January
01
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Appeal:
The UN Secretary-General strongly
reiterated his appeal to the Government of Nepal to reciprocate the ceasefire
and to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to extend its unilateral ceasefire.
The
ceasefire declared by the CPN (M) expires on 2 January 2006. |
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January
02
2006
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Ceasefire ended:
The Maoist rebels have
called off a four-month-old ceasefire and go on the offensive against government
forces. The Maoists were ready to announce a fresh ceasefire if there was
an understanding to form an interim government and draft a new constitution
to chart the future of the monarchy, the rebel leader Prachanda said. |
January
05
2006
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Appeal:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today
called for full respect for international humanitarian and human rights
law in Nepal's armed conflict, following the end of a four-month unilateral
ceasefire by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). |
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January
06
2006
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Infiltration in party's program:
The CPN
(UML) on Sunday condemned what the 'intrusion' of security personnel, posing
as Maoists, in a gathering of party cadres in Baglung district. |
January
08
2006
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Infiltration in party's program:
The CPN
(UML) on Sunday condemned what the 'intrusion' of security personnel, posing
as Maoists, in a gathering of party cadres in Baglung district. |
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January
09
2006
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High alert: All the police offices outside Ring Road have to be on
high alert taking into account the withdrawal of Maoists' unilateral cease-fire.
4-5 police offices outside the Ring Road that are considered vulnerable. |
January
10
2006
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Maoist arrested:
A Maoist cadre of Nepal's Communist Party (CPN-Maoist)
was arrested along with incriminating documents in India state of West
Bengal's Darjeeling. |
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January
11
2006
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Maoist attacks:
Maoists have attacked the security in Dhangadi, the
district headquarters of Kailali district.
Clashes between Maoists and security forces have also been reported in
Gulariya. |
January
13
2006
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Websites hacked:
PeaceNepal , a independent and neutral site promoting
peace and democracy in Nepal has been hacked. www.webchautari.com has been
hacked earlier this week. |
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January
14
2006
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Blasts:
Five blasts rocked areas around Kathmandu. |
January
15
2006
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Police posts attacked:
Maoist rebels have attacked two policie posts
in the outskirts of Kathmandu. The attacks were staged at Thankot
police station, a key entry point into Kathmandu, and at Dadikot east of
the capital. These attacks in the Kathmandu Valley appear to be in line
with rebel threats to urbanise their insurgency. The rebels have said they
will expand their revolt to Kathmandu and other cities. |
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January
17
2006
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Curfew imposed:
Authorities have imposed a night curfew in Kathmandu,
Lalitpur and some other district headquarters along the major highways.
The authorities also have banned all protest meetings and political rallies
in the capital until further notice. |
January
20
2006
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Clash:
Maoist rebels and security personnel have clashed at a busy
place in Nepalgunj. Another clash has been reported from the India-Nepal
border region. |
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January
23
2006
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Major clash:
17 Maoist rebels and 6 security personnel were killed
in the deadliest gun battle in Makwanpur district, army sources said.
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More clashes:
Another clashes had taken place in Syangja, Palpa and
Kaski districts.
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Death toll:
At least 73 people have been killed in insurgency-related
violence since the Maoists ended a unilateral ceasefire on 2 Jan 2006.
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Protests:
Kathmandu saw fierce street protests this week-end. Thousands
of anti-king activists fought running battles with riot police. |
January
24
2006
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Heavy attack:
Maoists have attacked Nepalgunj, the headquarters of
Banke district. Heavy gunfire was reported from the center of the town.
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Visit in Europe:
Two Maoist emissaries are in Europe to meet officials
of the European Union. |
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January
26
2006
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Clash:
A fierce gun-battle between the security forces and the Maoist
rebels has taken place in Palpa district. At least 25 Maoists were killed
and several others were injured, RNA sources said.
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Maoists in Kathmandu:
Maoists are operating within Kathmandu, a goverment
official said. |
January
28
2006
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Clash:
Maoists have attacked a security camp in Bhojpur district leaving
11 dead comrades on the battle field. Two security personnel were also
killed in the clash, RNA sources said.
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Protected candidates:
Candidates
for the municipal elections were being housed in army barracks to protect
them from Maoist rebel attacks.
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Warning:
CPN (Maoist) has urged everybody not to participate in the
election in anyway and not to file candidacy or participate in election
campaigns. Those ignoring that warning would face the most serious consequences.
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Maoist actions:
Maoist activities have been reported from Nawalparasi,
Rupandehi and Siraha districts. |
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January
30
2006
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Clash:
Security forces and Maoist rebels clashed in Khotang district.
Two rebels were killed in the clash, RNA sources said.
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Maoist attack:
Another crossfire between the security forces and the
Maoists took place in Nepalgunj, Banke district. Maoists opened fire at
the police office.
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Maoist bomb blast:
Maoist rebels detonated bombs in some government
offices in Jaleshwor, the headquarters of Mahottari district. A Maoists'
plan to blast the District Administration Office, District Post Office
and District Development Committee Office failed after the Royal Nepalese
Army resorted to firing. Around 200 armed rebels fled away after the incident. |
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