretary at the embassy in Kathmandu, was one of the two Pakistani officials who had met the hijackers at Tribhuvan airport shortly before IC 814 took off for Delhi on December 24, 1999. His arrest corroborated the Indian claim that Nepal in general, and Kathmandu in particular, is being used by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives for anti-India activities. Earlier, in October 1998, Yakeer Singh, a Punjab terrorist, who was arrested in Kathmandu with 20 kg of RDX, told the police that Cheema had handed him the packet. In January 2000, Nepal had expelled a junior official from the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu for exchanging fake 500 Indian rupee notes worth 50,000 rupees. Meanwhile, according to Nepal Home Ministry sources in Kathmandu, the arrested diplomat denied that the explosives belonged to him and accused India of having framed him.
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April - 13 
Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India linked the Pakistani diplomat with the December 1999 hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814. On April 13, MHA sources stated that Cheema, the first secretary at the embassy in Kathmandu, was one of the two Pakistani officials who had met the
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Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India linked the Pakistani diplomat with the December 1999 hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight IC 814. On April 13, MHA sources stated that Cheema, the first secretary at the embassy in Kathmandu, was one of the two Pakistani officials who had met the hijackers at Tribhuvan airport shortly before IC 814 took off for Delhi on December 24, 1999. His arrest corroborated the Indian claim that Nepal in general, and Kathmandu in particular, is being used by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives for anti-India activities. Earlier, in October 1998, Yakeer Singh, a Punjab terrorist, who was arrested in Kathmandu with 20 kg of RDX, told the police that Cheema had handed him the packet. In January 2000, Nepal had expelled a junior official from the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu for exchanging fake 500 Indian rupee notes worth 50,000 rupees. Meanwhile, according to Nepal Home Ministry sources in Kathmandu, the arrested diplomat denied that the explosives belonged to him and accused India of having framed him. India: Two ULFA office bearers to surrender in Guwahati
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April - 13 
The Nepalese government on April 13 expelled the senior Pakistani diplomat Mohammad Arshad Cheema who was arrested in connection with the seizure of explosives from a house in Kathmandu on April 12. According to a Nepalese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Since it is incompatible with his diplomatic d
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The Nepalese government on April 13 expelled the senior Pakistani diplomat Mohammad Arshad Cheema who was arrested in connection with the seizure of explosives from a house in Kathmandu on April 12. According to a Nepalese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Since it is incompatible with his diplomatic duties and inconsistent with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations HMG (His Majesty's Government of Nepal) has decided that Mr Cheema should leave the country within 24 hours". Meanwhile, news reports have said that Pakistan had demanded the immediate release of Cheema while blaming "elements hostile to Pakistan-Nepal friendship" as being responsible for the incident. A press release by the Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu said that "It has been repeatedly urged to the Nepalese authorities that such an action constitutes a clear violation of the Vienna Convention and that adherence to its provisions is in the interest of the conduct of diplomatic relations between states". It was the second incident in over a year that a Pakistan Embassy official has been ordered to leave Nepal. In January 2000, Nepal had expelled a junior official from the Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu for his alleged role in exchanging fake Indian currency notes.
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April - 14 
Addressing a gathering in Syangia, on April 14, former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who had also headed a Committee to open talks with the Maoist insurgents and to resolve the insurgency, urged the insurgents to shun violence and negotiate peace. Deuba said he opposed the ruling Nepali Congres
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Addressing a gathering in Syangia, on April 14, former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who had also headed a Committee to open talks with the Maoist insurgents and to resolve the insurgency, urged the insurgents to shun violence and negotiate peace. Deuba said he opposed the ruling Nepali Congress’ recommendation last week to deploy the army.
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April - 16 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala in an address to the nation, on April 16, offered a general amnesty to Maoist insurgents who were willing to surrender with their weapons and warned, "The government will deal severely with those who do not surrender." He expressed his desire to find an early sol
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala in an address to the nation, on April 16, offered a general amnesty to Maoist insurgents who were willing to surrender with their weapons and warned, "The government will deal severely with those who do not surrender." He expressed his desire to find an early solution to the six-year old insurgency and said Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel would head a political committee of the Cabinet to resolve the issue. Koirala also said, "The Maoists have demonstrated their criminal character through the treatment of abducted policemen and attacks on children recently". A day prior to Koirala’s address, on April 15, a band of some 30 Maoist insurgents burgled a bank in Ghailadubba village, near Biratmod, in Jhapa district, and decamped with NPR 9.23 million-worth currency and jewelry. In another incident, the insurgents looted a private residence in Jumla district and fled with NLR 25,000-worth gold, silver and cash.
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April - 21 
Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat, on April 21, said in Dhangadhi that the government will deal with the Maoist insurgents ‘with guns while keeping the door open for dialogue.’ Coming down heavily on those opposing the idea of mobilising the military to fight the insurgents or were vacillating, he s
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Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat, on April 21, said in Dhangadhi that the government will deal with the Maoist insurgents ‘with guns while keeping the door open for dialogue.’ Coming down heavily on those opposing the idea of mobilising the military to fight the insurgents or were vacillating, he said, "Every political party feels the need to mobilize the army but I don’t understand why protests are being made over it “. He went on to add, “…the rebels are killing innocent civilians and policemen and here we keep sitting urging them to come for the dialogue".
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April - 21 
Meanwhile, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Prajwalla SJB Rana urged political parties to arrive at a consensus on mobilising the Army to tackle the insurgency. He also said, “The Army is prepared physically and mentally to be mobilised for the national interest… If the army is to be used in internal sec
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Meanwhile, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Prajwalla SJB Rana urged political parties to arrive at a consensus on mobilising the Army to tackle the insurgency. He also said, “The Army is prepared physically and mentally to be mobilised for the national interest… If the army is to be used in internal security and development programmes, there must be strong and long term support from the common people and political parties." Gen Rana said.
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April - 28 
Nepalese Foreign Minister Chakra Bastola said, on April 28, his country favours the formation of additional teams to step up the verification of citizenship claims by refugees living in camps in Nepal. The refugees, Nepalese origin persons, claim they are Bhutanese citizens who were forcibly evicted
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Nepalese Foreign Minister Chakra Bastola said, on April 28, his country favours the formation of additional teams to step up the verification of citizenship claims by refugees living in camps in Nepal. The refugees, Nepalese origin persons, claim they are Bhutanese citizens who were forcibly evicted by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The verification was for the first time started in the year 2001, after almost 10 years talks between Nepal and Bhutan. The start of the verification is " itself a great achievement," Bastola said, and added, "Given the experience we have gained so far for resolving the problem, Nepal has made up its mind to discuss further with Bhutan and additional teams may be formed."
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April - 29 
Media reports from Nepal, quoting highly placed government sources, said, on April 29, the government has begun preparations to deploy the Royal Nepal Army in Maoist insurgency-affected districts. "We have begun the preparation works. The army will reach the districts in about two weeks," a Defen
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Media reports from Nepal, quoting highly placed government sources, said, on April 29, the government has begun preparations to deploy the Royal Nepal Army in Maoist insurgency-affected districts. "We have begun the preparation works. The army will reach the districts in about two weeks," a Defense Ministry official said. The deployment is part of the government’s Integrated Security and Development Package (ISDP) now being implemented in seven rural western districts - Rukum, Rolpa, Jajarkot, Salyan, Gorkha, Pyuthan and Kalikot. "The army will do as ordered by the National Defence Council as is provided in the Constitution," the official said, thus, putting at rest speculation of uncertainty, given a statement by the Army Chief calling a national consensus on Army deployment.
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April - 30 
Opposition Leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said, on April 30, in Kathmandu, that the Maoist insurgents have emerged as the fourth force in the country, after the ruling Nepali Congress, the opposition Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML) and the Monarch. He also accused the Nepa
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Opposition Leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said, on April 30, in Kathmandu, that the Maoist insurgents have emerged as the fourth force in the country, after the ruling Nepali Congress, the opposition Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML) and the Monarch. He also accused the Nepali Congress Party for creating the conditions that enabled swift rise of the insurgents.
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May - 12 
Following a Cabinet decision, the Royal Nepalese Army would be deployed in the Maoist insurgency-hit Gorkha district, as a model district of Integrated Security Development Package (ISDP) from May 14, Army sources in Kathmandu said. A District Officer said the deployment would help undertake project
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Following a Cabinet decision, the Royal Nepalese Army would be deployed in the Maoist insurgency-hit Gorkha district, as a model district of Integrated Security Development Package (ISDP) from May 14, Army sources in Kathmandu said. A District Officer said the deployment would help undertake projects that had been stalled due to the activities of the Maoist insurgents. The Army, along with the police, would patrol areas where police morale is low. Besides, the patrol party would also patrol the districts having common border with Gorkha - Tanahun, Lamjung and Dhading.
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May - 15 
Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents on May 15 declared the inauguration of ‘local government’ (‘peoples’ local government, in insurgents’ parlance) in Bhawang, Rolpa district, a stronghold of the insurgents. The declaration precedes by a fortnight the induction of the Royal Army into
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Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents on May 15 declared the inauguration of ‘local government’ (‘peoples’ local government, in insurgents’ parlance) in Bhawang, Rolpa district, a stronghold of the insurgents. The declaration precedes by a fortnight the induction of the Royal Army into the district to fight the insurgents. A 19-member committee is in charge of the local government. The committee is headed by Santosh Buda, and is assisted by Khim Bahadur Thapa. Buda said, on the occasion, "The ruling reactionary government was an illegitimate one, and our government has been declared today to topple it."
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July - 17 
Another former Army Chief Garul Sumsher JB Rana said, "The National Defense Council should mobilise the security forces only after the true assessment and analysis of the situation".
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Another former Army Chief Garul Sumsher JB Rana said, "The National Defense Council should mobilise the security forces only after the true assessment and analysis of the situation".
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July - 22 
Newly appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on July 22, that his priority would be to maintain law and order, create national consensus and ‘solve the Maoist insurgency politically, through dialogue’.
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Newly appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on July 22, that his priority would be to maintain law and order, create national consensus and ‘solve the Maoist insurgency politically, through dialogue’.
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July - 23 
Prime Minister-elect Sher Bahadur Deuba is likely to be sworn in on July 25, 2001. Deuba, who was Prime Minister earlier too, had in the year 2000 directly negotiated with the Maoist insurgents and prepared a report to end the insurgency that has already claimed some 1,800 lives, in six years. Soon
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Prime Minister-elect Sher Bahadur Deuba is likely to be sworn in on July 25, 2001. Deuba, who was Prime Minister earlier too, had in the year 2000 directly negotiated with the Maoist insurgents and prepared a report to end the insurgency that has already claimed some 1,800 lives, in six years. Soon after his election was announced, Deuba said his first priority was to end the insurgency. He said he would commence a political dialogue with the Maoists.
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July - 23 
The underground Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), i.e., the Maoist insurgents, have announced a temporary cease-fire with the government, on July 23, 2001. It was in response to an appeal made by Prime Minister-elect Sher Bahadur Deuba to stop all kinds of violent activities. The chairman of the M
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The underground Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), i.e., the Maoist insurgents, have announced a temporary cease-fire with the government, on July 23, 2001. It was in response to an appeal made by Prime Minister-elect Sher Bahadur Deuba to stop all kinds of violent activities. The chairman of the Maoists, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ issued a statement announcing the cease-fire, which is meant to create an atmosphere for talks with the government. In his statement, Prachanda said that he has already instructed his cadres to temporarily halt offensives. Separately, Prime Minister Deuba, in a statement, said he had instructed police not to carry out any offensive activities against the Maoist workers.
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July - 31 
Speaking in the capital Katmandu, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on July 31, the support of the monarchy was essential to solve the Maoist insurgency problem as well as for the survival of the country. Besides, he admitted that the present crisis had arisen because of a failure of succes
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Speaking in the capital Katmandu, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on July 31, the support of the monarchy was essential to solve the Maoist insurgency problem as well as for the survival of the country. Besides, he admitted that the present crisis had arisen because of a failure of successive governments, including his own Nepali Congress, to address the core problems of the country.
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August - 3 
The central committee of the ruling Nepali Congress party, on August 3, announced its unanimous support to the Nepali Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to negotiate a peaceful end to the Maoist insurgency that has claimed approximately 1,800 lives in nearly six years.
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The central committee of the ruling Nepali Congress party, on August 3, announced its unanimous support to the Nepali Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to negotiate a peaceful end to the Maoist insurgency that has claimed approximately 1,800 lives in nearly six years.
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August - 8 
Nepal’s Home Ministry, on August 8, 2001, said that with the release of eight more Maoist insurgents detained under the Public Security Act (PSA), there were no more rebels detained under the Act. However, 273 Maoists continue to be held on other charges, the Home Ministry said. The decision is mean
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Nepal’s Home Ministry, on August 8, 2001, said that with the release of eight more Maoist insurgents detained under the Public Security Act (PSA), there were no more rebels detained under the Act. However, 273 Maoists continue to be held on other charges, the Home Ministry said. The decision is meant to create a conducive atmosphere for talks with the Maoist insurgents.
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August - 10 
On August 10, an all-part meeting unanimously gave the mandate to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to commence negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and find a solution to the insurgency problem that has claimed more than 1,800 lives till date. A joint-statement at the end of the meeting said, "T
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On August 10, an all-part meeting unanimously gave the mandate to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to commence negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and find a solution to the insurgency problem that has claimed more than 1,800 lives till date. A joint-statement at the end of the meeting said, "The government must move with maximum restraint and carefully to protect the basic fundamental and human rights enshrined in the constitution and solve the problem peacefully."
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August - 12 
Maoist rebels announced a Village People’s Government at Sanosirubari village, on August 12. The leaders claimed that out of 79 Village Development Committees, the Maoist have established 18 such "governments". They also announced that Chank Prasad Dulal and Nil Prasad Ghorasaini would lead the "gov
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Maoist rebels announced a Village People’s Government at Sanosirubari village, on August 12. The leaders claimed that out of 79 Village Development Committees, the Maoist have established 18 such "governments". They also announced that Chank Prasad Dulal and Nil Prasad Ghorasaini would lead the "governments" of Sanosirubari.
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August - 12 
The secretary of a Maoist rebel group, Deshbandhu, on August 12, ruled out the possibility of success in the proposed government-Maoist talks. Elaborating on this, Deshbandhu, secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) said, "One should not even imagine of talks leaving the arms aside. It is no
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The secretary of a Maoist rebel group, Deshbandhu, on August 12, ruled out the possibility of success in the proposed government-Maoist talks. Elaborating on this, Deshbandhu, secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) said, "One should not even imagine of talks leaving the arms aside. It is not possible." He added that if the talks failed, the Maoists would come up in a brutal gear, and claimed that even the army would be defeated.
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August - 15 
In the run-up to the talks with the Maoist insurgents, Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat and Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjibi Wagle met a five member team of a Maoist front organisation on August 15, the All Nepal Women's Association (ANWA). The insurge
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In the run-up to the talks with the Maoist insurgents, Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat and Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjibi Wagle met a five member team of a Maoist front organisation on August 15, the All Nepal Women's Association (ANWA). The insurgents, commenting on the Armed Police Bill approved by Parliament, stated, "The ordinances were approved through a deep conspiracy involving the government and the opposition UML. [Communist Party of Nepal (United-Marxist-Leninist)]".
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August - 15 
Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda on August 15, 2001 reiterated his stand on a negotiated and political solution to Nepal’s present problems. In a statement, Prachanda announced the ‘first’ team to negotiate with the government. It is to be led by Krishna Bahadur Mahara. Prachanda in his
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Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda on August 15, 2001 reiterated his stand on a negotiated and political solution to Nepal’s present problems. In a statement, Prachanda announced the ‘first’ team to negotiate with the government. It is to be led by Krishna Bahadur Mahara. Prachanda in his statement added that "an interim government, a new constitution and the evolution of a republic", are the points that the insurgents would want to discuss.
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August - 17 
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), on August 17, announced that Minister for Housing and Physical Planning, Chiranjivi Wagle will be the convenor on behalf of the government at the talks with the Maoist insurgents. A statement from the PMO said, "[The] Government is serious about talks and has taken
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), on August 17, announced that Minister for Housing and Physical Planning, Chiranjivi Wagle will be the convenor on behalf of the government at the talks with the Maoist insurgents. A statement from the PMO said, "[The] Government is serious about talks and has taken maximum restraint. This should not be misconstrued as a weakness".
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August - 18 
Bhutanese refugee leaders submitted a 12-point memorandum on August 18, to Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat who is to lead Nepal’s delegation for the 11th round of bilateral talks with Bhutan on the refugee problem. The talks are scheduled to begin from August 20 in Kathmandu. Issuing a press sta
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Bhutanese refugee leaders submitted a 12-point memorandum on August 18, to Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat who is to lead Nepal’s delegation for the 11th round of bilateral talks with Bhutan on the refugee problem. The talks are scheduled to begin from August 20 in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement on August 18 in Kathmandu, refugee leaders expressed concern over the slow pace of the verification exercise being carried out by the Joint Verification Team (JVT) in the past three months. The statement demanded that the JVT’s quicken the pace by verifying at least 50 families a day instead of the ten families being verified each day currently. Similarly, the Statement demanded that the two governments should publicly announce the status of the 5,957 refugees whose verification process is over. The Statement also called on the Nepalese government to form a task-force and an appeal court to decide on the problems of those refugees not verified as Bhutanese citizens. It further requested the government to seek a clarification from Bhutan on the ban imposed on refugees’ return. The Bhutanese National Assembly (Tshogdu) is reported to have imposed such a ban during recent deliberations.
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August - 19 
At the end of his three-day goodwill visit to Nepal on August 19, India’s Defence and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh conveyed his country’s concern about the use of Nepalese territory for anti-India activities. The Nepalese government, on its part, assured that it would not tolerate such ac
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At the end of his three-day goodwill visit to Nepal on August 19, India’s Defence and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh conveyed his country’s concern about the use of Nepalese territory for anti-India activities. The Nepalese government, on its part, assured that it would not tolerate such activities against India.
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August - 19 
In a statement released at the end of the visit, India appreciated the recent movement made by Nepal towards negotiation and reconciliation with Maoist insurgents. It also expressed concern about the use of Nepalese territory by ‘elements maneuvered by third countries’ for ‘anti-India activities.’
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In a statement released at the end of the visit, India appreciated the recent movement made by Nepal towards negotiation and reconciliation with Maoist insurgents. It also expressed concern about the use of Nepalese territory by ‘elements maneuvered by third countries’ for ‘anti-India activities.’
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August - 20 
Nepal’s Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat, who is leading his country’s delegation for the 11th Ministerial-level talks with Bhutan on the Bhutanese refugee issue said, on August 20, in Kathmandu, that "Nepal will press for the speedy verification and repatriation of the refugees at the meet". Joint
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Nepal’s Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat, who is leading his country’s delegation for the 11th Ministerial-level talks with Bhutan on the Bhutanese refugee issue said, on August 20, in Kathmandu, that "Nepal will press for the speedy verification and repatriation of the refugees at the meet". Joint Secretary in the Foreign Ministry Gyan Chandra Acharya and other officials from the Home Ministry and the Law Ministry are assisting the Finance Minister in the talks.
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August - 21 
A senior Maoist rebel leader said, on August 21, that allegations levelled of excesses committed by insurgents on activists of leftist political groups has been taken seriously by the rebels and will be addressed. Reacting to allegations of excesses made by several leftist political parties, the Moi
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A senior Maoist rebel leader said, on August 21, that allegations levelled of excesses committed by insurgents on activists of leftist political groups has been taken seriously by the rebels and will be addressed. Reacting to allegations of excesses made by several leftist political parties, the Moist rebel outfit, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoists(CPN-M) chief, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Comrade Prachanda said that the outfit would pay serious attention to ensure that no attacks in any form would be carried out anywhere against ‘friendly forces’ in the present sensitive situation.
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August - 21 
Nepalese sources, on August 21, indicated that Bhutan has not favoured a proposal to speed up the existing verification process of Bhutanese refugees of Nepalese origin presently residing in Nepalese refugee camps. This was reportedly disclosed by Nepalese Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, who
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Nepalese sources, on August 21, indicated that Bhutan has not favoured a proposal to speed up the existing verification process of Bhutanese refugees of Nepalese origin presently residing in Nepalese refugee camps. This was reportedly disclosed by Nepalese Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, who is heading his country’s delegation in the 11th Ministerial Joint Committee (MJC) meeting with Bhutan which began on August 20 in Thimpu. Dr. Mahat was reported by Nepalese media as saying that Bhutan has "…shown the inclination to carry on with the slow (verification) process for now." However, Bhutan’s Foreign Minister and head of his country’s delegation, Jigme Y. Thinley is reported to have told Nepalese media that Bhutan did agree theoretically with Nepal for the acceleration of the verification process. "We also agreed to simplify the verification and also to expedite the entire process", he added. He also denied that the verification of the refugees is going on too slowly saying that "…in this humanitarian issue we cannot define what is fast. No matter how faster we verify the refugees, it may still not be fast enough."
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August - 23 
Nepal and Bhutan, at the conclusion of their 11th round of Ministerial meeting, reports on on August 23, 2001 said, announced in Thimpu that they have agreed to split a 10-member refugee verification team into two groups while adding one member each from the two countries. The decision is meant to s
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Nepal and Bhutan, at the conclusion of their 11th round of Ministerial meeting, reports on on August 23, 2001 said, announced in Thimpu that they have agreed to split a 10-member refugee verification team into two groups while adding one member each from the two countries. The decision is meant to speed up the verification process. The joint verification team commenced work in March 2001 and was authorised to make decisions that were previously made at the level of Ministers. Nepal and Bhutan have wide differences on categorizing the refugees. The talks have been on since more than a decade. The refugees living in camps in eastern Nepal are those people who claim that they are Bhutanese of Nepalese origin but were forcibly evicted from Bhutan by the Royal government.
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August - 28 
Talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents in Nepal to find a solution to the over six-year long insurgency problem are scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 31, 2001. The talks shall be held in the capital Kathmandu. In a statement released to the press, on August 28, insurgents’
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Talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents in Nepal to find a solution to the over six-year long insurgency problem are scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 31, 2001. The talks shall be held in the capital Kathmandu. In a statement released to the press, on August 28, insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda said his party’s representatives would hold the first round of talks in Kathmandu and proposed that the second round be held on September 10 in Rolpa and the third round on September 25, again in Kathmandu. He asked the government to fulfil its commitments, including the release of and making public the whereabouts of all Maoist activists and leaders, to create a conducive atmosphere for the talks. The Maoist representatives at the talks are Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Agni Prasad Sapkota and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi. Cabinet Minister Chiranjibi Wagle was named as the convener for the government -team.
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September - 4 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said in Kathmandu that peace talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents could breakdown if the latter continue to resort to intimidation, extortion and organizing armed parades. According to Nepalese news sources, the Premier’s statement follows certain
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said in Kathmandu that peace talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents could breakdown if the latter continue to resort to intimidation, extortion and organizing armed parades. According to Nepalese news sources, the Premier’s statement follows certain reports of extortion in the name of Maoists in the capital city.
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September - 7 
A Defence Ministry press release said, on September 7, "The Ministry has taken serious note of the activities of the rebel party and its sister organization to provoke RNA personnel to join their violent campaign, threaten their family members to make sons and brothers in RNA quit their job. We urge
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A Defence Ministry press release said, on September 7, "The Ministry has taken serious note of the activities of the rebel party and its sister organization to provoke RNA personnel to join their violent campaign, threaten their family members to make sons and brothers in RNA quit their job. We urge them to immediately stop such activities…"
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September - 7 
An all-party meeting held in Kathmandu, on September 7, expressed the apprehension that the proposed rally by the Maoist insurgents might lead to serious law and order problems, and hence, was against holding the rally. "We have urged the Maoists to withdraw the gathering but if they continue with
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An all-party meeting held in Kathmandu, on September 7, expressed the apprehension that the proposed rally by the Maoist insurgents might lead to serious law and order problems, and hence, was against holding the rally. "We have urged the Maoists to withdraw the gathering but if they continue with it then it would be considered as breaking the peace talks," former Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel warned.
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September - 7 
Meanwhile, said senior Army leaders ‘did not take the remarks by Koirala lightly’, and have taken up the matter with Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba.
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Meanwhile, said senior Army leaders ‘did not take the remarks by Koirala lightly’, and have taken up the matter with Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba.
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September - 7 
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu refuted Koirala’s charges as baseless. "The accusations (leveled by Koirala) are completely baseless," Press Officer Manoj Bharati said, in Kathmandu, on September 7.
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The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu refuted Koirala’s charges as baseless. "The accusations (leveled by Koirala) are completely baseless," Press Officer Manoj Bharati said, in Kathmandu, on September 7.
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September - 16 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on September 16, welcomed the decision of the Maoist insurgents to call off a public rally in the capital Kathmandu, which was scheduled to be held on September 21. The Prime Minister said, "The move is positive and will help the current peace talks," Separately, t
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on September 16, welcomed the decision of the Maoist insurgents to call off a public rally in the capital Kathmandu, which was scheduled to be held on September 21. The Prime Minister said, "The move is positive and will help the current peace talks," Separately, the student wing of the insurgents announced that the venue of the rally planned by them has been shifted to Biratnagar from Kathmandu. Reports indicate that it is expected to be held later in the month (September)
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September - 17 
The leader of the Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, reports from Nepal, on September 17, has asked his cadres to resume the "resistance movement against the nationwide oppressive acts of the government." Maoist insurgents and the government have called a truce, which is currently in force and
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The leader of the Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, reports from Nepal, on September 17, has asked his cadres to resume the "resistance movement against the nationwide oppressive acts of the government." Maoist insurgents and the government have called a truce, which is currently in force and both the sides have already met twice at the negotiating table, with another round of talks likely to be held soon. Prachanda said, in a statement, "If the government does not withdraw its decision and continues to suppress people's right to hold mass meetings and demonstrations, the peace talks may collapse".
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September - 21 
Nepal’s Home Ministry said in a statement, on September 21, 2001, 117 civilians and 71 policemen were possibly in the captivity of the Maoist insurgents.
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Nepal’s Home Ministry said in a statement, on September 21, 2001, 117 civilians and 71 policemen were possibly in the captivity of the Maoist insurgents.
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September - 25 
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the government had full control over the Royal Nepal Army. Deuba’s predecessor, Girija Prasad Koirala earlier said he had resigned because the Army defied his orders when called upon to assist the government in containing the Maoist insu
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Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the government had full control over the Royal Nepal Army. Deuba’s predecessor, Girija Prasad Koirala earlier said he had resigned because the Army defied his orders when called upon to assist the government in containing the Maoist insurgents. Speaking in Parliament, Deuba said, on September 25, "There is no question of the Army defying government orders. The King deploys the Army on the recommendation of the National Defence Council ". The Prime Minister also said the Army would be deployed to implement the Integrated Development and Security Project (IDSP) in additional districts on popular demand.
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September - 29 
Bhutan People's Party (BPP) General Secretary Balaram Poudel, delayed reports said, alleged at a press conference, in Kathmandu on September 29, that the Royal Government of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck had masterminded the assassination of party President R. K. Budhathoki, in order to weaken the pro
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Bhutan People's Party (BPP) General Secretary Balaram Poudel, delayed reports said, alleged at a press conference, in Kathmandu on September 29, that the Royal Government of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck had masterminded the assassination of party President R. K. Budhathoki, in order to weaken the pro-democracy movement. The alleged assassin, Ram Chandra Subedi, Poudel claimed, was an agent of the Bhutanese government.
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October - 1 
Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka informed Nepal’s Parliament, on October 1, 2001, that the insurgents have not released more hostages, either policemen or civilians, other than former Legislator Dev Raj Joshi. According to government spokesman Gopendra Bahadur Pandey the insurgents are holding 188
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Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka informed Nepal’s Parliament, on October 1, 2001, that the insurgents have not released more hostages, either policemen or civilians, other than former Legislator Dev Raj Joshi. According to government spokesman Gopendra Bahadur Pandey the insurgents are holding 188 civilians and policemen hostage. Reports are yet to come in if they have set free all the hostages, which was expected to take place yesterday, October 1, 2001.
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October - 4 
Minister for Housing and Chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the insurgents Chiranjivi Wagle told the media, in Biratnagar, on October 4, 2001, that the government will not discuss the insurgents’ demands for a republic and the suspension of the Constitution. "They are non-negotiable
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Minister for Housing and Chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the insurgents Chiranjivi Wagle told the media, in Biratnagar, on October 4, 2001, that the government will not discuss the insurgents’ demands for a republic and the suspension of the Constitution. "They are non-negotiable," he reiterated.
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October - 8 
The Foreign Ministry of Nepal, on October 8, 2001, said it supported the US-led attacks on targets in Afghanistan. In a short statement, the Ministry said, "His Majesty's Government expresses its support for the United States and the international coalition in their initiatives and action against te
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The Foreign Ministry of Nepal, on October 8, 2001, said it supported the US-led attacks on targets in Afghanistan. In a short statement, the Ministry said, "His Majesty's Government expresses its support for the United States and the international coalition in their initiatives and action against terrorism as it is a threat to international peace and security. There is a need for international cooperation to root out terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
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October - 11 
Government spokesman and Minister for Communications Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said, on October 11, Maoist insurgent leader and central committee member Matrika Prasad Yadav would be released from prison and has asked the Maoist insurgents to set free the 24 policemen and 124 civilians still being he
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Government spokesman and Minister for Communications Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said, on October 11, Maoist insurgent leader and central committee member Matrika Prasad Yadav would be released from prison and has asked the Maoist insurgents to set free the 24 policemen and 124 civilians still being held hostage by them.
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October - 11 
Speaking at Kathmandu on October 11, former Prime Minister and Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Surya Bahadur Thapa said the dilly-dallying of the ongoing government-Maoist talks would create a favourable environment for the rise of "terrorism" in the country. He claimed that "The terro
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Speaking at Kathmandu on October 11, former Prime Minister and Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Surya Bahadur Thapa said the dilly-dallying of the ongoing government-Maoist talks would create a favourable environment for the rise of "terrorism" in the country. He claimed that "The terrorists are utilising the extended time of the government-Maoists talks in their benefit at the cost of the national interest". He added that these terrorists would dismantle all state mechanisms and structures if the dialogue were delayed. He claimed that "The Maoists have escalated kidnapping, killing, looting and extortion spree and the government has become mute spectator to this. The government does not know any measure to stop such things except merely requesting them not to do so." He also warned that if the government only goes on doing the "politics of request" and does not initiate any concrete steps, every government will be dysfunctional and the state will finally loose.
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October - 13 
Addressing a meeting at Kathmandu on October 13, Speaker of the Nepalese Parliament, Taranath Ranabhat said that the CPN (Maoist) has been resorting to violence and terror due to a lack of clarity in its vision. He added that the Maoists should understand the people’s desire for peace and non-violen
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Addressing a meeting at Kathmandu on October 13, Speaker of the Nepalese Parliament, Taranath Ranabhat said that the CPN (Maoist) has been resorting to violence and terror due to a lack of clarity in its vision. He added that the Maoists should understand the people’s desire for peace and non-violence and the current global campaign against terrorism, and join the mainstream by laying down arms. He also called upon the rebels to stop demanding a republic and scrapping of the existing Constitution.
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October - 13 
In a separate meeting on October 13 at Butwal, Bamdev Gautam, General Secretary of the main opposition party, CPN-ML described the Maoists’ demand for a Republic and the scrapping of the Constitution as improper and irrelevant. While stating that the Maoists cannot trample on the public opinion thro
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In a separate meeting on October 13 at Butwal, Bamdev Gautam, General Secretary of the main opposition party, CPN-ML described the Maoists’ demand for a Republic and the scrapping of the Constitution as improper and irrelevant. While stating that the Maoists cannot trample on the public opinion through the politics of gun, he stressed the need to take the ongoing government-Maoist talks to a successful conclusion. He also stressed the need for the Maoists to become more serious and honest towards making the talks a success.
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October - 14 
Reports from Banke in Nepal, said on October 14 that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is in favour of immediate resumption of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. If there was any delay, the insurgents could take advantage and "use the period as an opportunity for fulfilling their strategies", D
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Reports from Banke in Nepal, said on October 14 that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is in favour of immediate resumption of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. If there was any delay, the insurgents could take advantage and "use the period as an opportunity for fulfilling their strategies", Deuba said at a public meeting of his Nepali Congress party. He reiterated the government’s stand that there would no compromise on Constitutional monarchy. The insurgents have demanded Nepal be made a Republic.
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October - 18 
The media in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents had laid down conditions, which if not met would delay the third round of peace talks with the government. Maoist insurgents’ chief negotiator at the peace talks Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, in a statement, on October 18, that it was the responsibili
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The media in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents had laid down conditions, which if not met would delay the third round of peace talks with the government. Maoist insurgents’ chief negotiator at the peace talks Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, in a statement, on October 18, that it was the responsibility of the government to set free all the insurgents now under detention and to meet the conditions that the insurgents had set. The conditions set by the insurgents are: the release of 300 activists; making public the whereabouts of missing persons; disbanding the armed police, ordering the Army back to the barracks; and abrogating the preventive detention act. A team of the insurgents, reports said, reached the capital Kathmandu on October 17 as the government had indicated that talks could be held on the next day. However, there was no official word on the date and venue of the talks. Later reports have also not indicated if there was any decision on the issue.
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November - 1 
According to media reports from Nepal on November 1, chief government negotiator at the talks with the Maoist insurgents and Minister, Chiranjibi Wagle said the government was ready to discuss the demands of the insurgents. He also disclosed that he has already held two rounds of informal talks with
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According to media reports from Nepal on November 1, chief government negotiator at the talks with the Maoist insurgents and Minister, Chiranjibi Wagle said the government was ready to discuss the demands of the insurgents. He also disclosed that he has already held two rounds of informal talks with the Maoist negotiators after the second round of talks on September 13-14. "Prior to the much-delayed third round of formal talks, I have already held two rounds of informal talks with the Maoist negotiators," Wagle has disclosed. Wagle added that both the sides sat for the first round of informal talks that was also participated by facilitators of the government-Maoist talks, Padma Ratna Tuladhar and Daman Nath Dhungana. The second informal round was held between Wagle and chief Maoist negotiator Krishna Bahadur Mahara.
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November - 1 
At the annual get-together organised by ruling Nepali Congress President G P Koirala on November 1, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the time was as yet not critical to warrant the formation of a national government. Deuba’s remarks followed a suggestion by Opposition Leader Madhav Kumar Nepal
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At the annual get-together organised by ruling Nepali Congress President G P Koirala on November 1, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the time was as yet not critical to warrant the formation of a national government. Deuba’s remarks followed a suggestion by Opposition Leader Madhav Kumar Nepal that such a government could solve the insurgency launched by the Maoist insurgents. At the same gathering, former Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai brushed aside the suggestion outright.
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November - 8 
The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United, Marxist, Leninist (CPN-UML) organised a meeting of all prominent opposition parties in the capital Kathmandu, on November 8, to discuss the Maoist insurgency and the peace talks between the government and Maoist insurgents. Reports said, CPN-UML lead
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The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United, Marxist, Leninist (CPN-UML) organised a meeting of all prominent opposition parties in the capital Kathmandu, on November 8, to discuss the Maoist insurgency and the peace talks between the government and Maoist insurgents. Reports said, CPN-UML leader Subash Nembang issued a statement at the end of the meeting in which he said the unanimous view of the Opposition parties was that the government has failed to protect the Constitution, people’s lives and property and solve the country’s burning problems. Leaders at the meeting also condemned the Maoist insurgents for intimidation, terrorization, abduction, extortion and killing, and said they did not want the country’s problem to be solved peacefully.
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November - 10 
In a press statement released on November 10, the president of the Central Committee of the main Maoist insurgent outfit, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN–Maoist), ‘Comrade Prachanda’ said that the party has decided to drop the demand for institutionalised development of a republic state from th
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In a press statement released on November 10, the president of the Central Committee of the main Maoist insurgent outfit, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN–Maoist), ‘Comrade Prachanda’ said that the party has decided to drop the demand for institutionalised development of a republic state from the list of their demands in their talks with the government. However, the statement clarified, the party has not shunned its commitment for a republic state. Even as the statement criticised the government of not fulfilling earlier commitments, it added that the government decision to abrogate the Public Security Regulation-2058 and the release of several Maoists activists were positive gestures. Reacting to the rebels decision to drop the demand for a republic, Nepal’s Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said on November 10 that the Maoists have shown some degree of liberality. He called upon the rebels to renounce violence and killings and join the mainstream of national politics. The minister also said that it was in line with the agreement reached between the government and the Maoists during the first round of peace talks held at Godavari that the government has decided to set free 68 Maoist workers under judicial custody. He added that the government and the Maoist insurgents are working towards holding the third round of talks soon. He refused to give a probable date or venue for the talks.
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November - 13 
The third round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist Insurgents ended inconclusively on November 12 night. The talks were held at Godavari Village Resort in Lalitpur district. Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjivi Wagle and Maoist Politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara led the gover
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The third round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist Insurgents ended inconclusively on November 12 night. The talks were held at Godavari Village Resort in Lalitpur district. Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjivi Wagle and Maoist Politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara led the government and insurgents’ negotiating teams respectively. Speaking a day later, Minister of Agriculture and a member of the government negotiating team Narahari Acharya said, "We are prepared to amend the constitution through the provisions mentioned in it... But we cannot agree with the ... demand of abolishing the constitution." He also said, "They have not yet clarified what they really mean by change in the constitution", and added that the insurgents were yet to convince the people about the necessity and relevance of a new constituent assembly. Commenting on the talks, former Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Paudyal said the latest round of talks were "positive but not so encouraging". He opined, "The Maoists have not yet clarified their demand regarding the changes they have sought in the present constitution," even as he said, "We are ready to discuss matters relating to any type of amendment to the constitution if it helps to empower the people". Paudyal further stated, "Though the Maoists have abandoned their demand for a republican state, their demand for a constituent assembly is indirectly related to declaring a republican state.
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November - 13 
The third round of talks between delegations of the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents held at Lalitpur, concluded on November 13, without any concrete decisions but agreed to resume the next round of talks in near future. The two sides also agreed to further empower the Nepalese people throu
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The third round of talks between delegations of the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents held at Lalitpur, concluded on November 13, without any concrete decisions but agreed to resume the next round of talks in near future. The two sides also agreed to further empower the Nepalese people through drastic changes in society. There was disagreement on the means to achieve this goal with the government side holding that these changes could be bought through the present Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, while the Maoists representatives stuck to the demand that a Constituent Assembly be convened to further ensure people’s rights. The government’s chief representative Chiranjibi Wagle, said that with the Maoists having dropped their demand for a republic, there was no need for a constituent assembly as the present constitution had provisions for fundamental rights, people’s sovereignty, freedom and impartial judiciary. However, the Maoist chief negotiator Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, "The Constituent Assembly is our minimum demand, and (we) will not accept anything less than this." The Maoists chief representative also alleged that that the government did not fulfil its announcement of releasing the 68 Maoists detainees who are still in the custody. He added that "We clearly demanded that the government withdraw its army and armed police force from different districts." The government side asked that Maoist leaders to circulate an effective direction to their workers for an immediate stoppage of their forceful activities, which, the government side said, have been continuing despite the Maoists’ public commitment to stop such activities.
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November - 19 
A member of the government’s negotiating team with the Maoist insurgents and Agriculture Minister, Mahesh Acharya, said in east Nepal on November 19 that the fourth round of talks between the government and the insurgents will be held after November 22, but did not give a firm date. On the same day
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A member of the government’s negotiating team with the Maoist insurgents and Agriculture Minister, Mahesh Acharya, said in east Nepal on November 19 that the fourth round of talks between the government and the insurgents will be held after November 22, but did not give a firm date. On the same day, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba reportedly told a public gathering in Banepa that the next round of peace talks with the rebels would be "conclusive and fruitful."
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November - 21 
Maoist insurgents’ leader and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachnda said in a statement on November 21 that his team would not immediately sit at the negotiating table with the government. The government and the insurgents had held three rounds of talks and the fourth
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Maoist insurgents’ leader and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachnda said in a statement on November 21 that his team would not immediately sit at the negotiating table with the government. The government and the insurgents had held three rounds of talks and the fourth was being mooted. Stating that the talks did not indicate the possibility of a "positive political" outcome, he declared that the only alternative left is to continue with their struggle.
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November - 22 
Maoist insurgents while breaking the ongoing cease-fire re-launched countrywide attacks by killing 24 police personnel, besides announcing the formation of a central ‘People’s Revolutionary Government’ with Babu Ram Bhattarai as ‘Chief Convenor’ of the Maoist parallel government. A statement releas
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Maoist insurgents while breaking the ongoing cease-fire re-launched countrywide attacks by killing 24 police personnel, besides announcing the formation of a central ‘People’s Revolutionary Government’ with Babu Ram Bhattarai as ‘Chief Convenor’ of the Maoist parallel government. A statement released by the insurgents on November 22 indicated that Krishna Bahadur Mahara had been appointed ‘Joint Convenor’ and Dev Gurung as ‘Secretary’. Other members include Agni Prasad Sapkota, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Rabindra Shrestha. The insurgents have already formed village and district people’s revolutionary government in more than 40 districts.
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November - 22 
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba accused the Maoist insurgents of having betrayed the nation by walking away from the peace talks and warned them that they would be responsible for the consequences that might follow. Speaking in the capital Kathmandu, Deuba said, on November 22, that because
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Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba accused the Maoist insurgents of having betrayed the nation by walking away from the peace talks and warned them that they would be responsible for the consequences that might follow. Speaking in the capital Kathmandu, Deuba said, on November 22, that because Maoist leader Comrade Prachanda withdrew from the ceasefire and peace talks, the Maoist party and its leaders have betrayed the nation and the people. The government is committed to peace talks and has made every possible effort for making the peace process a success, he said. Deuba described the statement of Prachanda, who accused the government of conspiring against peace talks, an act of betrayal.
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November - 23 
Meanwhile, issuing a press statement, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) ‘Comrade Prachanda’ "praised" the attacks launched by the "People’s Liberation Army" (PLA). The statement added that the "United Revolutionary People’s Council" (parallel central government) which was forme
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Meanwhile, issuing a press statement, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) ‘Comrade Prachanda’ "praised" the attacks launched by the "People’s Liberation Army" (PLA). The statement added that the "United Revolutionary People’s Council" (parallel central government) which was formed on November 23 would get the full co-operation as a strategic force. However, the statement also said that despite these attacks, the Maoists were still in favour of dialogue with the government to find a lasting solution.
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November - 25 
Meanwhile, ruling Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said the party had given the government a ‘full mandate’ to put down the insurgency. Speaking in Kathmandu, on November 25, Koirala said, "The party directs the government to mobilize all security units using
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Meanwhile, ruling Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said the party had given the government a ‘full mandate’ to put down the insurgency. Speaking in Kathmandu, on November 25, Koirala said, "The party directs the government to mobilize all security units using the power given by the constitution. The insurgents had overnight blown up buildings at the Russian built Panauti hydel power station, 40km east of the capital Kathmandu, causing an estimated at Rs.6 million damage, police said.
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November - 25 
The Maoists hit targets in more than 20 of Nepal’s 75 districts. An estimated 1900 people were killed in the insurgency during the past six years and more. Other reports said at least 12 Maoists, including some senior leaders, have been arrested in the Valley. They included Rabindra Shrestha and Mu
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The Maoists hit targets in more than 20 of Nepal’s 75 districts. An estimated 1900 people were killed in the insurgency during the past six years and more. Other reports said at least 12 Maoists, including some senior leaders, have been arrested in the Valley. They included Rabindra Shrestha and Mukti Pradhan––both members the recently announced ‘people’s revolutionary government’, a parallel government, whose convenor is Baburam Bhattarai. Meanwhile, the entire security apparatus in the country has been put on a high state of alert, a Defence Ministry release announced on November 25.
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November - 27 
Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on November 27, declared that security agencies "…are capable of materialising the people's desires and resolve to put an end to violence and terror for good and they are now active with high morale." In an address to the nation, he called on all the Nepal
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Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on November 27, declared that security agencies "…are capable of materialising the people's desires and resolve to put an end to violence and terror for good and they are now active with high morale." In an address to the nation, he called on all the Nepalese to unite together for the sake of public interest, monarchy, the present constitution, multi-party democracy and the welfare of Nepal and remain committed to root out terrorism. The Prime Minister also said that the Government has demonstrated utmost flexibility to bring into political mainstream the Maoist insurgents who were expanding their activity through violence for the past six years. He said that as the Maoists have totally ignored the government’s efforts and people's wishes, the government has arrived at the decision of mobilising all its security agencies to control such activities. Despite the declaration of a State of Emergency, he indicated that the government is fully aware of the need to ensure that civic rights are not restricted. He added that though the declaration will cause certain discomfort to the people, inconvenience caused by the declaration to the people is minimal as compared to the one caused by terrorism widespread in the country. He also observed that all friendly countries and institutions having goodwill towards Nepal and democracy in the country are with the Nepalese people and government in combating terrorism.
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November - 29 
A Defence Ministry report said that troops foiled several attempts by Maoist insurgents to attack security force installations and police posts at Barhabise, Okhaldhunga, Baliya, Bhajani and Lamki Ilaka on November 29. There were no casualties. A bomb planted in a government office at Dharan was det
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A Defence Ministry report said that troops foiled several attempts by Maoist insurgents to attack security force installations and police posts at Barhabise, Okhaldhunga, Baliya, Bhajani and Lamki Ilaka on November 29. There were no casualties. A bomb planted in a government office at Dharan was detected and defused before it could cause any damage. Security forces also arrested a suspected Maoist insurgent from Talghare.
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November - 30 
In a statement released on November 30, the Home Ministry urged the general public to forward any information they have on Maoist insurgents, to the nearest police post. The statement added that the sources of information would be kept secret. In a similar development, the Ministry of Health has iss
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In a statement released on November 30, the Home Ministry urged the general public to forward any information they have on Maoist insurgents, to the nearest police post. The statement added that the sources of information would be kept secret. In a similar development, the Ministry of Health has issued a directive to its staff all over Nepal that legal action would be taken against any personnel found supporting or helping destructive activities or involving in terrorist activities. The directive further urged health workers working at private clinics, nursing homes and private hospitals to compulsorily inform the local administration or nearby security organs if they come across persons injured in terrorist activities.
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November - 30 December - 1
A large cache of explosives and arms, suspected to have been hidden by Maoist insurgents, were recovered by security forces from two villages in Gorkha district on December 1. A Defence Ministry statement said that an unspecified number of insurgents have been killed in continuing army helicopter gu
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A large cache of explosives and arms, suspected to have been hidden by Maoist insurgents, were recovered by security forces from two villages in Gorkha district on December 1. A Defence Ministry statement said that an unspecified number of insurgents have been killed in continuing army helicopter gunship attacks against Maoists strongholds in the districts of Rolpa and Jajarkot on December 1. The statement added that one person resisting search and arrest was killed in Nawalparasi on the night of November 30.
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December - 2 
In an interview to the Times of India, published on December 2, the chief of Nepal’s Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ hoped that India would not join the Nepalese government’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations. He added that if India did so, the Maoists would have no option by to wage a re
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In an interview to the Times of India, published on December 2, the chief of Nepal’s Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ hoped that India would not join the Nepalese government’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations. He added that if India did so, the Maoists would have no option by to wage a resistance struggle against Indian forces. The Maoist leader claimed that the rebels were forced to resume armed action against the Nepalese government because of actions of the current Sher Bahadur Deuba government. He also alleged that the previous G P Koirala regime had unleashed terrorism against his party even while it was the third largest group in Parliament. He added that the Maoists were prepared to suspend their armed activities and talk if the "right to determine their own political future is granted to the people".
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December - 2 
In another development, the Private and Boarding School Organisation Nepal (PABSON) in a statement on December 2, said that hundreds of private schools across the country which had closed down for a whole academic year due to a flare up in Maoist violence, is set to re-open in the next academic sess
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In another development, the Private and Boarding School Organisation Nepal (PABSON) in a statement on December 2, said that hundreds of private schools across the country which had closed down for a whole academic year due to a flare up in Maoist violence, is set to re-open in the next academic session.
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December - 2 
News reports on December 2, said that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) is continuing to intensify the anti-Maoist operations in the Maoist stronghold areas across the country. A Defence Ministry statement on the same day said that security forces undertook several successful operations on December 1. A Ma
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News reports on December 2, said that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) is continuing to intensify the anti-Maoist operations in the Maoist stronghold areas across the country. A Defence Ministry statement on the same day said that security forces undertook several successful operations on December 1. A Maoist camp in Doramba forest in Ramechhap district was attacked and destroyed. Maoist casualties are yet to be determined. A Maoist attempt to attack security forces stationed at the Sunkosi Hydroelectric Project in Sindhupalchok district was repulsed successfully without any casualties. In the Tinpiple area of Lamjung district, a hideout was raided and explosives, grenades, and socket bombs were seized. A bomb planted in Nayatole, Khatmandu, was detected and defused. The statement added that 42 Maoists insurgents had surrendered before the District Administration Office in Sakhuwasabha district.
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December - 2 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba speaking to the press in Kathmandu on December 2 denied reports concerning death of two top Maoist leaders in the on-going anti-insurgency operations. News reports, on December 1, citing intelligence sources had said that Chief Maoist negotiator and ‘Deputy Chief’ o
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba speaking to the press in Kathmandu on December 2 denied reports concerning death of two top Maoist leaders in the on-going anti-insurgency operations. News reports, on December 1, citing intelligence sources had said that Chief Maoist negotiator and ‘Deputy Chief’ of the parallel Maoist government, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and main guerilla trainer Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) were killed during operations in Rolpa and Jajarkot districts along with some of their men. Speaking on the army operations, the Prime Minister did not set a time frame for these to be completed but added that the operation was so far successful. He also added that the army men were not facing any difficulty in the ground offensive.
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December - 2 
Speaking at another press conference in Kathmandu on December 2, Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said that there would be no resource constraint in the ongoing military mission to quell the Maoist insurgency. He added that the government was "…determined to pump in whatever resources the army need
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Speaking at another press conference in Kathmandu on December 2, Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said that there would be no resource constraint in the ongoing military mission to quell the Maoist insurgency. He added that the government was "…determined to pump in whatever resources the army needs to meet its objective. He cautioned that "For that we may have to slash the budgets under other heads or there may be other implications like increase in internal loan, budget deficit, among others."
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December - 2 December - 3
The Home Ministry, in a press release, said that over 664 Maoist insurgents in eight different districts surrendered before the administration on December 2-3. Of these 157 surrendered in Okhaldhunga on December 2. On December 3, 300 rebels surrendered in Nuwakot district, 68 in Ramechhap, 44 in Ras
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The Home Ministry, in a press release, said that over 664 Maoist insurgents in eight different districts surrendered before the administration on December 2-3. Of these 157 surrendered in Okhaldhunga on December 2. On December 3, 300 rebels surrendered in Nuwakot district, 68 in Ramechhap, 44 in Rasuwa, 44 in Sankhuwasabha, five in Gorkha, four in Syangja and 42 in Baglung.
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December - 3 
A Defence Ministry statement said that army troops recovered looted communication equipment, arms and accessories, ammunitions and explosives from a Maoist hideout at Nuva in the Rolpa district on December 3. Two hijacked vehicles were also recovered. Maoists looted these from an army barrack in nei
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A Defence Ministry statement said that army troops recovered looted communication equipment, arms and accessories, ammunitions and explosives from a Maoist hideout at Nuva in the Rolpa district on December 3. Two hijacked vehicles were also recovered. Maoists looted these from an army barrack in neighbouring Dang district on November 23. The Defence Ministry statement added that many rebels are suspected to have been killed when security forces foiled an overnight attempt by the insurgents to overrun an army barrack at Chautara in the Sindhuli district on December 3. Another Maoist attack on a police post at Bhimphedi in Makawanpur was also repulsed on the same day. The exact estimate of Maoist casualties in these operations was not provided in the statement. On the same day, a group of Maoists who had attacked and injured a civilian at Achham district, faced resistance from locals and one of them was detained. The others managed to escape. No further details were available. The defence ministry also said, without providing any details, that security forces foiled Maoist attacks against army and government installations on December 2-3 in seven districts. In search operations launched at Phirmile on the border between Jhapa and Ilam districts, five Maoists were arrested and some arms seized from their possession.
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December - 4 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 4 confirmed speculation that that an estimated 200 headless bodies, suspected to be those of slain Maoist insurgents, were discovered at the foot of Mount Everest on December 1-2. These bodies were found in several villages of Solokhumbu district. Quoting an
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 4 confirmed speculation that that an estimated 200 headless bodies, suspected to be those of slain Maoist insurgents, were discovered at the foot of Mount Everest on December 1-2. These bodies were found in several villages of Solokhumbu district. Quoting an eyewitness, news reports had indicated that Maoist insurgents had beheaded the bodies of their slain associates and carried away the heads, reportedly to prevent identification of the bodies.
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December - 4 
The Defence Ministry statement added that overnight curfew was clamped around the Sun Kosi hydel project, located about 40kms east of Kathmandu, after Maoists made a second attempt to blow the power station in the area on the night of December 3. A rebel was killed on December 4, after receiving bul
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The Defence Ministry statement added that overnight curfew was clamped around the Sun Kosi hydel project, located about 40kms east of Kathmandu, after Maoists made a second attempt to blow the power station in the area on the night of December 3. A rebel was killed on December 4, after receiving bullet injuries during the attack.
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December - 5 
Royal Nepalese Army and police intensified their operations against Maoist insurgents in different districts on December 5, the Ministry of Defence said and added that the Army further narrowed its cordon in different districts. In a search operation in Chorpani of Nuwagaun of the Rolpa district, ar
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Royal Nepalese Army and police intensified their operations against Maoist insurgents in different districts on December 5, the Ministry of Defence said and added that the Army further narrowed its cordon in different districts. In a search operation in Chorpani of Nuwagaun of the Rolpa district, army personnel recovered explosives, some weapons and spare parts looted from the army. Army personnel discovered explosives and defused them in Darchula also. Aerial attacks were conducted on a group of Maoists in the Chitre village of Gorkha. Several Maoist insurgents are believed to have been killed in the attacks.Encounters between security personnel and Maoists were also reported from Dolkha, Baglung, Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Ilam, Dolpa and other districts.
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December - 6 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 6, said army troops had undertaken several offensive operations against Maoist insurgents on that day. Giving details, the statement said that three arrested Maoist rebels were killed after they attempted to escape from custody at Janakpur. The statement ad
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 6, said army troops had undertaken several offensive operations against Maoist insurgents on that day. Giving details, the statement said that three arrested Maoist rebels were killed after they attempted to escape from custody at Janakpur. The statement added that a local Maoist rebel leader and three others were arrested on December 5, from Amargadi in Bardiya district.
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December - 6 
In a press briefing in Kathmandu on December 6, Information Minister, Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said that security personnel have arrested 103 Maoist suspects since the declaration of Emergency on November 26. He added that while it was not possible to get a precise estimate of Maoist casualties in
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In a press briefing in Kathmandu on December 6, Information Minister, Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said that security personnel have arrested 103 Maoist suspects since the declaration of Emergency on November 26. He added that while it was not possible to get a precise estimate of Maoist casualties in this period, more than 250 Maoists were killed.
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December - 7 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 7, added that 30 Maoist insurgents were arrested while weapons, ammunition, explosives and incriminating documents seized in Sindhupalchok, Bhaktapur, Parbat, Baglung, Gorkha, Tanahu and some other districts.
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 7, added that 30 Maoist insurgents were arrested while weapons, ammunition, explosives and incriminating documents seized in Sindhupalchok, Bhaktapur, Parbat, Baglung, Gorkha, Tanahu and some other districts.
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December - 8 
A Defence Ministry statement, said that a Maoist rebel was killed an encounter in the jungle near Thamini River in eastern Bardia on December 8. The statement added, without giving details, that several rebels had been arrested during search operations carried out in in Chitwan and Gorkha districts.
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A Defence Ministry statement, said that a Maoist rebel was killed an encounter in the jungle near Thamini River in eastern Bardia on December 8. The statement added, without giving details, that several rebels had been arrested during search operations carried out in in Chitwan and Gorkha districts. In Baglung district, 11 rebels were arrested from Tarkhola area when SFs raided a rebel hide-out. Some weapons, explosives, equipment for making bombs, and incriminating literature were seized during the raid.
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A Defence Ministry statement said that an estimated 50 Maoist rebels and four soldiers were killed when a large group of rebels made and attempt to attack an army formation at Ratmate in Rolpa district on the night of December 8. The resultant encounter continued until December 9. Eight soldiers wer
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A Defence Ministry statement said that an estimated 50 Maoist rebels and four soldiers were killed when a large group of rebels made and attempt to attack an army formation at Ratmate in Rolpa district on the night of December 8. The resultant encounter continued until December 9. Eight soldiers were reported to have sustained injuries in the encounter. The statement added that it was not possible to get the actual casualties suffered by the rebels since the bodies of those killed were taken away by their associates. The attack was targeted at the army formation, which was present in the area to guard a telecommunications tower.
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December - 9 
A Defence Ministry statement said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Kapurkot, Salyan district, and five more in cordon and search operations in Durgamandou, Baitadi district, on December 9. The casualties on the insurgents’ side could be much higher reports said and added that two
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A Defence Ministry statement said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Kapurkot, Salyan district, and five more in cordon and search operations in Durgamandou, Baitadi district, on December 9. The casualties on the insurgents’ side could be much higher reports said and added that two Army personnel were also killed.
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December - 10 
In an interview to a Nepalese language newspaper published on December 10, King Gyanendra said the Army has "no other option but to disarm" the Maoist insurgents. The King, who is the hereditary, constitutional Head of the country, said he regretted that ‘emergency’ had to imposed, but the prevailin
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In an interview to a Nepalese language newspaper published on December 10, King Gyanendra said the Army has "no other option but to disarm" the Maoist insurgents. The King, who is the hereditary, constitutional Head of the country, said he regretted that ‘emergency’ had to imposed, but the prevailing circumstances had forced such a decision.
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December - 10 
The Home Ministry said 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in an operation conducted by armed police in Kailali and a large quantity of weapons and explosives were seized in Baglung and Khara, in Rukum district. News reports added that several sympathisers of the insurgents had surrendered in various p
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The Home Ministry said 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in an operation conducted by armed police in Kailali and a large quantity of weapons and explosives were seized in Baglung and Khara, in Rukum district. News reports added that several sympathisers of the insurgents had surrendered in various parts of the country.
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December - 11 
Army officials in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents laid an ambush on troops heading to Babiyachaur from Benibazaar, on December 11. There were no casualties on either side.
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Army officials in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents laid an ambush on troops heading to Babiyachaur from Benibazaar, on December 11. There were no casualties on either side.
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December - 11 
Nepal is planning to give terrorism a prominent position on the agenda of the 11th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit scheduled from January 4 to 6, 2002 in Kathmandu. A senior SAARC official, while speaking to the media, said, "Poverty alleviation, social development
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Nepal is planning to give terrorism a prominent position on the agenda of the 11th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit scheduled from January 4 to 6, 2002 in Kathmandu. A senior SAARC official, while speaking to the media, said, "Poverty alleviation, social development and economic cooperation have been and will always be on the top of the SAARC agenda. But now, given September 11 and the situation in the host country, terrorism may get more attention." According to media reports, Nepalese authorities are of the view that SAARC had to do more than to make ‘passing and ritualistic references’ to terrorism’—as has been the practice in earlier summits. SAARC must play an important role in weeding out terrorism, officials opined.
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December - 11 
Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba addressed an all party meeting at Parliament house and assured that normal life would not be affected while the Emergency regulations were in force.
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Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba addressed an all party meeting at Parliament house and assured that normal life would not be affected while the Emergency regulations were in force.
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December - 12 
Nepal’s Defence Ministry said in a release on December 12 that the Army held 10 Maoist insurgents from different parts of the country in cordon and search operations and seized weapons and explosives. While four were arrested in Motipur, Kapilvastu district, two more were held in Nuwagaun, Rolpa and
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Nepal’s Defence Ministry said in a release on December 12 that the Army held 10 Maoist insurgents from different parts of the country in cordon and search operations and seized weapons and explosives. While four were arrested in Motipur, Kapilvastu district, two more were held in Nuwagaun, Rolpa and four others in Samundradevi, Nuwakot district.
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December - 13 
Nepal’s King Gyanendra strongly condemned the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament and expressed shock at the incident. In a message to the Indian President K R Narayanan, Gyanendra said it was a "hineous crime". The King also urged all the countries in the world to work together "in c
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Nepal’s King Gyanendra strongly condemned the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament and expressed shock at the incident. In a message to the Indian President K R Narayanan, Gyanendra said it was a "hineous crime". The King also urged all the countries in the world to work together "in combating and eliminating terrorism from the world." In a separate message, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba strongly condemned the terror attack against a "vital institution of democracy."
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December - 14 
11 Maoists were arrested in Makwanpur and Dolpa districts, the Defence Ministry said in a release.
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11 Maoists were arrested in Makwanpur and Dolpa districts, the Defence Ministry said in a release.
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December - 14 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on December 14 that there was no question of talks with the Maoist insurgents until they laid down arms. Deuba was responding to a reported plea by the insurgents following heavy reverses after the deployed to combat the insurgents. The Prime Minister said th
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on December 14 that there was no question of talks with the Maoist insurgents until they laid down arms. Deuba was responding to a reported plea by the insurgents following heavy reverses after the deployed to combat the insurgents. The Prime Minister said the insurgents will have to surrender all weapons, including those looted from the security forces, as well as the money they burgled from banks, if talks were to be initiated. He also denied that any secret talks with the insurgents were on.
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December - 17 
Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prajwalla J B Rana called upon the Maoist insurgents to surrender arms and talk peace. He said it was the duty of the Army to disarm the Maoists and make them sue for peace. Gen. Rana was speaking on Nepal Television, on December 17. Defending troops’ deployment, he
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Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prajwalla J B Rana called upon the Maoist insurgents to surrender arms and talk peace. He said it was the duty of the Army to disarm the Maoists and make them sue for peace. Gen. Rana was speaking on Nepal Television, on December 17. Defending troops’ deployment, he said the Maoists escalated their violence and attacked the Army barracks, killing troops and looting weapons, at a time when the Army was providing protection to the development works under way. Gen. Rana also said 58 troops have been injured in operations against the insurgents, since the Army was inducted, but did not disclose the number of soldiers killed. The Army chief claimed that the Maoist insurgent violence would not have reached its present high state if the Army had been deployed earlier to combat the insurgents and indirectly blamed the elected government(s) for not seeking assistance, as provided for in the Constitution of the country. He, thus, denied claims that the Army had in the past refused to be deployed against the insurgents.
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December - 19 
China’s Ambassador in Nepal Wu Cong Yong assured on December 19 that his country would not provide shelter to Maoist insurgents who may flee Nepal. The Chinese government has no linkages with the insurgents, though they claim to be following Mao’s path, he declared.
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China’s Ambassador in Nepal Wu Cong Yong assured on December 19 that his country would not provide shelter to Maoist insurgents who may flee Nepal. The Chinese government has no linkages with the insurgents, though they claim to be following Mao’s path, he declared.
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December - 23 
Water Resources Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said that an all-party meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on December 23 to discuss the situation in the country following imposition of ‘Emergency’ in the wake of heightened violence by the Maoist insurgents. At the meeting
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Water Resources Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said that an all-party meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on December 23 to discuss the situation in the country following imposition of ‘Emergency’ in the wake of heightened violence by the Maoist insurgents. At the meeting, reports said, Deuba asked co-operation from all the opposition parties to put down the insurgency. Reports also said that the meeting was held in the backdrop of ruling Nepali Congress Party President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala demanding a national government representing all parties in Parliament to deal with the insurgents.
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December - 25 
In a message to troops over radio, King Gyanendra, on December 25, said that he was confident that the Army would succeed in quelling the Maoist insurgency and restoring peace in Nepal. Royal Nepal Army Chief Gen. Prajawalla SJB Rana read the message on behalf of the King. He applauded the troops fo
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In a message to troops over radio, King Gyanendra, on December 25, said that he was confident that the Army would succeed in quelling the Maoist insurgency and restoring peace in Nepal. Royal Nepal Army Chief Gen. Prajawalla SJB Rana read the message on behalf of the King. He applauded the troops for bravely performing their duty and said, "Soldiers who have achieved martyrdom will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of the people."
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December - 27 
Reports from Nepal said the government has incurred an additional expenditure of NR 500 million on security measures, over the total allocation for the fiscal year, in just one month since Emergency was declared and the Army was ordered o crackdown on the Maoist insurgents. The total budget allocat
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Reports from Nepal said the government has incurred an additional expenditure of NR 500 million on security measures, over the total allocation for the fiscal year, in just one month since Emergency was declared and the Army was ordered o crackdown on the Maoist insurgents. The total budget allocated for security purposes was Rs. 10.31 billion for the fiscal year. Reports also said the Ministry of Finance was still not in the position to pin point the exact security budget required for the rest of the current fiscal year. A supplementary budget is in the final stages of preparation.
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