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January 01
2006
» 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.
January 02
2006
» 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
» 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).
January 06
2006
» 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
» 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 09
2006
» 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
» 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.
January 11
2006
» 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
» 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.
January 14
2006
» Blasts: Five blasts rocked areas around Kathmandu. 
January 15
2006
» 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. 
January 17
2006
» 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
» 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.
January 23
2006
» Major clash: 17 Maoist rebels and 6 security personnel were killed in the deadliest gun battle in Makwanpur district, army sources said.
» More clashes: Another clashes had taken place in Syangja, Palpa and Kaski districts.
» Death toll: At least 73 people have been killed in insurgency-related violence since the Maoists ended a unilateral ceasefire on 2 Jan 2006.
» Protests: Kathmandu saw fierce street protests this week-end. Thousands of anti-king activists fought running battles with riot police.
January 24
2006
» Heavy attack: Maoists have attacked Nepalgunj, the headquarters of Banke district. Heavy gunfire was reported from the center of the town.
» Visit in Europe: Two Maoist emissaries are in Europe to meet officials of the European Union.
January 26
2006
» 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.
» Maoists in Kathmandu: Maoists are operating within Kathmandu, a goverment official said.
January 28
2006
» 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.
» Protected candidates: Candidates for the municipal elections were being housed in army barracks to protect them from Maoist rebel attacks.
» 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.
» Maoist actions: Maoist activities have been reported from Nawalparasi, Rupandehi and Siraha districts.
January 30
2006
» Clash: Security forces and Maoist rebels clashed in Khotang district. Two rebels were killed in the clash, RNA sources said.
» Maoist attack: Another crossfire between the security forces and the Maoists took place in Nepalgunj, Banke district. Maoists opened fire at the police office.
» 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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