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January - 1 
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said on January 1 in Kathmandu, Nepal, that it would consider the extradition of wanted persons under the SAARC Anti-Terrorism Convention if India met with legal obligations, such as the indictment of the people demanded. "We can consider the extradition of t
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said on January 1 in Kathmandu, Nepal, that it would consider the extradition of wanted persons under the SAARC Anti-Terrorism Convention if India met with legal obligations, such as the indictment of the people demanded. "We can consider the extradition of these persons only after India fulfils all the legal requirements", he said. Under the SAARC Convention, India can invoke the right of extradition after completing the proper procedure and providing the evidence. ‘It’s a legal issue not a political one,’ Sattar said while answering a question about the list of wanted persons given by India this week to Pakistan. "Extradition is a legal concept," Sattar said, adding that there was no bilateral extradition agreement between India and Pakistan.
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January - 3 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, addressing a news conference prior to his departure for Kathmandu, expressed dissatisfaction with steps taken by Pakistan against terrorist outfit. He said that the recent steps taken by Pakistan against terrorist outfits were just not enough and showed that Paki
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, addressing a news conference prior to his departure for Kathmandu, expressed dissatisfaction with steps taken by Pakistan against terrorist outfit. He said that the recent steps taken by Pakistan against terrorist outfits were just not enough and showed that Pakistan was not willing to act in a decisive manner. The PM said Pakistan’s demand for evidence against terrorists living on its soil and wanted by India in connection with the December 13 attack on Parliament and other subversive activities was nothing but a ‘cruel joke’. ‘‘I am at a loss to understand what evidence Pakistan wants when it is a well-established fact that our neighbour is responsible for the terrorist activities in India,’’ he added. The PM said: ‘‘If Pakistan is at all sincere in curbing terrorism, it should tell us about the action taken by it and clear all doubts in our minds.’’ He opined that there was no point in a dialogue with Musharraf unless he showed willingness to end cross-border terrorism.
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January - 5 
Responding to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's gesture of friendship, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajapayee called on the former to crack down on terrorists committing mindless violence in India. The Prime Minister and the Pakistan President were speaking during the inaugural of the summi
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Responding to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's gesture of friendship, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajapayee called on the former to crack down on terrorists committing mindless violence in India. The Prime Minister and the Pakistan President were speaking during the inaugural of the summit meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) on January 5 at Kathmandu, Nepal. Prime Minister Vajpayee also said, in his speech, that after extending the offer for friendship, "… President Musharraf must follow this the gesture by not permitting any activity in Pakistan or any territory in its control today that allows terrorists to perpetrate mindless violence in India." The Prime Minister added that Pakistan must learn a lesson from events in Afghanistan which have proved that terrorism can boomerang on its creator. He also proposed updating of the 1987 SAARC Convention on Suppresssion of the Terrorism in a contemporary framework of cooperation. Terming the Convention as ahead of its times, when it was adopted, the Prime Minister added that "Unfortunately, consequent action was not taken by some countries,". Pakistan and Bangladesh are yet to implement national laws mandated under the provisions of the convention. Other leaders of member countries too focussed their speeches on terrorism.
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January - 9 
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba told a wire agency on January 9 that there were plans to acquire more helicopters and arms to stamp out the Maoist insurgency in the country. Four helicopters, two each from India and Russia, have been acquired already.
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Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba told a wire agency on January 9 that there were plans to acquire more helicopters and arms to stamp out the Maoist insurgency in the country. Four helicopters, two each from India and Russia, have been acquired already.
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January - 18 
Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on January 18, visiting US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, said that there is no room for the use of violence to create political change in a democracy. Earlier, the State Secretary had a meeting with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who briefed him on
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Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on January 18, visiting US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, said that there is no room for the use of violence to create political change in a democracy. Earlier, the State Secretary had a meeting with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who briefed him on the current state of events in Nepal and the government’s campaign against Maoist rebels.
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January - 23 
India is prepared to help Nepal by all possible means in its fight against the Maoist insurgents, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal said on January 23 in Kathmandu. "We have been helping Nepal in all possible ways. Whatever help Nepal asks us for we are prepared to extend it to control Maoist terrorism
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India is prepared to help Nepal by all possible means in its fight against the Maoist insurgents, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal said on January 23 in Kathmandu. "We have been helping Nepal in all possible ways. Whatever help Nepal asks us for we are prepared to extend it to control Maoist terrorism," I P Singh told reporters in Kathmandu. However, he ruled out the Indian army entering Nepal to help crush the insurgency. "No Indian army would come to Nepal to quell the Maoist terrorists…I can assure you that the Indian army will not leave their own country," he added.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, reacting to the Nepali government’s decision on regulating madrassas, NMEA’s Chairman, Salim Mian Ansari on February 1, said that the decision was a "gimmick done under the pressure of India and the US." Salim Ansari who is also a member of the main opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Un
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Meanwhile, reacting to the Nepali government’s decision on regulating madrassas, NMEA’s Chairman, Salim Mian Ansari on February 1, said that the decision was a "gimmick done under the pressure of India and the US." Salim Ansari who is also a member of the main opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) clarified that "If the government only tries to scrutinise the functioning of the madrasas, then I would say the move is certainly dictated by India and the US,". He demanded that the government first recognise the curriculum of the madrasas and allocate budget for them and take steps for their modernisation before checking their finances and other details. Reacting to reported Indian accusation that some madrassas have links with Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence, the NMEA Chairman claimed that this was a mere false propaganda
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February - 1 
Speaking in Kathmandu on February 1, Minister of State for Home, Devendra Raj Kandel said that counter-insurgency operations by security forces has so far failed to arrest the top Maoist rebel leadership in the country. He however said that the overall law and order situation in the country has impr
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Speaking in Kathmandu on February 1, Minister of State for Home, Devendra Raj Kandel said that counter-insurgency operations by security forces has so far failed to arrest the top Maoist rebel leadership in the country. He however said that the overall law and order situation in the country has improved due to the operations. Providing statistics, the minister said that 524 police personnel, 443 civilians and an estimated 1318 Maoists have been killed since the rebels began their insurgency in February 1996. He, however, did not provide the casualty figures suffered by the Royal Nepal Army, which has been deployed in counter-insurgency operations since November 2001. He added that 1,061 police and 939 civilians were injured during the six-year-old insurgency while 330 people have been displaced from their home.
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February - 7 
Nepal Home Secretary Keshav Pradhan Bhandari on February 7, assured India that his country would extend full co-operation in putting an end to terrorist activities aimed against India from its soil. At the conclusion of two-day Secretary-level talks between the two countries, it was also decided to
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Nepal Home Secretary Keshav Pradhan Bhandari on February 7, assured India that his country would extend full co-operation in putting an end to terrorist activities aimed against India from its soil. At the conclusion of two-day Secretary-level talks between the two countries, it was also decided to make concerted efforts to curb crime and terrorism along the Indo-Nepal border. The Indian side reportedly expressed concern over the mushrooming of madrassas (religious seminaries) on the Nepal border as several such premises groomed and harboured terrorists and asked the Nepali side to ensure that they do not brainwash people. Speaking to the media after the talks, Union Home Secretary, Kamal Pande, said that India had conveyed its concern to Nepalese authorities "about activities inimical to our security interests from Nepalese soil, including the activities of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), circulation of fake currency and transmission of RDX". Bhandari, on his part, appreciated India’s co-operation in dealing with Maoist insurgency in Nepal.
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February - 23 
According to media reports Nepal government suspects the involvement of Indian left-wing extremist, Naxalite groups, particularly the People’s War Group (PWG), in recent Maoist attacks on Nepal’s security establishments. A senior Nepalese government official was quoted as saying, "We are verifying r
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According to media reports Nepal government suspects the involvement of Indian left-wing extremist, Naxalite groups, particularly the People’s War Group (PWG), in recent Maoist attacks on Nepal’s security establishments. A senior Nepalese government official was quoted as saying, "We are verifying reports about the presence of non-Nepalese during the February 16 Maoist raids in Achham district. This has again made us look into the Maoist links with Indian radicals more thoroughly." The official said, "There were 10 people who were tall and dark and did not speak Nepali or any dialect spoken in western Nepal….It is this group who especially handled sophisticated weapons and kept on firing at Army helicopters carrying reinforcements"
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March - 5 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba reiterated on March 5 that there would be no negotiations with Maoist insurgents until they surrendered their weapons. "There will be no talks with the terrorists who deceived me. They have to first surrender their weapons," he told the media in Kathmandu, and added
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba reiterated on March 5 that there would be no negotiations with Maoist insurgents until they surrendered their weapons. "There will be no talks with the terrorists who deceived me. They have to first surrender their weapons," he told the media in Kathmandu, and added, "Peace is the first prerequisite for development. The priority of the government is to control corruption, terrorism and restore peace".
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March - 15 
Nepalese Finance Minister Ramsharan Mahat said at a press meeting in Kathmandu, on March 15, that the Maoist insurgents were receiving assistance and shelter from terrorist groups based in India. "Nepalese terrorists are a part of international terrorist groups," Mahat said and went on to add, "Indi
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Nepalese Finance Minister Ramsharan Mahat said at a press meeting in Kathmandu, on March 15, that the Maoist insurgents were receiving assistance and shelter from terrorist groups based in India. "Nepalese terrorists are a part of international terrorist groups," Mahat said and went on to add, "India's help to fight terrorists will be very important for Nepal". At the same meeting, he announced that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will be paying a week-long visit to India and would discuss the matter of seeking India’s assistance in combating the insurgency in Nepal.
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March - 16 
The President of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, in a press statement dated March 12, said he was willing to resume negotiations with the government after calling a cease-fire, Nepalese media said on March 16. "We are ready to call a cease-fire and resume political dialog
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The President of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, in a press statement dated March 12, said he was willing to resume negotiations with the government after calling a cease-fire, Nepalese media said on March 16. "We are ready to call a cease-fire and resume political dialogue on conditions that a positive political way out can be found," Prachanda was quoted as saying. He said forming an interim government and holding elections to the Constituent Assembly were the immediate demands of his party. The insurgents in November 2001 walked away from the then ongoing talks and resumed their spree violence by launching a bloody attack on the Army barracks in Ghorai, killing 30 troops.
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March - 18 
According to Nepalese official sources, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will seek more Indian support for the fight against Maoist insurgents during his five-day visit to India starting March 20. In his talks with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the Nepalese Prime Minister is expect
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According to Nepalese official sources, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will seek more Indian support for the fight against Maoist insurgents during his five-day visit to India starting March 20. In his talks with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the Nepalese Prime Minister is expected to exchange views on the red corridor running from Nepal into India through Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Nepal in the past expressed its concerns over Maoist training camps in India from where rebels find easy access to Nepal across a porous border. India recently provided two helicopters to help Nepal fight the insurgents after they stepped up their violent campaign to oust the constitutional monarchy and install a one-party communist republic. Deputy Foreign Minister Arjun Jung Bahadur Singh, while speaking to the media in Kathmandu on March 18, said, “We will thank them for their support and seek Indian help in fighting the Maoists”. He said Nepal faced a shortage of ‘means and resources’ in battling the guerrillas and needed international support.
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March - 18 
Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) president Sudip Pathak said on March 18 at a press conference in Kathmandu that both the government and the Maoist insurgents had approached his organisation to explore the possibility of both the sides resuming peace talks. He said both the parties were ‘t
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Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) president Sudip Pathak said on March 18 at a press conference in Kathmandu that both the government and the Maoist insurgents had approached his organisation to explore the possibility of both the sides resuming peace talks. He said both the parties were ‘testing the waters’. Pathak elaborated and said, "We are in regular contact with both the government and the Maoists and I am sure some breakthrough can be achieved within two weeks’ time. Besides, Pathak, others who have been sounded included Nepal Bar Association president Sindhu Nath Pyakurel and left-oriented journalist and intellectual Malla K Sundar, Kathmandu Post said, on March 19. Pathak further noted that he and his colleagues have ‘developed about two dozen plans’ to function as ‘models’ in solving the insurgency problem, but refused to go into the details.
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March - 21 
Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclos
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Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclosed, official sources indicated that both the countries have agreed for co-operation in intelligence sharing and border surveillance. Both the countries have also agreed to conclude their ongoing negotiations on a revised extradition treaty as also a treaty on mutual legal assistance. The treaties are expected to help India take action against Maoist leaders and sympathisers based in India. India has also reportedly conveyed its concern to Nepal on the activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directed against India on Nepalese soil and ISI infiltration into India through Nepal. These concerns were conveyed to Deuba when Union Home Minister L K Advani called on him on March 21. Deuba also met the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister, the Commerce Minister and the Defence Minister. Talking to the media, after the ceremonial reception was accorded to Deuba, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said, "I am confident that with each other’s cooperation, we will be successful in combating terrorism".
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March - 22 
Speaking to the state-run Nepal Television from India, where he is on a six-day state visit, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said foreign troops would not be brought into Nepal to fight the Maoist insurgents. He also disclosed that his Indian counterpart Atal Behari Vajpayee had a ‘positive out
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Speaking to the state-run Nepal Television from India, where he is on a six-day state visit, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said foreign troops would not be brought into Nepal to fight the Maoist insurgents. He also disclosed that his Indian counterpart Atal Behari Vajpayee had a ‘positive outlook’ to the insurgency problem in Nepal and that India had assured full cooperation to stop the smuggling of arms and explosives by the Maoists into Nepal from India. India had assured Nepal of training and providing arms and equipment to tackle the Maoist insurgency, Deuba said, on March 22. Deuba would be going to the eastern Indian metropolis of Kolkata where he would be meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhttacharya to seek cooperation in intelligence sharing, among others, reports said, on March 22.
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March - 22 March - 23
A Defence Ministry announcement on March 23 said nine more Maoists insurgents were killed in ‘fresh military operations’. Central advisor and chief of the Siraha and Saptari districts, was among two rebels killed on March 22 in a search operation in Saptari. A foreign pistol, bullets and money were
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A Defence Ministry announcement on March 23 said nine more Maoists insurgents were killed in ‘fresh military operations’. Central advisor and chief of the Siraha and Saptari districts, was among two rebels killed on March 22 in a search operation in Saptari. A foreign pistol, bullets and money were recovered from them. Besides, two insurgents were killed in Kailai and one in Dang and Myagdi. Security forces recovered guns, weapons, explosives and socket bombs from them. The announcement added that the Maoist insurgents have suffered big reverses as many central, district and area leaders have been killed after security forces identified rebel training centres and shelters and attacked them.
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April - 2 
The Minister of State for Home, Debendra Raj Kandel, informed the Parliament on April 2 that the Maoists’ attempt to disrupt the annual school leaving certificate examinations was foiled by the security forces (SFs).
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The Minister of State for Home, Debendra Raj Kandel, informed the Parliament on April 2 that the Maoists’ attempt to disrupt the annual school leaving certificate examinations was foiled by the security forces (SFs).
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April - 7 
According to media reports on April 7, quoting sources at the Home Ministry, Nepali officials from the border district of Terai joined the Indian counterparts at Patna to discuss the means of countering cross-border terrorism. Indian Home Secretary Kamal Pandey is reported to have assured the Nepal
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According to media reports on April 7, quoting sources at the Home Ministry, Nepali officials from the border district of Terai joined the Indian counterparts at Patna to discuss the means of countering cross-border terrorism. Indian Home Secretary Kamal Pandey is reported to have assured the Nepali officials that India would keep vigilance and stop the Maoists from using its territory against Nepal.
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April - 8 
European Union (EU) ambassadors in Nepal in a statement issued on April 8, condemned the escalating violence by Maoist rebels targeting infrastructure terming it as a "deliberate attempt to undermine the development of Nepal and the economic livelihood of its ordinary people," The envoys are also
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European Union (EU) ambassadors in Nepal in a statement issued on April 8, condemned the escalating violence by Maoist rebels targeting infrastructure terming it as a "deliberate attempt to undermine the development of Nepal and the economic livelihood of its ordinary people," The envoys are also reported to have asked the rebels to end violence, lay down arms and return to the negotiating table to join the political mainstream with other political parties and groups.
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April - 9 
In a separate development, the National Human Rights Commission on April 9 expressed the urgency to call a cease-fire immediately and resume peace talks to address the problems posed by insurgency. Speaking in Katmandu, the Chairman Nain Bahadur Khatri said that the political parties must honestly s
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In a separate development, the National Human Rights Commission on April 9 expressed the urgency to call a cease-fire immediately and resume peace talks to address the problems posed by insurgency. Speaking in Katmandu, the Chairman Nain Bahadur Khatri said that the political parties must honestly show some flexibility and thereby initiate steps to hold peace talks with the Maoists.
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April - 12 
The government has denied media reports that it is planning to hold talks with the Maoists. Speaking in Pokhara on April 12, Minister for Information and Communications Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said the government had no plans to meet representatives of the Maoists either in the country or outside.
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The government has denied media reports that it is planning to hold talks with the Maoists. Speaking in Pokhara on April 12, Minister for Information and Communications Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said the government had no plans to meet representatives of the Maoists either in the country or outside. He also said the government had not requested anyone for mediation role. He said the Maoists should first give up violence, disarm and join the mainstream politics and only then the government will hold talks with the Maoists. He however added, "there is no such indications from the Maoists as yet."
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April - 16 
Minister of State for Home Debendra Raj Kandel has said that at least 150 rebels could have been killed in the four-hour long gun battle.
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Minister of State for Home Debendra Raj Kandel has said that at least 150 rebels could have been killed in the four-hour long gun battle.
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April - 19 
The Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka on April 19 said that the government would not hold talks with the Maoists until they surrendered their arms.
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The Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka on April 19 said that the government would not hold talks with the Maoists until they surrendered their arms.
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April - 23 
It might be added that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has, in his public utterances, been ruling out peace talks with the Maoist insurgent.
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It might be added that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has, in his public utterances, been ruling out peace talks with the Maoist insurgent.
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April - 23 
Nepali Congress president and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said on April 23, in Kathmandu, the government should not rule out holding peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, and added that insurgency stricken countries across the world have surmounted the problem through talks. Addre
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Nepali Congress president and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said on April 23, in Kathmandu, the government should not rule out holding peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, and added that insurgency stricken countries across the world have surmounted the problem through talks. Addressing his party’s representatives in Parliament, Koirala said, "You all must go back to your villages and must boost the morale of your fellow citizens to fight against terrorism".
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April - 29 
On April 29, Minister for Communications and government spokesman Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said "The lifeline of terrorists has been cut off. With the waning strength of the terrorists, they are humiliated and discouraged. So they are now targeting development infrastructure, hospitals, ambulances a
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On April 29, Minister for Communications and government spokesman Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta said "The lifeline of terrorists has been cut off. With the waning strength of the terrorists, they are humiliated and discouraged. So they are now targeting development infrastructure, hospitals, ambulances and communications systems in their attacks violating all rules of war," the Minister said.
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April - 30 
A total of 240 civil police and 40 armed police have been killed following the declaration of a state of emergency in Nepal on November 26, 2001 Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka informed the State Affairs Committee of Parliament, on April 30. It has already been reported that 100 troops have been k
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A total of 240 civil police and 40 armed police have been killed following the declaration of a state of emergency in Nepal on November 26, 2001 Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka informed the State Affairs Committee of Parliament, on April 30. It has already been reported that 100 troops have been killed during the same period. He said nearly NR 112 million had already been distributed in the form of relief packages to the families of the dead policemen. Similarly victims of Maoist violence have been given NR 48 million while 120 of the injured have been given financial assistance. He also informed the Committee that a total of 15,000 armed police had already been trained and 11,000 more would be trained in the next two years.
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April - 30 
Reports said, Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, in a press statement that the insurgents "hold a positive view on the call for peace talks made by political parties, intellectuals and others.
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Reports said, Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, in a press statement that the insurgents "hold a positive view on the call for peace talks made by political parties, intellectuals and others.
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May - 1 
Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat said the Royal Nepal Army has asked for nine helicopters and the police eight, which was beyond the financial capabilities of the country. The defence budget of the country has now 14 per cent from the intended nine per cent of the total budget. Also, 1000 de
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Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat said the Royal Nepal Army has asked for nine helicopters and the police eight, which was beyond the financial capabilities of the country. The defence budget of the country has now 14 per cent from the intended nine per cent of the total budget. Also, 1000 detonators and one ton of explosives have been recovered from the insurgents in the Pokhara area alone since November 26.
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May - 3 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on May 3 ruled out talks with the insurgents whose violent campaign has left 3500 people dead in more than six years since the insurgency began in 1996. "There can be no talks until they surrender their weapons. They have to end the violence," Deuba said at a public
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on May 3 ruled out talks with the insurgents whose violent campaign has left 3500 people dead in more than six years since the insurgency began in 1996. "There can be no talks until they surrender their weapons. They have to end the violence," Deuba said at a public meeting in the capital Kathmandu.
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May - 4 
The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) Headquarters said, on May 4, that it fully supported the government’s stand that there should be no talks with the Maoist insurgents until they surrendered their arms. "It will be proper to hold talks on the issues as to what kind of action should be taken against the terr
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The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) Headquarters said, on May 4, that it fully supported the government’s stand that there should be no talks with the Maoist insurgents until they surrendered their arms. "It will be proper to hold talks on the issues as to what kind of action should be taken against the terrorists or to grant general amnesty only after the terrorists ask for forgiveness from the victimized nationalists and surrender themselves," the RNA said. It has also called upon the media to remain alert against the conspiracy of the insurgents.
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May - 10 
Speaking at the 27th Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) on Children, on May 10, the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said he preferred dialogue to solve the Maoist insurgency problem. Deuba said, "We prefer dialogue to resolve the problem and are prepared for it. Once betr
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Speaking at the 27th Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) on Children, on May 10, the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said he preferred dialogue to solve the Maoist insurgency problem. Deuba said, "We prefer dialogue to resolve the problem and are prepared for it. Once betrayed, we want to make sure the Maoists renounce violence and lay down their arms before fresh talks begin". A day earlier Deuba had said that there was no question of any talks with the Maoist insurgents. His remarks followed an offer by the insurgent leader ‘comrade Prachanda’ of a cease-fire with the government.
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May - 12 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, reports said on May 12, told the BBC Nepali Service that he has rejected the cease-fire offered by the Maoist insurgents and declared that talks will not be held with them unless they surrender arms. "I have asked the Maoists not to surrender themselves but to surr
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, reports said on May 12, told the BBC Nepali Service that he has rejected the cease-fire offered by the Maoist insurgents and declared that talks will not be held with them unless they surrender arms. "I have asked the Maoists not to surrender themselves but to surrender their arms," Deuba said in the interview.
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May - 13 
Speaker Taranath Ranabhat said on May 13 that though the Constitution has provisions to extend the emergency by another six months it is unlikely that the emergency would be extended. The emergency declared on November 26, 2001 will come to an end on May 24. As the government has not shown any int
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Speaker Taranath Ranabhat said on May 13 that though the Constitution has provisions to extend the emergency by another six months it is unlikely that the emergency would be extended. The emergency declared on November 26, 2001 will come to an end on May 24. As the government has not shown any interest to call the House session within the stipulated time period in order to complete the parliamentary procedures, it is unlikely that the emergency will be extended, said Ranabhat. According to Constitutional provisions, a two-third majority of the sitting House of Representatives must endorse the proposal to extend the emergency.
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May - 15 
Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on May 15 in Kathmandu that the United Kingdom has called for a meeting of an international coalition against Maoists (left-wing extremists) in London on June 18 and 19, 2002 to draw support and this would help Nepal's war against the Maoist insurgents
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Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on May 15 in Kathmandu that the United Kingdom has called for a meeting of an international coalition against Maoists (left-wing extremists) in London on June 18 and 19, 2002 to draw support and this would help Nepal's war against the Maoist insurgents. The Prime Minister also said he had received moral, material and financial support from US President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair in his meetings with the two leaders. Deuba further stated that he will also visit Russia and China to seek support for the war against the Maoist insurgents He, however, added emphatically that foreign troops would not be stationed on Nepal’s soil. He was, besides, non-committal on whether the government the state of Emergency now I force in Nepal.
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May - 16 
Army Chief General S Padmanabhan was quoted by news agencies as saying in Kathmandu on May 16, that ‘‘the time for action had come’’. The Defence ministry claimed that there are ample proofs pointing Pakistan’s hand in the Kaluchak carnage
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Army Chief General S Padmanabhan was quoted by news agencies as saying in Kathmandu on May 16, that ‘‘the time for action had come’’. The Defence ministry claimed that there are ample proofs pointing Pakistan’s hand in the Kaluchak carnage
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May - 16 
Leader of the Maoist insurgents Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports on May 16 said, to find a negotiate solution to the insurgency problem. The offer was made several days after the insurgents said two previous offers for peace talks were hoaxes. "The offer has been signed by Pra
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Leader of the Maoist insurgents Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports on May 16 said, to find a negotiate solution to the insurgency problem. The offer was made several days after the insurgents said two previous offers for peace talks were hoaxes. "The offer has been signed by Prachanda. If the offer [the newest offer] is a hoax, they will now have to say that the signature is forged," a central committee member of the main Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United Marxist Leninist [CPN-UML] said, on May 16. The offer was also sent to six more political parties’ offices, reports further said.
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May - 22 
Government spokesman and Minister for Information and Communications Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said immediately after the dissolution that it "was unavoidable to protect the Prime Ministerial system and democracy".
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Government spokesman and Minister for Information and Communications Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said immediately after the dissolution that it "was unavoidable to protect the Prime Ministerial system and democracy".
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May - 26 
The ruling Nepali Congress, reports said, had expelled for three years Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba from the ordinary membership of the party on May 26 for dissolving Parliament and calling for mid-term polls, without consulting the party leadership, which the parry said was in violation of the
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The ruling Nepali Congress, reports said, had expelled for three years Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba from the ordinary membership of the party on May 26 for dissolving Parliament and calling for mid-term polls, without consulting the party leadership, which the parry said was in violation of the party’s constitution. Deuba recommended the dissolution of the House when he doubted he would not secure the required to majority to extend the state of Emergency, which has since expired on May 25. Reports indicate an executive order might now be moved to extend the Emergency for a period of three months
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May - 27 
King Gyanendra of Nepal had, on May 27, extended the state of Emergency, which had lapsed on May 25, for a further period of three months, upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, reports said, quoting the Royal Palace. Stating that Emergency had be declared because of the gr
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King Gyanendra of Nepal had, on May 27, extended the state of Emergency, which had lapsed on May 25, for a further period of three months, upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, reports said, quoting the Royal Palace. Stating that Emergency had be declared because of the grave situation created by the Maoist insurgents, the Palace said, fundamental rights, except the right to habeus corpus, have been suspended.
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June - 9 
Ruling Nepali Congress party president and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, on June 9, denied he has met with leaders of Maoist insurgents in New Delhi, India. Reports claimed Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes helped in orgainising the meeting to defuse the worst internal crisis i
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Ruling Nepali Congress party president and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, on June 9, denied he has met with leaders of Maoist insurgents in New Delhi, India. Reports claimed Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes helped in orgainising the meeting to defuse the worst internal crisis in Nepal. He said he had met with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, but denied having met with Fernandes or the insurgents.
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June - 17 
Bhutanese refugees demand announcement of citizenship verification results Bhutanese of Nepalese origin rendered refugees and living in seven camps in eastern Nepal since 1990 demanded both Bhutan and Nepal to announce the results of the verification of refugees that has earlier been carried out.
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Bhutanese refugees demand announcement of citizenship verification results Bhutanese of Nepalese origin rendered refugees and living in seven camps in eastern Nepal since 1990 demanded both Bhutan and Nepal to announce the results of the verification of refugees that has earlier been carried out. Association of Human Rights Activists (Bhutan) spokesperson Ratan Gazmere said on June 16, "We have presented the proof that we are Bhutanese citizens and want to return home". The refugees––people of Nepalese origin––are those who were evicted by the Royal Government of Bhutan on charges that they were not its citizens but had illegally settled in Bhutan. On the other hand, the refugees claim that they are citizens of Bhutan but have been forcibly evicted. After several rounds of talks between the governments of Bhutan and Nepal a joint-verification process was initiated to determine who among the refugees were, indeed, citizens of Bhutan. The joint verification team had interviewed 1,933 families until December 15, 2001 at the Khudnabari refugee camp.
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June - 20 
The Nepalese King, Gyanendra, on June 20, during a television interview, appreciated India for understanding Nepal's concerns over the Maoist insurgency and also sought the support of all friendly countries in its endeavour to eliminate the insurgency problem.
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The Nepalese King, Gyanendra, on June 20, during a television interview, appreciated India for understanding Nepal's concerns over the Maoist insurgency and also sought the support of all friendly countries in its endeavour to eliminate the insurgency problem.
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June - 23 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on June 23, according to media reports on June 24, that his government’s efforts at securing international support against the Maoist insurgents are being misinterpreted. He was responding to an allegation by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala that th
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said, on June 23, according to media reports on June 24, that his government’s efforts at securing international support against the Maoist insurgents are being misinterpreted. He was responding to an allegation by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala that the security of Nepla was in foreign hands. "It is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to garner global support to defeat terrorism spreading within the country, this should not be misinterpreted," Deuba reportedly said. He also added, "It appears that Koirala just wants to see continuation of the bloodbath in the country, he has not been able to accept the success of the security forces, all he wants is to be in power."
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July - 21 
Former Chief of Army Staff General Satchit Shumsher Rana said on, July 21, the successes of counter-insurgency operations in the country makes him believe that the problem raised by Maoist insurgents is likely to be solved in a year. He, however, felt the Army needs to be extended the needed logisti
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Former Chief of Army Staff General Satchit Shumsher Rana said on, July 21, the successes of counter-insurgency operations in the country makes him believe that the problem raised by Maoist insurgents is likely to be solved in a year. He, however, felt the Army needs to be extended the needed logistics and support, besides regulating the open border with India.
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July - 24 
Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka was quoted as having said on July 24, "Although we have succeeded in curbing their (insurgents) activities in other districts, they still control Rolpa, Rukum, Jajarkot and Kalikot."
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Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka was quoted as having said on July 24, "Although we have succeeded in curbing their (insurgents) activities in other districts, they still control Rolpa, Rukum, Jajarkot and Kalikot."
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July - 29 July - 30
The Defence Ministry said, on July 30, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead two Maoist insurgents, including a woman, in Jhapa and Dhangadi on July 29. The insurgent slain in Jhapa was a district committee secretary.
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The Defence Ministry said, on July 30, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead two Maoist insurgents, including a woman, in Jhapa and Dhangadi on July 29. The insurgent slain in Jhapa was a district committee secretary.
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July - 30 
Addressing party activists on July 30, in Nepalganj, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents were ‘welcome’ to take part in the forthcoming November 13- polls, but was skeptical. "They are just throwing a bait; the government will not bite it," Deuba said, and added that they ha
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Addressing party activists on July 30, in Nepalganj, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents were ‘welcome’ to take part in the forthcoming November 13- polls, but was skeptical. "They are just throwing a bait; the government will not bite it," Deuba said, and added that they have to lay-down arms if they wanted to participate in the elections.
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July - 31 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on July 31, reportedly announced that Emergency in the country would be lifted during the general elections due on November 13, a media report from Nepal said. The premier was speaking at a meeting organised by Nepal Press Union, in Banke. He also said the demand b
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on July 31, reportedly announced that Emergency in the country would be lifted during the general elections due on November 13, a media report from Nepal said. The premier was speaking at a meeting organised by Nepal Press Union, in Banke. He also said the demand by the Maoist insurgents for a constituent assembly is irrelevant.
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August - 5 
The Defence Ministry said, on August 6, troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed six Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts on August 5.Three insurgents were shot dead in Pyuthan. Two more were killed in Dhading, while another was shot dead in Nuwakot.
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The Defence Ministry said, on August 6, troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed six Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts on August 5.Three insurgents were shot dead in Pyuthan. Two more were killed in Dhading, while another was shot dead in Nuwakot.
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August - 6 August - 7
The Defence Ministry said, on August 7, a total number of 86 Maoist insurgents surrendered in Kavre, Bhaktapur and Khotang, on August 6. While 72 surrendered in Kavre and Bhaktapur, 14 surrendered in Khotang.
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The Defence Ministry said, on August 7, a total number of 86 Maoist insurgents surrendered in Kavre, Bhaktapur and Khotang, on August 6. While 72 surrendered in Kavre and Bhaktapur, 14 surrendered in Khotang.
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August - 10 
Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu, on August 10, Communications Minister Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta emphatically said there was no question of holding negotiations with the insurgents as long as military operations are being conducted against them. "There can be no talks while operations con
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Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu, on August 10, Communications Minister Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta emphatically said there was no question of holding negotiations with the insurgents as long as military operations are being conducted against them. "There can be no talks while operations continue," Gupta said. He reiterated the government-stand that surrender of arms by the insurgents should precede the peace talks, if and when they were held. Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘Comrade’ Prachanda said in a statement published in the media on August 10 that the underground party was ready for peace talks, amid threats to disrupt the November 13-polls.
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August - 10 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts, on August 10. Seven insurgents were killed in two separate encounters––two in Mugu and five in Khyatyang, the Ministry said.
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts, on August 10. Seven insurgents were killed in two separate encounters––two in Mugu and five in Khyatyang, the Ministry said.
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August - 11 August - 12
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 14 Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts on August 11 and 12.10 insurgents were shot dead on August 12 in an encounter following a raid on an insurgent’s shelter in Banke, far-west Nepal. Another insurgent was killed in
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 14 Maoist insurgents in operations in three districts on August 11 and 12.10 insurgents were shot dead on August 12 in an encounter following a raid on an insurgent’s shelter in Banke, far-west Nepal. Another insurgent was killed in an encounter in Dhading while three were shot dead in Rolpa, in operations on August 11.
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August - 13 
SF personnel also reportedly recovered logistics support, socket bombs, communist literature, guns and spares and combat dresses during search operations in Taplejung, Sarlahi and Sindhupalchowk on August 13, the Defence Ministry said.
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SF personnel also reportedly recovered logistics support, socket bombs, communist literature, guns and spares and combat dresses during search operations in Taplejung, Sarlahi and Sindhupalchowk on August 13, the Defence Ministry said.
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August - 13 August - 14
Security forces (SF) killed six Maoist insurgents in the Panchthar and Rukum districts in continuing operations on August 13 and 14, according to a Defence Ministry statement. Four Maoists including ‘area committee member’ Bal Bahadur Pun of Chunawang was killed in Rukum on August 14. Meanwhile, two
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Security forces (SF) killed six Maoist insurgents in the Panchthar and Rukum districts in continuing operations on August 13 and 14, according to a Defence Ministry statement. Four Maoists including ‘area committee member’ Bal Bahadur Pun of Chunawang was killed in Rukum on August 14. Meanwhile, two more Maoists were killed in Panchthar on August 13. SF personnel also recovered an unspecified number of guns, pistols, explosives, material to prepare booby traps, 13 sleeping bags and socket bombs from the incident sites.
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August - 14 
Foreign Ministry officials said on August 14 that the forthcoming meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ministers scheduled to be held on August 21 and 22 will discuss ways and means of combating terrorism in the region extensively. Nepalese Foreign Secretary Madhu Rama
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Foreign Ministry officials said on August 14 that the forthcoming meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ministers scheduled to be held on August 21 and 22 will discuss ways and means of combating terrorism in the region extensively. Nepalese Foreign Secretary Madhu Raman Acharya said, "The focus of the discussion will be on keeping up the existing inter-state cooperation to curb terrorism".
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August - 15 
A Defence Ministry release of August 15 said, two Maoist insurgents, including an ‘area committee member’ were killed in Jumla and one each in Rolpa and Dhading districts in separate encounters. Two security force (SF) personnel of a patrol party were also injured in the Dhading encounter. An unspec
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A Defence Ministry release of August 15 said, two Maoist insurgents, including an ‘area committee member’ were killed in Jumla and one each in Rolpa and Dhading districts in separate encounters. Two security force (SF) personnel of a patrol party were also injured in the Dhading encounter. An unspecified number of arms and explosives, equipment to make booby traps and Rs.35, 280 in Nepalese currency were also seized from the encounter sites.
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August - 15 
According to a media report of August 16, Mukti Pradhan, nominated member of Maoist insurgents' United Revolutionary Peoples’ Council (URPC) in statement to the press has declared his dissociation from the party and the 'people’s central government'. He said on August 15, "I was forced to become a m
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According to a media report of August 16, Mukti Pradhan, nominated member of Maoist insurgents' United Revolutionary Peoples’ Council (URPC) in statement to the press has declared his dissociation from the party and the 'people’s central government'. He said on August 15, "I was forced to become a member of the Council and I was not informed about my nomination."
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August - 15 
Army spokesperson, Col. Dipak Gurung, while talking to media on August 15, said that approximately 2,290 Maoist insurgents were killed in various encounters across the country since November 23, 2001. However, the number could be as high as 3,100, he added.
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Army spokesperson, Col. Dipak Gurung, while talking to media on August 15, said that approximately 2,290 Maoist insurgents were killed in various encounters across the country since November 23, 2001. However, the number could be as high as 3,100, he added.
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August - 15 August - 16
The Defence Ministry said six Maoists, including two women cadres, were killed, while a soldier of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) was injured in clashes between the Maoist insurgents and RNA troops in Kanchanpur, on August 15 and August 16. Among those killed was an Area Committee Member of Maoist insur
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The Defence Ministry said six Maoists, including two women cadres, were killed, while a soldier of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) was injured in clashes between the Maoist insurgents and RNA troops in Kanchanpur, on August 15 and August 16. Among those killed was an Area Committee Member of Maoist insurgents.
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August - 16 
Reports from Nepal said the British government has extended an assistance of pound sterling 6.5 million to Nepal to fight the Maoist insurgents. The money would be used to purchase military hardware, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was quoted as having said to media sources, on August 16. Deuba al
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Reports from Nepal said the British government has extended an assistance of pound sterling 6.5 million to Nepal to fight the Maoist insurgents. The money would be used to purchase military hardware, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was quoted as having said to media sources, on August 16. Deuba also thanked Britain for its assistance and for convening a meeting, in July 2002, of donors to help Nepal fight the insurgents. The United States has already provided US$ 20 million in assistance to Nepal to fight the Maoists.
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August - 16 
Unnamed officials in eastern Nepal said, on August 18, Maoist insurgents have shot dead the son of former Minister Malla, who represented the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, on August 16. The killers were mostly women cadres of a group of insurgents numbering over 12. The deceased was known as 'Sher-e-D
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Unnamed officials in eastern Nepal said, on August 18, Maoist insurgents have shot dead the son of former Minister Malla, who represented the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, on August 16. The killers were mostly women cadres of a group of insurgents numbering over 12. The deceased was known as 'Sher-e-Dhanusha' (lion of Dhanusha), to which he belonged. Reports also said two more persons were killed by the insurgents, but gave no details.
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August - 17 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents, including two women cadres, in operations at three places, on August 17. Two insurgents were killed in Chimchock. Two more––women cadres, one of them a commander––were shot dead in Lapa. A fifth was killed
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents, including two women cadres, in operations at three places, on August 17. Two insurgents were killed in Chimchock. Two more––women cadres, one of them a commander––were shot dead in Lapa. A fifth was killed in Salyan.
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August - 17 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead three Maoist insurgents, including an Area Commander, in an encounter in Siraha, on August 17. Also, a woman cadre, Mira Bishwakarma alias Yamul, was killed in Okhle in Baglung district, on August 17. The insurgents also reportedly s
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead three Maoist insurgents, including an Area Commander, in an encounter in Siraha, on August 17. Also, a woman cadre, Mira Bishwakarma alias Yamul, was killed in Okhle in Baglung district, on August 17. The insurgents also reportedly suffered reverses in clashes, on August 17, in Kalikot. Details of the clashes are awaited.
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August - 18 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in operations in four districts on August 18. Five insurgents were killed at a shelter in Banke. An Area Committee member was shot dead in Myagdhi while another insurgent was killed in Surkhet. Yet two more in
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in operations in four districts on August 18. Five insurgents were killed at a shelter in Banke. An Area Committee member was shot dead in Myagdhi while another insurgent was killed in Surkhet. Yet two more insurgents were killed in Rautahat.
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August - 20 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 30 Maoist insurgents on August 20, in Thawang village, Rolpa. It also claimed it was the biggest operation the Army has conducted since May 27, 2002. A government soldier was killed and three more injured while 60 insurgents reported
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 30 Maoist insurgents on August 20, in Thawang village, Rolpa. It also claimed it was the biggest operation the Army has conducted since May 27, 2002. A government soldier was killed and three more injured while 60 insurgents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack. The Army’s counter-offensive followed an attack by the insurgents on a regular Army patrol. The site of the clashes was an insurgent training centre and several 'instructors' and an 'area commander' were among those killed.
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August - 22 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 10 Maoists in two separate operations on August 22.
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 10 Maoists in two separate operations on August 22.
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August - 24 
The Defence Ministry said security force (SF) personnel killed 10 Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, in Kailali and Bardia districts, on August 24. Five Maoists were killed in each of the two districts.
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The Defence Ministry said security force (SF) personnel killed 10 Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, in Kailali and Bardia districts, on August 24. Five Maoists were killed in each of the two districts.
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August - 24 
Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said on August 24 that India was ready to help "Nepal to any extent" in countering Maoist insurgency. He, however, did not disclose the nature of assistance Nepal has sought or what India had offered. "Areas of commonalties are vast. Problems
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Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said on August 24 that India was ready to help "Nepal to any extent" in countering Maoist insurgency. He, however, did not disclose the nature of assistance Nepal has sought or what India had offered. "Areas of commonalties are vast. Problems are small and limited and can be solved easily," he said. He also disclosed, "Nepal is working with determination and speed to curb ISI [Inter Services Intelligence, external intelligence agency of Pakistan] activities.
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August - 25 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead two Maoist insurgents in a search operation in the Doti jungles on August 25. An unspecified quantity of arms, explosives and socket bombs had been recovered from the site of the clashes.
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead two Maoist insurgents in a search operation in the Doti jungles on August 25. An unspecified quantity of arms, explosives and socket bombs had been recovered from the site of the clashes.
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August - 25 August - 27
The Defence Ministry, meanwhile, announced on August 28 that troops shot dead a Maoist in a search operation in Janaknagar, Bardia, on August 27. In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, two soldiers were shot dead in Taplejung and Pyuthan, on August 25 and August 27, a delayed report said.
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The Defence Ministry, meanwhile, announced on August 28 that troops shot dead a Maoist in a search operation in Janaknagar, Bardia, on August 27. In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, two soldiers were shot dead in Taplejung and Pyuthan, on August 25 and August 27, a delayed report said. Yet another report said 11 Maoist insurgents surrendered in Kavre, on August 27.
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August - 26 
Foreign Minister Michael justified the sale in a statement on August 25, and reiterated the same on August 26, besides adding that the sale was "ethical." He said, on August 26, at a news conference following talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposing the sale meant that Belgium was fail
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Foreign Minister Michael justified the sale in a statement on August 25, and reiterated the same on August 26, besides adding that the sale was "ethical." He said, on August 26, at a news conference following talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposing the sale meant that Belgium was failing in its duty to help "a young democracy that deserves a chance" against the insurgents. Besides, Deuba also met with European Commission president Romano Prodiand and the European Union promised to give 15 million Euros per year in aid to Nepal over the next five years to support democracy and to help victims of insurgency.
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August - 26 
Media reports from Nepal, quoting Agence France Presse, said, on August 26, sections among the Belgian society have expressed serious reservations on the proposed sale of weapons to the Nepalese government. Reportedly, arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN), headquartered near Liege, Walloon area
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Media reports from Nepal, quoting Agence France Presse, said, on August 26, sections among the Belgian society have expressed serious reservations on the proposed sale of weapons to the Nepalese government. Reportedly, arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale (FN), headquartered near Liege, Walloon area, has bagged the order for 5,500 machine guns. Reports said the debate in Belgium is, whether it would be justified on humanitarian grounds to supply weapons to a country where there is an armed conflict involving civilians. Government troops in Nepal are presently battling with left-wing extremists, the Maoist insurgents, who have launched what they call ‘people’s war’ in 1996. Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel reportedly has justified the sale and said, "The sale of arms, the production of arms is not immoral".
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August - 26 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead six Maoist insurgents, including senior district leaders, in Chitwan and Banke districts, on August 26. Three insurgents were killed in Raka, Chitwan, and three more in Banakat, Banke. Besides, 14 guns, a pistol, an air gun, medi
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead six Maoist insurgents, including senior district leaders, in Chitwan and Banke districts, on August 26. Three insurgents were killed in Raka, Chitwan, and three more in Banakat, Banke. Besides, 14 guns, a pistol, an air gun, medicine, a microphone and some combat dresses were recovered during searches in Surkhet and Kailali, on August 26. In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, the Agriculture Development Bank’s office was blasted Therathum.
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August - 27 
Media reports from Nepal said, on August 27, quoting the Agence France Presse, that Belgium’s Health and Environment Minister Magda Aelvoet, an ecologist, and who belongs to the Dutch-speaking Flemish community, quit the Cabinet opposing the sale of 5,500 machine guns to Nepal. Belgian Prime Ministe
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Media reports from Nepal said, on August 27, quoting the Agence France Presse, that Belgium’s Health and Environment Minister Magda Aelvoet, an ecologist, and who belongs to the Dutch-speaking Flemish community, quit the Cabinet opposing the sale of 5,500 machine guns to Nepal. Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt and Foreign Minister Louis Michael said they regretted the resignation. Nepal is fighting left-wing extremists, Maoist insurgents, since 1996, and since November 2001 the Army has been deployed for counter-insurgency operations.
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August - 30 
Reports from Nepal said suspected Maoist insurgents set-off two bombs outside the Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City office in Patan, very early in the morning today, August 30. Local residents said the bombs exploded with an interval of a few seconds. Confirmation of the nature of the blasts is awaited
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Reports from Nepal said suspected Maoist insurgents set-off two bombs outside the Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City office in Patan, very early in the morning today, August 30. Local residents said the bombs exploded with an interval of a few seconds. Confirmation of the nature of the blasts is awaited. Reports also held there were no fatalities or injuries to any one. An unnamed government official said socket bombs were hurled and added that the windows were shattered. The area has been cordoned-off.
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August - 30 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across four districts, on August 28 and August 29. Five insurgents were shot dead in retaliatory firing at Kailashnagar in Banke district. Three more insurgents were killed in the jungles in 900 Big
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across four districts, on August 28 and August 29. Five insurgents were shot dead in retaliatory firing at Kailashnagar in Banke district. Three more insurgents were killed in the jungles in 900 Bigha area, in Danusha. Reportedly, these three insurgents were involved in the murder of the son of former Minister Hem Bahadur Malla on August 16. Also, the Defence Ministry, on August 30, confirmed that six Maoist insurgents were killed, including at least one woman cadre, in an encounter in Kanchanpur, on August 28. Tyet another insurgent was shot dead in Jumla, on August 29, reports said.
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September - 5 
Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha said, in Pokhara, on September 5, that an additional 25,000 personnel would be recruited into the APF. The current strength of the APF is 11,000 personnel. He also revealed that personnel are being trained at 24 centers and have
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Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha said, in Pokhara, on September 5, that an additional 25,000 personnel would be recruited into the APF. The current strength of the APF is 11,000 personnel. He also revealed that personnel are being trained at 24 centers and have been deployed at 51 points in the country.
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September - 8 
Media reports from Nepal, on September 9, said the ‘state of Emergency might be re-promulgated' in the wake of repeated Maoist onslaughts beginning midnight September 8. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, who visited one of the sites of the clashes, Sandikharka, said the Cabinet was being compelled
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Media reports from Nepal, on September 9, said the ‘state of Emergency might be re-promulgated' in the wake of repeated Maoist onslaughts beginning midnight September 8. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, who visited one of the sites of the clashes, Sandikharka, said the Cabinet was being compelled to think of re-imposing the Emergency and has asked the Opposition to give a ‘serious thought’ to the matter.
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September - 8 
Nepalese Minister of State for Home Affairs Devendra Raj Kandel said, on September 8, today, that an estimated 40 police personnel have been killed and 19 more injured in an attack by Maoist insurgents in Sindhuli district, around midnight. The insurgents attacked the Bhimad police post in the easte
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Nepalese Minister of State for Home Affairs Devendra Raj Kandel said, on September 8, today, that an estimated 40 police personnel have been killed and 19 more injured in an attack by Maoist insurgents in Sindhuli district, around midnight. The insurgents attacked the Bhimad police post in the eastern district. Besides, 11 policemen are missing. Among those killed is police inspector Krishna Prasad Shrestha. Details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 11 
‘Comrade’ Prachanda, the chairman of the Maoist insurgents, in a statement signed on September 11, and sent to newspaper offices in Nepal said he was ready to declare cease-fire and participate in negotiations, provided that the government was willing to find a positive and peaceful solution.
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‘Comrade’ Prachanda, the chairman of the Maoist insurgents, in a statement signed on September 11, and sent to newspaper offices in Nepal said he was ready to declare cease-fire and participate in negotiations, provided that the government was willing to find a positive and peaceful solution.
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September - 13 
Besides, in a joint statement, on September 13, five left parties–– the Communist Party of Nepal [CPN]–Marxist, CPN (Marxist, Restructured), CPN (United), CPN (Marxist - Leninist - Maoist) and the Socialist Revolution of Nepal––have urged the Maoist insurgents to immediately declare cease-fire to cr
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Besides, in a joint statement, on September 13, five left parties–– the Communist Party of Nepal [CPN]–Marxist, CPN (Marxist, Restructured), CPN (United), CPN (Marxist - Leninist - Maoist) and the Socialist Revolution of Nepal––have urged the Maoist insurgents to immediately declare cease-fire to create the minimum environment for dialogue. Similarly, the CPN (Unity Centre - Masal) has urged both the government and the Maoists to initiate a dialogue.
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September - 13 
Narahari Acharya, a central member of the Nepali Congress faction led by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said, "… the latest cease-fire (offer) merits serious attention from all sides and it should not be brushed aside." At the same time, he agreed that the "Maoists suffer from crisis of
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Narahari Acharya, a central member of the Nepali Congress faction led by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said, "… the latest cease-fire (offer) merits serious attention from all sides and it should not be brushed aside." At the same time, he agreed that the "Maoists suffer from crisis of credibility’ with their relentless violence, extortion across the country". He further said, "All the political parties should get united to make concrete agenda and urge the Maoists to immediately declare cease-fire…Otherwise, Prachanda’s appeal holds no meaning and it could well be another ploy to betray us".
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September - 13 
Questioning the sincerity of the insurgents, Rashtriya Praja Party vice president Prakash Chandra Lohani said, "(the) Maoists are not true to their words. They talk for peaceful way out of the current crises but at the same time, they continue their extortion and killing spree. How can we believe on
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Questioning the sincerity of the insurgents, Rashtriya Praja Party vice president Prakash Chandra Lohani said, "(the) Maoists are not true to their words. They talk for peaceful way out of the current crises but at the same time, they continue their extortion and killing spree. How can we believe on such frequent proposals for talks?"
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September - 13 
Reports on September 13, however, said the government has turned-down the offer. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said, "The offer does not mention giving up weapons and (giving up) the demand for election of the constituent assembly. There is no possibility of talks in such a condition."
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Reports on September 13, however, said the government has turned-down the offer. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said, "The offer does not mention giving up weapons and (giving up) the demand for election of the constituent assembly. There is no possibility of talks in such a condition."
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September - 13 
Spokesperson of the Nepali Congress faction led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadir Deuba, Hom Nath Dahal, said the cease-fire offer is a familiar Maoist tactic. He said, "The government is positive for dialogue, but they (the insurgents) must unilaterally declare cease-fire to facilitate the prospects o
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Spokesperson of the Nepali Congress faction led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadir Deuba, Hom Nath Dahal, said the cease-fire offer is a familiar Maoist tactic. He said, "The government is positive for dialogue, but they (the insurgents) must unilaterally declare cease-fire to facilitate the prospects of dialogue... This will restore their credibility as well as help create an environment conducive to talks."
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September - 13 
The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist spokesperson Ishwor Pokhrel said, "There is contradiction in their words and actions. They have made similar offers in the past only to contradict them by action… They must prove it more credible by declaring a unilateral cease-fire an
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The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist spokesperson Ishwor Pokhrel said, "There is contradiction in their words and actions. They have made similar offers in the past only to contradict them by action… They must prove it more credible by declaring a unilateral cease-fire and if that happens, the government should give up its rigidly anti-dialogue posture ".
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September - 16 
Chairman of the Maoist insurgent’s party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports said, in a press statement on September 16 evening urged all "political forces loyal to the people" to pressure the government for a cease-fire and commence negotiations with the insurgents. The call was
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Chairman of the Maoist insurgent’s party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports said, in a press statement on September 16 evening urged all "political forces loyal to the people" to pressure the government for a cease-fire and commence negotiations with the insurgents. The call was issued in the backdrop of some political parties and leaders making a case for declaration of cease-fire and commencement of talks.
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September - 24 
In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process with the insurgents, who later walked out of it t
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In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process with the insurgents, who later walked out of it to re-launch the insurrection. "I was the one who initiated the efforts for peace talks and it is well known to all that the Maoists pulled out of the talks unilaterally," he said. He said elections would be held as scheduled in November, and brushed aside the apprehension that Maoist violence would hamper the polls. Deuba said, "The government is committed to defeat the forces of terrorism by all means and accordingly hold the elections in the specified date."
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September - 26 
"The parliament formed after the elections should be courageous enough to hold referendum for constituent assembly or the constitutional amendment to seek a political resolution of the present crisis, the meeting opined."
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"The parliament formed after the elections should be courageous enough to hold referendum for constituent assembly or the constitutional amendment to seek a political resolution of the present crisis, the meeting opined."
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September - 26 
The CWC asked Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure that there was a modicum of peace for the elections to be held. If that was not possible, the party suggested that he could defer the polls andmake some other constitutional arrangements. "The Deuba government must either maintain minimum environmen
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The CWC asked Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure that there was a modicum of peace for the elections to be held. If that was not possible, the party suggested that he could defer the polls andmake some other constitutional arrangements. "The Deuba government must either maintain minimum environment for the upcoming November polls or it should be ready to take other alternatives from within the Constitution." The meeting has also urged the government to postpone the November polls and form an all-party government to seek a peaceful resolution of the present crisis in case the government cannot hold fresh polls.
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October - 1 
Army spokesperson Col. Dipak Gurung said, on October 1, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least 100 Maoist insurgents and injured 500 more while pursuing them at their hideouts in Rolpa and Rukum, on September 11, 2002, from Argakanchi. At that time, the insurgents had inflicted heavy casu
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Army spokesperson Col. Dipak Gurung said, on October 1, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least 100 Maoist insurgents and injured 500 more while pursuing them at their hideouts in Rolpa and Rukum, on September 11, 2002, from Argakanchi. At that time, the insurgents had inflicted heavy casualties on troops.
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October - 4 
King Gyanendra of Nepal, on October 4 night, dismissed caretaker Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Cabinet from office, and assumed executive powers of the country. The impending mid-term polls to the National Assembly have been indefinitely deferred. Political parties have been asked to sen
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King Gyanendra of Nepal, on October 4 night, dismissed caretaker Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Cabinet from office, and assumed executive powers of the country. The impending mid-term polls to the National Assembly have been indefinitely deferred. Political parties have been asked to send the names of their representatives who the King said would be appointed to a proposed national government. In a televised address to the nation the King said the deteriorating law and order situation in the country and the inefficiency of the Prime Minister had compelled him to take the step. The King was apparently referring to the rising tide of violence by the Maoist insurgents and the inability of the security forces to contain it. The King said decision was based on Article 27 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal, which says: "His Majesty is to preserve and protect this Constitution by keeping in view the best interests and the welfare of the people of Nepal." The King, in his recorded videotape address, assured the country that he was committed to democracy and constitutional monarchy. "I am always committed to the welfare of Nepalis, constitutional monarchy and democracy," he reassured the people. During the entire duration of his address, the King made no mention of the Maoist insurgents at all.
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October - 4 October - 5
Deuba, on October 4, said his dismissal by the King was unconstitutional. Speaking to the media, he said the existing Constitution did not permit his removal. He said he would call an all-party meeting and would act according to their suggestions. Separately, Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Lenini
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Deuba, on October 4, said his dismissal by the King was unconstitutional. Speaking to the media, he said the existing Constitution did not permit his removal. He said he would call an all-party meeting and would act according to their suggestions. Separately, Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal said Deuba’s removal was 'extremely shocking'. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala said they would comment on the new development after a meeting of the Central Committee of their respective parties on October 5, today. The national government is likely to be put in place in five days’ time.
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October - 8 
The United States Embassy in Kathmandu on October 8 reportedly announced a humanitarian donation of $34,800 for victims of Maoist insurgency.
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The United States Embassy in Kathmandu on October 8 reportedly announced a humanitarian donation of $34,800 for victims of Maoist insurgency.
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October - 25 
A report in an English language daily, Kathmandu Post, on October 26, said Maoist insurgents chairman ‘comrade’ Prachanda called for a dialogue amongst the Maoist insurgents, political parties, the King and the intelligentsia to prevent what he called frittering away the gains of the ‘1990-pro-democ
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A report in an English language daily, Kathmandu Post, on October 26, said Maoist insurgents chairman ‘comrade’ Prachanda called for a dialogue amongst the Maoist insurgents, political parties, the King and the intelligentsia to prevent what he called frittering away the gains of the ‘1990-pro-democracy movement’. He criticised the King for assuming executive powers and said there could be no alteration to the constitutional provision that vests sovereignty in the people. In a signed statement Prachanda warned that the insurgents would continue with their campaign of violence if such a meeting was not called for, which he said was the ‘appropriate forum to deliberate on a new Constituent Assembly’. The proposed meeting would help resolve the crisis in the country, Parachanda argued, and declared, "The talk of dialogue against the backdrop of King Gyanendra’s recent move has made the situation quite complicated and confusing… What we want is that the real situation be made clear without any ill-intention or conspiracy." He called upon the King to ‘demonstrate the will to make sacrifice’ and call for a new Constituent Assembly that would frame a new Constitution. Prachanda also informed through his statement that the Maoist ‘people’s war’ was launched as the 1990 movement was "incomplete" and its achievements "insufficient".
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November - 13 
Maoist insurgents chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda and parallel government–– Revolutionary Peoples' Council––coordinator Babu Ram Bhattarai warned in a statement, on November 13, that they would continue with their insurgency unless a congenial atmosphere was created to find a s
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Maoist insurgents chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda and parallel government–– Revolutionary Peoples' Council––coordinator Babu Ram Bhattarai warned in a statement, on November 13, that they would continue with their insurgency unless a congenial atmosphere was created to find a solution to the political impasse in Nepal. They further claimed that the three-day general strike that concluded on November 12 was a success and this, they said, endorses their demand for a round table discussion for forming an interim government and holding elections to a new Constituent Assembly. The statement was issued following the November 12-statement of Social Welfare Minister Gore Bahadur that the government had opened all doors for the Maoist insurgents to come to the negotiating table. The insurgent leaders asked all political parties to join their insurgent movement to, what they called, ‘fulfill the demands of the people’
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November - 17 
Other reports said Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda apologized to the people for the death of two passengers and injuries to 22 more when a bus was blown up in an ambush in Halhale of Dolakha district, reports said on November 17. "We were sad to learn that a passenger bus was blown up
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Other reports said Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda apologized to the people for the death of two passengers and injuries to 22 more when a bus was blown up in an ambush in Halhale of Dolakha district, reports said on November 17. "We were sad to learn that a passenger bus was blown up in an ambush in Dolakha claiming the lives of two passengers and injuring 22 of them," Prachanda said in a statement. He also said a ‘probe’ would be ordered into the incident to ascertain the facts and let the people know if it was act meant to defame the insurgents.
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November - 18 
Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Badri Prasad Mandal asked in Biratnagar, on November 18, India to extradite Nepal’s Maoist insurgents hiding in that country. He said India should extradite the Maoists since the India’s Union government has already called them terrorists. He also expressed the governm
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Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Badri Prasad Mandal asked in Biratnagar, on November 18, India to extradite Nepal’s Maoist insurgents hiding in that country. He said India should extradite the Maoists since the India’s Union government has already called them terrorists. He also expressed the government’s willingness to hold talks with the insurgents, except on the monarchy and democracy.
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November - 25 
The Indian Embassy in Nepal said, on November 25, in a press release, that there was "no ambiguity" in the country’s policy towards the Maoist insurgents. Stating that there is "close cooperation between Nepal and India in meeting the common challenge posed by terrorists, whatever its source", the E
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The Indian Embassy in Nepal said, on November 25, in a press release, that there was "no ambiguity" in the country’s policy towards the Maoist insurgents. Stating that there is "close cooperation between Nepal and India in meeting the common challenge posed by terrorists, whatever its source", the Embassy declared cooperation included "assistance and support extended by India in order to strengthen the capabilities of Nepal to deal with the threat of terrorism." It further said India was apprehending and handing over Maoist insurgents to Nepal, irrespective of the standing of the insurgent––whether he was a leader or a low-level cadre. Reports said the statement by the Indian Embassy needed to be seen in the light of doubts expressed in certain sections in Nepal on India’s sincerity in extending help in tackling the Maoist insurgents.
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November - 26 
Media reports said the United States Embassy in Nepal disclosed, on November 26, that the Maoist insurgents have, in a release, threatened the Embassy, its staff, and American citizens residing in Nepal. The Embassy was quoted as saying, "While the Maoist press release states that Maoist actions are
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Media reports said the United States Embassy in Nepal disclosed, on November 26, that the Maoist insurgents have, in a release, threatened the Embassy, its staff, and American citizens residing in Nepal. The Embassy was quoted as saying, "While the Maoist press release states that Maoist actions are not targeted at foreign tourists, its repeated threatening references to the 'American Mission' implies a heightened risk for both official and private Americans in Nepal."
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December - 4 
Reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents, in a statement sent to media houses in the country, on December 3, offered to hold peace talks with the incumbent interim government. They also offered not to kill political activists or destroy development infrastructure. Reports, however, said the ins
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Reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents, in a statement sent to media houses in the country, on December 3, offered to hold peace talks with the incumbent interim government. They also offered not to kill political activists or destroy development infrastructure. Reports, however, said the insurgents did not set aside their demand for holding a round table conference, forming interim government and electing a new constituent assembly that would frame a new Constitution for the country. Reports said the insurgents have formed a committee to represent the insurgents at the talks, but did not mention its composition. Insurgents’ chairman ‘comrade’ Prachanda said in the statement, "We are ready to hold talks with all political forces including the current ruler of old regime."
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December - 4 
Reports said Minister for Information and Communications Ramesh Nath Pandey said a day later, on December 4, that the government was seriously studying the legality and reliability of the offer for talks.
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Reports said Minister for Information and Communications Ramesh Nath Pandey said a day later, on December 4, that the government was seriously studying the legality and reliability of the offer for talks.
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December - 10 
Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, on December 10, reportedly said, in Kathmandu, he favoured consultations with all political parties to apprise them of the political climate in the country and take initiative to hold elections to Parliament, at an early date. Chand also said a human rights g
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Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, on December 10, reportedly said, in Kathmandu, he favoured consultations with all political parties to apprise them of the political climate in the country and take initiative to hold elections to Parliament, at an early date. Chand also said a human rights group was mediating between the government and the Maoist insurgents to pave the way for peace talks.
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December - 14 
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, on December 14, threatened to put Maoist insurgents on the terrorist list if their violence continues. Speaking to media persons in Kathmandu, she said, "Although the Maoists have not been put on any terrorist list, this step
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Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, on December 14, threatened to put Maoist insurgents on the terrorist list if their violence continues. Speaking to media persons in Kathmandu, she said, "Although the Maoists have not been put on any terrorist list, this step may be taken into consideration if their violence continues unabated….We are concerned about the continuous violence in Nepal that seems to be exacerbated by the distance between political parties." She asked political parties "to take a united stand against the escalating political violence that is a threat to the democratic stability." Reiterating US support to Nepal in fight against Maoists, Rocca said, "Assistance will be in the form of a package including equipment, supplies and training for the Nepalese security forces. The training will also include a strong human rights element.
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December - 15 
Speaking at a programme organised by the Reporters' Club in Pokhara, Chand said the recent royal audience to the leaders of the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) could possibly help to address the existing crisis in the country. nepalnews.com am Dec 15
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Speaking at a programme organised by the Reporters' Club in Pokhara, Chand said the recent royal audience to the leaders of the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) could possibly help to address the existing crisis in the country. nepalnews.com am Dec 15
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December - 20 
Speaking to media persons in Kathmandu, on December 20, India’s Ambassador in Nepal Shyam Saran said there are links between the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and Indian left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups––the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). He said, "We also have repor
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Speaking to media persons in Kathmandu, on December 20, India’s Ambassador in Nepal Shyam Saran said there are links between the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and Indian left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups––the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). He said, "We also have reports of MCC and PWG cadres from India going to training camps the in Western mid-hill areas of Nepal. They can be apprehended only on the basis of better information exchange and intelligence cooperation". Allegations that India is giving safe haven to Maoist leaders can only undermine such cooperation.
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