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August - 1 
In a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), a Maoist insurgent, identified as 'area committee member' Jaya Singh Thagunna alias Binayak, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Timurpata in the Darchula district on August
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In a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), a Maoist insurgent, identified as 'area committee member' Jaya Singh Thagunna alias Binayak, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Timurpata in the Darchula district on August 1.
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August - 1 
In an agreement signed on August 1, the World Bank has agreed to provide US $35 million to Nepal in grant for the development of 4,500 km rural road infrastructure, 350 suspension trail bridges and also for economic reforms. The World Bank sources sa
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In an agreement signed on August 1, the World Bank has agreed to provide US $35 million to Nepal in grant for the development of 4,500 km rural road infrastructure, 350 suspension trail bridges and also for economic reforms. The World Bank sources said that with this grant it was trying to help the government implement "innovative and indigenous solutions to Nepal’s problems."
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August - 1 
Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have released three RNA personnel, in the presence of journalists and human rights activists, in Makwanpur district on August 1. They were abducted from Milanchowk in the Parsa district on July 10.
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Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have released three RNA personnel, in the presence of journalists and human rights activists, in Makwanpur district on August 1. They were abducted from Milanchowk in the Parsa district on July 10.
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August - 1 
On August 1, the Government nominated chairmen and vice-chairmen for 47 District Development Committees (DDC) across the country. The Local Development Ministry said that the remaining positions would soon be nominated.
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On August 1, the Government nominated chairmen and vice-chairmen for 47 District Development Committees (DDC) across the country. The Local Development Ministry said that the remaining positions would soon be nominated.
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August - 1 
Three girl children were seriously injured when a bomb allegedly left by the Maoists exploded at Bhiaso area in Birganj Submetropolis of Parsa district on August 1.
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Three girl children were seriously injured when a bomb allegedly left by the Maoists exploded at Bhiaso area in Birganj Submetropolis of Parsa district on August 1.
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August - 2 
According to Nepal News, the Maoists have attacked a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) patrol team and caused heavy casualties at Basatapur in the Palpa district on August 2. However, the RNA authorities have not confirmed such an incident.
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According to Nepal News, the Maoists have attacked a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) patrol team and caused heavy casualties at Basatapur in the Palpa district on August 2. However, the RNA authorities have not confirmed such an incident.
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August - 2 
During a press meeting in Kathmandu, the President of the All Nepal National Free Students’ Union said that the seven party students organisations would intensify the movement for ‘total democracy’ and added, "democracy and monarchy could not go toge
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During a press meeting in Kathmandu, the President of the All Nepal National Free Students’ Union said that the seven party students organisations would intensify the movement for ‘total democracy’ and added, "democracy and monarchy could not go together."
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August - 2 
Maoist, identified as Kali Bahadur Bali alias Ramesh, was killed in the Jajarkot district a day earlier.
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Maoist, identified as Kali Bahadur Bali alias Ramesh, was killed in the Jajarkot district a day earlier.
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August - 2 
The Kathmandu Post has reported that a child, Lokendra, was killed and another sustained injuries in a bomb explosion, triggered by the insurgents, at Tudidhara in the Manakot Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Bajura district on August 2.
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The Kathmandu Post has reported that a child, Lokendra, was killed and another sustained injuries in a bomb explosion, triggered by the insurgents, at Tudidhara in the Manakot Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Bajura district on August 2.
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August - 3 
A statement issued by the Indian embassy in Kathmandu informed that India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal to provide over NRs 5 billion for a project in the development of infrastructure at the four border check posts at Rax
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A statement issued by the Indian embassy in Kathmandu informed that India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal to provide over NRs 5 billion for a project in the development of infrastructure at the four border check posts at Raxaul-Birgunj, Sunauli-Bhairahawa, Jogbani-Biratnagar and Nepalgunj Road-Nepalgunj along the Nepal-India border within the coming three years. The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, and Nepal’s Finance Secretary, Bhanu Prasad Acharya, signed the agreement on August 3.
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August - 3 
On August 3, the Maoists released all 22 persons they had abducted from a jungle near Chidiyakhola in the Rupandehi district on July 31 and August 1.
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On August 3, the Maoists released all 22 persons they had abducted from a jungle near Chidiyakhola in the Rupandehi district on July 31 and August 1.
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August - 3 
Over 300 Bhutanese refugees from the Bldangi camp of Nepal and Indian police personnel reportedly clashed at Mechi Bridge along the Nepal-India border in Jhapa district on August 3. The clash occurred when the refugees tried to enter into Indian terr
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Over 300 Bhutanese refugees from the Bldangi camp of Nepal and Indian police personnel reportedly clashed at Mechi Bridge along the Nepal-India border in Jhapa district on August 3. The clash occurred when the refugees tried to enter into Indian territory, even as security forces arrested Bhutanese Human rights activist S. B. Subba.
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Reports quoting official sources said that the Maoist insurgents abducted at least 45 people from the Kalikasthan and Dahakalikasthan areas of Doti district and 20 students from the Rila and Muna areas in Bajura district on August 3 and 4. In another
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Reports quoting official sources said that the Maoist insurgents abducted at least 45 people from the Kalikasthan and Dahakalikasthan areas of Doti district and 20 students from the Rila and Muna areas in Bajura district on August 3 and 4. In another incident, a civilian was abducted by the Maoists from Panauti municipality in Kavrepalanchowk district on August 3.
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Security forces are reported to have killed an unidentified Maoist insurgent in the Bhadebagar area of Bajhang district on August 3.
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Security forces are reported to have killed an unidentified Maoist insurgent in the Bhadebagar area of Bajhang district on August 3.
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August - 4 
At least 20 students were arrested and 36 others injured in a clash with the police while trying to block traffic in the major areas of Kathmandu as part of their protest against the Government’s decision to imprison former Prime Minister Sher Bahadu
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At least 20 students were arrested and 36 others injured in a clash with the police while trying to block traffic in the major areas of Kathmandu as part of their protest against the Government’s decision to imprison former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Minister Prakash Man Singh.
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August - 4 
Issuing a public notice, the Nepal Tea Development Corporation has appealed to all people concerned to take initiatives for withdrawal of strikes in tea estates and factories in eastern Nepal and said that it was ready for a dialogue over demands for
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Issuing a public notice, the Nepal Tea Development Corporation has appealed to all people concerned to take initiatives for withdrawal of strikes in tea estates and factories in eastern Nepal and said that it was ready for a dialogue over demands forwarded by the workers. Since mid-July, tea estates and factories have been shut down following an indefinite strike announced by the Maoist trade unions.
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August - 4 
Maoists have abducted around 223 civilians including 150 women from three districts in midwestern Nepal, according to a statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA). On August 4, Maoists abducted three youths from Khungri area of Rolpa district.
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Maoists have abducted around 223 civilians including 150 women from three districts in midwestern Nepal, according to a statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA). On August 4, Maoists abducted three youths from Khungri area of Rolpa district. Similarly, Maoists abducted over 150 women from Aatichaur, Manakot, Dogati and Kuldawamandu Village Development Committee's (VDC) in Bajura district while 70 civilians were abducted from separate parts of Achham district.
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August - 4 
On August 4, Maoist insurgents reportedly abducted over 100 civilians from the Liwang area of Makwanpur district to an undisclosed location.
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On August 4, Maoist insurgents reportedly abducted over 100 civilians from the Liwang area of Makwanpur district to an undisclosed location.
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August - 4 
The Himalayan Times has reported that security force (SF) personnel have removed obstructions along the Siddhartha Highway and reopened it for traffic after three days of a Maoist blockade. During search operations in the area, SFs reportedly engaged
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The Himalayan Times has reported that security force (SF) personnel have removed obstructions along the Siddhartha Highway and reopened it for traffic after three days of a Maoist blockade. During search operations in the area, SFs reportedly engaged in exchange of fire with the Maoists in Basantapur area of Palpa district. However, details of casualties, if any, were not available.
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August - 5 
A statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on August 5 stated that it has not been involved in any widespread human rights violations, disappearances or extra-judicial killings. Expressing concern over statements made by the United States Se
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A statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on August 5 stated that it has not been involved in any widespread human rights violations, disappearances or extra-judicial killings. Expressing concern over statements made by the United States Senator Patrick Leahy to the US Senate regarding human rights abuses by the RNA, the statement said: “The RNA has taken strong action against soldiers who have been accused or found guilty of human rights abuses and it is not just a claim as commented by the Senator.”
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August - 5 
During a function organized by the European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry-Nepal on August 5, the Minister for Finance, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, said that the country could initiate a referendum to test the popularity of the monarchi
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During a function organized by the European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry-Nepal on August 5, the Minister for Finance, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, said that the country could initiate a referendum to test the popularity of the monarchists and republicans.
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August - 5 
On August 5, speaking to the members of the Citizens’ Peace Commission in Kathmandu, Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirti Nidhi Bista, said that the Government was ready to resolve the insurgency through dialogue and was aware that it had
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On August 5, speaking to the members of the Citizens’ Peace Commission in Kathmandu, Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirti Nidhi Bista, said that the Government was ready to resolve the insurgency through dialogue and was aware that it had to be eventually resolved through negotiations. Bista while appealing to the civic society to extend all possible help for the purpose also claimed that, “There should be no suspicion of the King’s intention to hand over power to elected people representatives.”
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August - 6 
In Chitwan district, security forces arrested Ram Chandra Adhikari, a central member of the Maoist affiliated, All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) and two district members of the student wing, Tara Tiwari and Santos
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In Chitwan district, security forces arrested Ram Chandra Adhikari, a central member of the Maoist affiliated, All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) and two district members of the student wing, Tara Tiwari and Santosh Marhattha, from Amar Secondary School in Patahani area.
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August - 6 
On August 6, the Maoists abducted a Government employee, Ashok Shah, from his residence at Bahanbis in the Bajura district.
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On August 6, the Maoists abducted a Government employee, Ashok Shah, from his residence at Bahanbis in the Bajura district.
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August - 6 
The Himalayan Times reports that two security personnel were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at them at Damak Bazaar in Jhapa district on August 6.
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The Himalayan Times reports that two security personnel were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at them at Damak Bazaar in Jhapa district on August 6.
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August - 7 
According to Kathmandu Post, two police constables, Tikaram Tripathi and Yam Bahadur Khatri, were killed and five others sustained injuries in a Maoist attack on the police sentry post at Chardobato in the Banepa district on August 7.
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According to Kathmandu Post, two police constables, Tikaram Tripathi and Yam Bahadur Khatri, were killed and five others sustained injuries in a Maoist attack on the police sentry post at Chardobato in the Banepa district on August 7.
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August - 7 
In Sarlahi district, the security forces (SFs) shot dead two Maoists in retaliatory action at Gadhya on August 7.
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In Sarlahi district, the security forces (SFs) shot dead two Maoists in retaliatory action at Gadhya on August 7.
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August - 7 
Kathmandu Post has reported that the Indian police have arrested two cadres of the Maoist-affiliated Madheshi Liberation Front from Mubarak Chowk near Mufassilthana in the Indian State of Bihar on August 7. An unspecified number of weapons were recov
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Kathmandu Post has reported that the Indian police have arrested two cadres of the Maoist-affiliated Madheshi Liberation Front from Mubarak Chowk near Mufassilthana in the Indian State of Bihar on August 7. An unspecified number of weapons were recovered from their possession.
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August - 7 
Nepal News has reported that there have been clashes between SFs and the insurgents at Pili in the Kalikot district on August 7. However, no further details were available.
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Nepal News has reported that there have been clashes between SFs and the insurgents at Pili in the Kalikot district on August 7. However, no further details were available.
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August - 7 
Security forces arrested three Maoists, including ‘Amarpur village peoples’ government chief’ Balu Giri, from the Ismakot area of Gulmi district on August 7.
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Security forces arrested three Maoists, including ‘Amarpur village peoples’ government chief’ Balu Giri, from the Ismakot area of Gulmi district on August 7.
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August - 7 
The Maoists have banned the sale, distribution and reporting of Blast Times Daily in the district of Ilam. A press release signed by the Ilam 'district secretary', Comrade Umesh, claimed that the newspaper was carrying out a media campaign to malign
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The Maoists have banned the sale, distribution and reporting of Blast Times Daily in the district of Ilam. A press release signed by the Ilam 'district secretary', Comrade Umesh, claimed that the newspaper was carrying out a media campaign to malign the Maoist leadership.
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August - 7 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that two of their personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in overnight clashes with the Maoist insurgents at Pili in the mid-western district of Kalikot on August 7. The insurgents, howe
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that two of their personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in overnight clashes with the Maoist insurgents at Pili in the mid-western district of Kalikot on August 7. The insurgents, however, claimed that over 150 RNA personnel were killed and 26 of their cadres also died in the clashes. Some other media sources on the other hand said that dozens of security personnel, insurgents and civilians were killed during the clashes. Further, at least 150 security force personnel are still reportedly to be ‘out of contact.’ In addition, the fate of hundreds of construction workers, staying in the nearby camps, is not known.
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August - 8 
The insurgents are reported to have abducted dozens of villagers from the Kotmaula, Kotbara, Sivmaula and Bafikot Village Development Committee (VDC) areas of Salyan district on August 8.
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The insurgents are reported to have abducted dozens of villagers from the Kotmaula, Kotbara, Sivmaula and Bafikot Village Development Committee (VDC) areas of Salyan district on August 8.
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August - 9 
An armed group of Maoists abducted 26 villagers from the Gogane VDC area in Makwanpur district on August 9 accusing them of being involved in anti-Maoist activities.
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An armed group of Maoists abducted 26 villagers from the Gogane VDC area in Makwanpur district on August 9 accusing them of being involved in anti-Maoist activities.
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August - 9 
Fearing Maoist attacks, over 225 schools have closed in the last two weeks in Ilam district. The insurgents had reportedly issued threats accusing the Government of escaping from its responsibility by handing over the management of schools to the loc
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Fearing Maoist attacks, over 225 schools have closed in the last two weeks in Ilam district. The insurgents had reportedly issued threats accusing the Government of escaping from its responsibility by handing over the management of schools to the local community.
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August - 9 
In the Sindhuli district, Maoists have issued an ultimatum demanding resignation of all the 56 Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries within a month.
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In the Sindhuli district, Maoists have issued an ultimatum demanding resignation of all the 56 Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries within a month.
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August - 9 
Kathmandu Post has indicated that the Maoists obstructed the Tansen-Butwal section of Siddharatha Highway by felling trees and erecting barricades at various places in the Dobhan VDC area of Palpa district on August 9.
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Kathmandu Post has indicated that the Maoists obstructed the Tansen-Butwal section of Siddharatha Highway by felling trees and erecting barricades at various places in the Dobhan VDC area of Palpa district on August 9.
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August - 9 
The Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Trade Union Federation's (ANTUF) vice president, Dhan Bahadur, announced the withdrawal of indefinite strike in Mechi zone with immediate effect. The ANTUF had called for a strike along the Mechi highway and in all the
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The Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Trade Union Federation's (ANTUF) vice president, Dhan Bahadur, announced the withdrawal of indefinite strike in Mechi zone with immediate effect. The ANTUF had called for a strike along the Mechi highway and in all the tea estates and gardens in the eastern region in support of its 15-point demand.
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August - 9 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), on August 9, recovered at least 40 bodies of its soldiers killed in a Maoist raid on the Pili army base camp in Kalikot district on August 7-night. The Maoists also have reportedly conceded the death of 26 cadres in the
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), on August 9, recovered at least 40 bodies of its soldiers killed in a Maoist raid on the Pili army base camp in Kalikot district on August 7-night. The Maoists also have reportedly conceded the death of 26 cadres in the attack. The RNA, meanwhile, is carrying out a massive search operation to find 77 of its soldiers still missing after the nightlong clash. "111 soldiers have already come in contact with security forces," indicated an RNA statedment issued in the capital Kathmandu. Chief of the army camp at Pili, Lt. Col Raju Devkota, along with six others, also contacted reinforcement troops on August 9-morning. According to local security sources, there were 235 RNA personnel in the camp at the time of the attack.
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August - 10 
According to The Rising Nepal, Indian security forces have arrested seven Nepalese Maoists at Bengusaraya railway station in the Indian State of Bihar on August 10.
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According to The Rising Nepal, Indian security forces have arrested seven Nepalese Maoists at Bengusaraya railway station in the Indian State of Bihar on August 10.
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August - 10 
At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with the troops at Shri Bhimabar in the Baitadi district on August 10. Troops also recovered an unspecified number of improvised explosive devices, bombs and a variety of explosives from the encounter
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At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with the troops at Shri Bhimabar in the Baitadi district on August 10. Troops also recovered an unspecified number of improvised explosive devices, bombs and a variety of explosives from the encounter site.
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August - 10 
Citing Maoist threats, all 69 VDC Secretaries in the Rupandehi district resigned from their posts on August 10.
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Citing Maoist threats, all 69 VDC Secretaries in the Rupandehi district resigned from their posts on August 10.
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August - 10 
Nepal News has reported that the SFs and Maoist insurgents were involved in fresh clashes at Thirpu in the Kalikot district on August 10. Troops attacked the insurgents who were retreating to their hideouts after raiding the camp at Pili.
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Nepal News has reported that the SFs and Maoist insurgents were involved in fresh clashes at Thirpu in the Kalikot district on August 10. Troops attacked the insurgents who were retreating to their hideouts after raiding the camp at Pili.
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August - 10 
On August 10, ten more bodies of security force (SF) personnel were recovered from the clash site at the Pili base camp in Kalikot district, taking the total number of SF personnel killed in the clash to 50.
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On August 10, ten more bodies of security force (SF) personnel were recovered from the clash site at the Pili base camp in Kalikot district, taking the total number of SF personnel killed in the clash to 50.
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August - 10 
On August 10, two insurgents, 'area commander' Uma Shankar Yadav and 'area secretary' Ganga Yadav, were killed by the troops in the Begadi area of Nawalparasi district.
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On August 10, two insurgents, 'area commander' Uma Shankar Yadav and 'area secretary' Ganga Yadav, were killed by the troops in the Begadi area of Nawalparasi district.
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August - 10 
The Maoist chief, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, stated that 52 SF personnel who were captured from Pili were under their control and added that they "will be released after following due process at an appropriate time."
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The Maoist chief, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, stated that 52 SF personnel who were captured from Pili were under their control and added that they "will be released after following due process at an appropriate time."
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August - 10 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) reports stated that the troops found the dead body of a Maoist killed during a clash at Shreebhavar Bachpani area in Baitadi district on August 10.
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) reports stated that the troops found the dead body of a Maoist killed during a clash at Shreebhavar Bachpani area in Baitadi district on August 10.
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August - 11 
According to a delayed report, security forces (SFs) killed seven Maoist insurgents, including a 'battalion commander' Balram Regmi, 'section commanders' Kumari Tamang, Kumar BK, Gobinda, Bibek, Asmita and Bipana, in an encounter at Chormara-Arunkhol
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According to a delayed report, security forces (SFs) killed seven Maoist insurgents, including a 'battalion commander' Balram Regmi, 'section commanders' Kumari Tamang, Kumar BK, Gobinda, Bibek, Asmita and Bipana, in an encounter at Chormara-Arunkhola section of the Mahendra Highway on August 11.
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August - 11 
Due to threats from the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary, all private and Government schools in the Udayapur district have remained closed since August 11 and over 5000 students were consequently affected.
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Due to threats from the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary, all private and Government schools in the Udayapur district have remained closed since August 11 and over 5000 students were consequently affected.
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August - 11 
On August 11, a Maoist statement claimed that they had taken eight more soldiers into captivity after the August 7 clashes at Pili camp in the Kalikot district. With this, the total number of SF personnel under Maoist captivity has reportedly reached
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On August 11, a Maoist statement claimed that they had taken eight more soldiers into captivity after the August 7 clashes at Pili camp in the Kalikot district. With this, the total number of SF personnel under Maoist captivity has reportedly reached 60.
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August - 11 
One Maoist was killed in an encounter with the SFs at Syala Bazaar in the Jajarkot district on August 11.
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One Maoist was killed in an encounter with the SFs at Syala Bazaar in the Jajarkot district on August 11.
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August - 11 
Seven Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Arunkhola, a bordering area between Belhani and Tamasiya Village Development Committee (VDC) areas, along the Mahendra Highway in Nawalparasi district on August 11.
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Seven Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Arunkhola, a bordering area between Belhani and Tamasiya Village Development Committee (VDC) areas, along the Mahendra Highway in Nawalparasi district on August 11. Three SF personnel were injured in the clash.
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August - 12 
After removal of the insurgents’ raised obstruction by the troops, the east-west Mahendra Highway has reportedly re-opened for traffic on August 12.
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After removal of the insurgents’ raised obstruction by the troops, the east-west Mahendra Highway has reportedly re-opened for traffic on August 12.
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August - 12 
During a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on August 12, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, disclosed that a total of 43 security force (SF) personnel were killed and at least 300 Maoist insurgents were suspected to ha
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During a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on August 12, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, disclosed that a total of 43 security force (SF) personnel were killed and at least 300 Maoist insurgents were suspected to have died during clashes at Pili in the Kalikot district on August 7. He also said that 75 SF personnel were still out of contact. Following the clashes, while the SFs have destroyed a Maoist-run hospital in the Ranchuli village on August 12, at least 35 schools in the area have remained closed.
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August - 13 
Five Maoists were arrested from the Nepal-India border in Nawalparasi district on August 13. Unified command forces arrested the Maoists, who were injured in an encounter with security forces at Chormara area in the same district, when they were tryi
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Five Maoists were arrested from the Nepal-India border in Nawalparasi district on August 13. Unified command forces arrested the Maoists, who were injured in an encounter with security forces at Chormara area in the same district, when they were trying to enter into India for treatment.
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August - 13 
Maoist cadre died when a bomb in his possession accidently exploded at Jeetpur area in the Kapilvastu district on August 13.
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Maoist cadre died when a bomb in his possession accidently exploded at Jeetpur area in the Kapilvastu district on August 13.
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August - 13 
Nepal News reports that armed Maoist insurgents abducted nearly 500 students from various schools in Baglung district recently. According to a statement issued by the No. 23 Battalion of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Baglung, some students retalia
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Nepal News reports that armed Maoist insurgents abducted nearly 500 students from various schools in Baglung district recently. According to a statement issued by the No. 23 Battalion of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Baglung, some students retaliated against the Maoists and were able to escape from their captivity. In Bohora Gaon Village Development Committee (VDC) few students were injured as they clashed with Maoists.
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August - 14 
According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents looted the branch offices of Nepal Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank, a private bank, and the state-owned Agricultural Development Bank, at Bahrabise Bazaar in the Sindhupalchowk district on August 14. Accordin
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According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents looted the branch offices of Nepal Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank, a private bank, and the state-owned Agricultural Development Bank, at Bahrabise Bazaar in the Sindhupalchowk district on August 14. According to reports, armed Maoists looted Rupees 1.7 million from the NCC Bank at Bahrabise and injured one of the security guards posted at the bank.
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August - 14 
According to The Himalayan Times, villagers in the Matiniya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Banke district killed five Maoist insurgents, including three women cadres, on August 14. The bodies of the slain insurgents were later found in a
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According to The Himalayan Times, villagers in the Matiniya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Banke district killed five Maoist insurgents, including three women cadres, on August 14. The bodies of the slain insurgents were later found in a jungle between Katkuiya and Gangapur. Reports added that the Maoists were attacked by armed villagers when the former numbering 15 were holding in captivity 30 villagers for alleged robbery.
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August - 14 
Suspected Maoists opened fire at the chairperson of Bouddha Community Service and a police personnel deployed at Bouddha in Kathmandu on August 14. The police personnel later succumbed to his injuries.
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Suspected Maoists opened fire at the chairperson of Bouddha Community Service and a police personnel deployed at Bouddha in Kathmandu on August 14. The police personnel later succumbed to his injuries.
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August - 15 
Foreign Ministry statement said that China has agreed to provide Rupees 870 million to Nepal as non-project economic grant assistance for the current fiscal year. The agreement was reached in Beijing between Nepal and China during bilateral talks bet
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Foreign Ministry statement said that China has agreed to provide Rupees 870 million to Nepal as non-project economic grant assistance for the current fiscal year. The agreement was reached in Beijing between Nepal and China during bilateral talks between Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey and his Chinese counterpart Li Zhaoxing.
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August - 15 
In a statement issued on August 15, the Maoist 'Western Command' spokesperson, Sudarshan, refuted allegations leveled by the RNA that its cadres were responsible for summarily executing SF personnel.
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In a statement issued on August 15, the Maoist 'Western Command' spokesperson, Sudarshan, refuted allegations leveled by the RNA that its cadres were responsible for summarily executing SF personnel.
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August - 15 
One SF personnel was killed and four others were injured during a Maoist attack at Kakarbhitta in the Jhapa district on August 15.
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One SF personnel was killed and four others were injured during a Maoist attack at Kakarbhitta in the Jhapa district on August 15.
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August - 15 
The Kathmandu Post has reports that the Maoists have imposed a ban on the Hilsa-Simikot road construction works in the Humla district.
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The Kathmandu Post has reports that the Maoists have imposed a ban on the Hilsa-Simikot road construction works in the Humla district.
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August - 16 
A group of insurgents have reportedly abducted 50 persons, including 21 women, from the Pang and Sirpa areas of Rolpa district in the last few days.
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A group of insurgents have reportedly abducted 50 persons, including 21 women, from the Pang and Sirpa areas of Rolpa district in the last few days.
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August - 16 
A group of suspected Maoists bombed a police beat office at Lubo in the Lalitpur district on August 16, today. However, no casualties have been reported.
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A group of suspected Maoists bombed a police beat office at Lubo in the Lalitpur district on August 16, today. However, no casualties have been reported.
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August - 16 
Maoist insurgents reportedly shot at and injured a police personnel, identified as Raghubir Pandit, near Gokarna Police Office in the capital Kathmandu on August 16.
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Maoist insurgents reportedly shot at and injured a police personnel, identified as Raghubir Pandit, near Gokarna Police Office in the capital Kathmandu on August 16.
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August - 16 
On the same day, another police personnel, Ram Kumar Yadav, was wounded when the Maoists fired at the police party guarding an exam centre at J. S. Murarka Campus.
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On the same day, another police personnel, Ram Kumar Yadav, was wounded when the Maoists fired at the police party guarding an exam centre at J. S. Murarka Campus.
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August - 16 
One police personnel was abducted from Lahan in the Siraha district.
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One police personnel was abducted from Lahan in the Siraha district.
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August - 16 
Suspected Maoists looted Rupees 75,000 from Western Union’s Baneshwor branch in Kathmandu on August 16.
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Suspected Maoists looted Rupees 75,000 from Western Union’s Baneshwor branch in Kathmandu on August 16.
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August - 16 
The Himalayan Times has reported that fearing recruitment into the Maoist People’s Liberation Army, at least 450 local youths were forced to flee from the villages following the insurgents’ '1 house 1 Militia' policy.
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The Himalayan Times has reported that fearing recruitment into the Maoist People’s Liberation Army, at least 450 local youths were forced to flee from the villages following the insurgents’ '1 house 1 Militia' policy.
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August - 17 
According to Nepal News, Unilever Nepal Ltd, one of the biggest Indian joint-venture industries in Nepal, has closed its factory at Basamadi in the Makwanpur district from August 17 owing to threats from the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Trade Union Fe
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According to Nepal News, Unilever Nepal Ltd, one of the biggest Indian joint-venture industries in Nepal, has closed its factory at Basamadi in the Makwanpur district from August 17 owing to threats from the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Trade Union Federation. The company’s management, in a notice on August 16, said the factory would remain closed indefinitely due to the demands made by the Maoist trade union.
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August - 17 
Armed Maoists have reportedly abducted 50 persons, including 21 women, from the Pang and Sirpa areas in Rolpa district in the last few days.
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Armed Maoists have reportedly abducted 50 persons, including 21 women, from the Pang and Sirpa areas in Rolpa district in the last few days.
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August - 17 
Kathmandu Post has reported that all 76 Village Development Committee offices in the Khotang district have been shut down indefinitely since August 17 following Maoist threats.
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Kathmandu Post has reported that all 76 Village Development Committee offices in the Khotang district have been shut down indefinitely since August 17 following Maoist threats.
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August - 18 
A group of suspected Maoists triggered a bomb explosion in the office of the District Development Committee at Gularia, headquarters of the Bardiya district, on August 18-night. The explosion destroyed two rooms and furniture of the two-storey buildi
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A group of suspected Maoists triggered a bomb explosion in the office of the District Development Committee at Gularia, headquarters of the Bardiya district, on August 18-night. The explosion destroyed two rooms and furniture of the two-storey building while the Maoists looted some important documents from the office, according to Nepal News.
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August - 18 
On August 18, the SFs killed Chandrashwor Mandal, 'secretary' of the Maoist ‘people’s government’ in Dhanusha district. The Directorate of Public Relation of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that Mandal was shot dead at Bagchour area when he tried
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On August 18, the SFs killed Chandrashwor Mandal, 'secretary' of the Maoist ‘people’s government’ in Dhanusha district. The Directorate of Public Relation of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that Mandal was shot dead at Bagchour area when he tried to break a security cordon. One pistol was recovered from the slain Maoist leader.
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August - 18 
Six Maoist insurgents were killed and a security force (SF) personnel was injured in an encounter that ensued after a group of Maoists attacked a SF patrol team in the Deuli area of Dailekh district on August 18. SFs subsequently seized some firearms
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Six Maoist insurgents were killed and a security force (SF) personnel was injured in an encounter that ensued after a group of Maoists attacked a SF patrol team in the Deuli area of Dailekh district on August 18. SFs subsequently seized some firearms and Maoist literature from the incident site.
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August - 18 
Suspected Maoists hurled a bomb targeting the residence of former chief of the Army Staff, Sachit Shumsher Rana, at Jorpati VDC-4 Besigaun on August 18. Police said the explosion damaged a wall of a small temple in front of the house and also shatter
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Suspected Maoists hurled a bomb targeting the residence of former chief of the Army Staff, Sachit Shumsher Rana, at Jorpati VDC-4 Besigaun on August 18. Police said the explosion damaged a wall of a small temple in front of the house and also shattered two window panes. No fatalities were reported in the explosion.
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August - 18 
The insurgents exploded a bomb in the premises of Jyoti Spinning Mills belonging to Assistant Minister for Finance, Rup Jyoti, at Parwanipur in the Parsa district on August 18 without causing any casualties. Reports added that Maoists also set fire t
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The insurgents exploded a bomb in the premises of Jyoti Spinning Mills belonging to Assistant Minister for Finance, Rup Jyoti, at Parwanipur in the Parsa district on August 18 without causing any casualties. Reports added that Maoists also set fire to the main machine building and stores of the factory.
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August - 19 
According to The Himalayan Times, Maoist insurgents set ablaze two passenger buses at Kiteni in the Ilam district along the Mechi Highway on August 19. Two more buses were reported missing from the same area. According to an eyewitness, armed Maoists
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According to The Himalayan Times, Maoist insurgents set ablaze two passenger buses at Kiteni in the Ilam district along the Mechi Highway on August 19. Two more buses were reported missing from the same area. According to an eyewitness, armed Maoists stopped the buses at Kiteni and asked all passengers to get down and subsequently set ablaze the vehicles with kerosene. The insurgents alleged that the drivers were ferrying security force personnel in their buses.
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August - 19 
The Royal Nepalese Army released a statement on August 19 claiming that they have recovered bodies of 16 Maoists killed in the gun battle at Pili in Kalikot district on August 7-8. With this, 27 bodies of Maoists have been recovered.
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The Royal Nepalese Army released a statement on August 19 claiming that they have recovered bodies of 16 Maoists killed in the gun battle at Pili in Kalikot district on August 7-8. With this, 27 bodies of Maoists have been recovered.
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August - 22 
According to The Himalayan Times, four police personnel were killed and four others sustained injuries when their vehicle hit a landmine at Manigram in the Rupandehi district on August 22. According to Maya Kumar Shah, a Deputy Superintendent of Poli
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According to The Himalayan Times, four police personnel were killed and four others sustained injuries when their vehicle hit a landmine at Manigram in the Rupandehi district on August 22. According to Maya Kumar Shah, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, the police party was moving towards Rammmani Multiple Campus to provide security for an examination.
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August - 22 
According to The Kathmandu Post, a group of Maoist insurgents raped over two-dozen women of a Dalit (lowest rung in the Hindu caste system) settlement at Jagatpur in the Saptari district at gunpoint last week and threatened to "completely destroy" th
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According to The Kathmandu Post, a group of Maoist insurgents raped over two-dozen women of a Dalit (lowest rung in the Hindu caste system) settlement at Jagatpur in the Saptari district at gunpoint last week and threatened to "completely destroy" the hamlet in case they disclosed the crime. Nine victims recounted the crime in front of a group of human rights activists and journalists who reached the village on August 22. The youth of the village had left the area long time back due to increasing Maoist activities and only children, women and the elderly remain in the village currently, according to the newspaper.
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August - 22 
At least 100 community schools of Jhapa district reportedly closed down on August 22 due to threats from the Maoist-affiliated student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary, which had posted notices on the gates of the
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At least 100 community schools of Jhapa district reportedly closed down on August 22 due to threats from the Maoist-affiliated student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union–Revolutionary, which had posted notices on the gates of these schools, threatening adverse action if the schools did not close down.
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August - 22 
Family members of two women Tulsi Singh and Jamuna Basnet, have reported that the duo were tortured by Maoists in the Dang district. The insurgents had abducted the two in the second week of August from their homes.
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Family members of two women Tulsi Singh and Jamuna Basnet, have reported that the duo were tortured by Maoists in the Dang district. The insurgents had abducted the two in the second week of August from their homes.
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August - 22 
On the same day, suspected Maoists shot dead a police head constable, Gorakh Bahadur Rai, of the Katari Area Police Office near Ghurmi Bus Park in Gaighat.
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On the same day, suspected Maoists shot dead a police head constable, Gorakh Bahadur Rai, of the Katari Area Police Office near Ghurmi Bus Park in Gaighat.
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August - 22 
The group of seven political parties decided on August 22 to form a team to negotiate with the Maoists. The talks’ team will be formed after a committee of the civil society, which "will be constituted soon," assesses the environment for a dialogue w
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The group of seven political parties decided on August 22 to form a team to negotiate with the Maoists. The talks’ team will be formed after a committee of the civil society, which "will be constituted soon," assesses the environment for a dialogue with the Maoists, leaders said after a top-level meeting in Lalitpur. Talks between the insurgents and the seven-party alliance, they claimed, will begin at an appropriate moment.
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August - 23 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly publicised the names of 60 Royal Nepalese Army soldiers, whom they had abducted after the attack at Pili in the Kalikot district on August 7. A Maoist statement released by Sudarshan, spokesperson of the Maoists’ wes
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly publicised the names of 60 Royal Nepalese Army soldiers, whom they had abducted after the attack at Pili in the Kalikot district on August 7. A Maoist statement released by Sudarshan, spokesperson of the Maoists’ western division, claimed that all captives have been treated 'humanitarianly' as prisoners of war and that their relatives could meet them after acquiring approval of the party.
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August - 24 
Another civilian, Jyoti Prasad Neupane, was abducted from his residence at Simalpani in the Arghakhanchi district on August 24.
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Another civilian, Jyoti Prasad Neupane, was abducted from his residence at Simalpani in the Arghakhanchi district on August 24.
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August - 24 
On August 24, Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead Ajaya Raj Singh, coordinator of the District Monitoring Committee, inside his office in Banke.
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On August 24, Maoist insurgents are reported to have shot dead Ajaya Raj Singh, coordinator of the District Monitoring Committee, inside his office in Banke.
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August - 25 
In a statement isued on August 25, the Royal Nepalese Army has said that Maoists have abducted more than 100 people from two western districts over the past few days. On August 24, the insurgents abducted 60 people from the Sifti area in Darchula dis
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In a statement isued on August 25, the Royal Nepalese Army has said that Maoists have abducted more than 100 people from two western districts over the past few days. On August 24, the insurgents abducted 60 people from the Sifti area in Darchula district, while at least 40 people were abducted on August 23 from the Deurali, Baluwa and Arwang areas of Gorkha district. The insurgents have also abducted a teacher and chairman of the management committee of Bhagirath Secondary School at Sanischare in the Morang district.
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August - 25 
On August 25, Maoist insurgents killed a civilian, identified as Shambhu Chaudhary, at Bakdhuwa-9 in the Saptari district after accusing him of involvement in rape at Jagatpur village last week. The Maoists also resorted to firing while abducting fou
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On August 25, Maoist insurgents killed a civilian, identified as Shambhu Chaudhary, at Bakdhuwa-9 in the Saptari district after accusing him of involvement in rape at Jagatpur village last week. The Maoists also resorted to firing while abducting four others who they accused of being involved in the rape. Earlier, nine of the approximately two dozen rape victims had accused the Maoists of raping them, which the latter denied.
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August - 26 
Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at Khairanpur area in the western Terai district of Kapilvastu on August 26. According to the Royal Nepalese Army sources, th
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Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at Khairanpur area in the western Terai district of Kapilvastu on August 26. According to the Royal Nepalese Army sources, the soldiers were travelling in a vehicle, which was targeted by the explosion. Sources further said that several Maoists could have been killed during the clashes that followed the explosion.
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August - 26 
SFs killed a Maoist ‘area in-charge’, identified as Eknath Subedi alias Akash, at Nagardaha 2 in the Parsa district.
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SFs killed a Maoist ‘area in-charge’, identified as Eknath Subedi alias Akash, at Nagardaha 2 in the Parsa district.
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August - 26 
The former Population and Environment Minister and Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML) leader, Ambika Sanwa, has reportedly joined the ranks of the Maoists. According to Nepal News, Sanwa’s family members said that the minister, who has been missing s
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The former Population and Environment Minister and Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML) leader, Ambika Sanwa, has reportedly joined the ranks of the Maoists. According to Nepal News, Sanwa’s family members said that the minister, who has been missing since the last seven months, had visited his house at Khoklang in the eastern Taplejung district on August 20 and had informed his family members of the decision.
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August - 26 
Two SF personnel were injured when Maoists triggered an IED explosion targeting a SF patrol at Mangalghat area in the Myagdi district on August 26
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Two SF personnel were injured when Maoists triggered an IED explosion targeting a SF patrol at Mangalghat area in the Myagdi district on August 26
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August - 27 
According to Nepal News, seven persons travelling in a passenger bus from Kathmandu to Dang were killed and three others were injured in an explosion at Surai Naka section on the Mahendra highway at the border of Kapilvastu and Dang districts today (
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According to Nepal News, seven persons travelling in a passenger bus from Kathmandu to Dang were killed and three others were injured in an explosion at Surai Naka section on the Mahendra highway at the border of Kapilvastu and Dang districts today (August 27). The passengers were trying to remove a road blockade while explosives, suspected to have been planted by the Maoist insurgents, went off.
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August - 27 
At least three Maoist insurgents were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter with the security forces at Betali area in Sarlahi district on August 27.
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At least three Maoist insurgents were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter with the security forces at Betali area in Sarlahi district on August 27.
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August - 28 
According to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), two bodies of the insurgents killed in the security action were recovered on August 28. One two-wheeler used by the Maoists, bullets and ‘socket bombs’ were recovered from the incident site.
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According to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), two bodies of the insurgents killed in the security action were recovered on August 28. One two-wheeler used by the Maoists, bullets and ‘socket bombs’ were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 28 
Traffic on the Mahendra Highway was reportedly affected on August 28 after the insurgents placed road blocks in several sections of the highway. The Maoists had called for a 'Mithilanchal bandh' to protest the killing of Chandeshwor Mandal, 'Chief' o
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Traffic on the Mahendra Highway was reportedly affected on August 28 after the insurgents placed road blocks in several sections of the highway. The Maoists had called for a 'Mithilanchal bandh' to protest the killing of Chandeshwor Mandal, 'Chief' of the Dhanusha-based Maoist 'Peoples’ Government' by the security forces on August 17. The affected districts included Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Rautahat and Saptari.
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August - 29 
King Gyanendra reportedly stated on August 29 that he was ready for a dialogue with the political parties but, as a precursor, the latter must clarify their position on terrorism. In an interview to Radio Nepal, Nepal Television and Rastriya Samachar
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King Gyanendra reportedly stated on August 29 that he was ready for a dialogue with the political parties but, as a precursor, the latter must clarify their position on terrorism. In an interview to Radio Nepal, Nepal Television and Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the King said "People have told us that all they want is peace. But, the parties are talking about negotiation and alliance (with the Maoists). They must be clear about their position on terrorism."
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August - 29 
On August 29, Maoist insurgents released three journalists after detaining them for four days, according to Nepal News. They had abducted Tikaram Neti, a reporter with the Nepal Samacharpatra, Associate Editor Subrat Neupane of Purbanchal and Associa
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On August 29, Maoist insurgents released three journalists after detaining them for four days, according to Nepal News. They had abducted Tikaram Neti, a reporter with the Nepal Samacharpatra, Associate Editor Subrat Neupane of Purbanchal and Associate Editor Madan Kharel of Bibechana on August 25 while they were visiting Khudunabari in the Jhapa district.
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August - 30 
According to the Royal Nepalese Army, Maoist insurgents killed a shopkeeper, Mubin Khan, and injured another civilian at Deependra Chowk in Butwal town on August 30.
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According to the Royal Nepalese Army, Maoist insurgents killed a shopkeeper, Mubin Khan, and injured another civilian at Deependra Chowk in Butwal town on August 30.
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August - 30 
On August 30, a civilian, Jagat Bahadur Thing, was reportedly killed during cross-fire between security forces and Maoist insurgents at Basmadi-4 in the Hetauda distict. However, an army release in Kathmandu claimed that he was killed by the Maoists.
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On August 30, a civilian, Jagat Bahadur Thing, was reportedly killed during cross-fire between security forces and Maoist insurgents at Basmadi-4 in the Hetauda distict. However, an army release in Kathmandu claimed that he was killed by the Maoists.
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August - 30 
The insurgents have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of students and villagers from the Bobang area in Baglung district.
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The insurgents have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of students and villagers from the Bobang area in Baglung district.
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August - 31 
In Salyan, the army is reported to have re-opened the Srinagar-Salyan headquarters road section from August 31 that had been blocked by Maoists for the last few days.
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In Salyan, the army is reported to have re-opened the Srinagar-Salyan headquarters road section from August 31 that had been blocked by Maoists for the last few days.
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August - 31 
The Maoists bombed the local drinking water office building situated at the district headquarters in Taplejung on August 31, damaging it completely. The Maoists also looted a computer and typewriter from the office. Initial estimates put the damage d
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The Maoists bombed the local drinking water office building situated at the district headquarters in Taplejung on August 31, damaging it completely. The Maoists also looted a computer and typewriter from the office. Initial estimates put the damage due to the blast at over Rupees 500,000.
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August - 31 
The Pokhara office of the National Human Rights Commission stated that Maoists have abducted one Dipendra Lamichhane on August 29.
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The Pokhara office of the National Human Rights Commission stated that Maoists have abducted one Dipendra Lamichhane on August 29.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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