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March
01
2006 |
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FM stations:
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has sought permission from
the Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) to operate 10 mobile
FM stations across the country "to counter Maoist propaganda".
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Child victims:
Despite pressure on warring sides, the number of child
victims has increased, a report by the Child Workers in Nepal Concerned
Centre (CWIN) said. |
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March
02
2006
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Clashes:
At least 31 people have died in clashes between security forces
and Maoist rebels in Palpa and Arghakhanchi districts.
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US President in India:
US President Bush urged Maoist rebels in Nepal
to give up violence and asked Nepal's King Gyanendra to restore democratic
institutions. |
March
03
2006
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World Food Programme:
Maoists have attacked the World Food Programme
(WFP) office in Damak, Jhapa ditrict. Later the Maoists have regretted
the bombing saying that it occurred 'by mistake'.
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Serious concern:
The United Nations in Nepal expressed serious concern
over the attack on the World Food Programme (WFP) office in Jhapa district. |
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March
04
2006
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Clashes:
According to official sources, Maoist rebels simultaneously
attacked the district police office, zonal police office, district prison
and ward police office in Dhangadhi, the headquarters of Kailali district.
The rebels attacked also the security forces in Siraha district.
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Firing:
Suspected Maoists opened fire and injured 3 police personnel
in Pokhara, Kaski district. |
March
07
2006
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Contacts:
Leaders of the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of
Nepal (CPN-UML) are rying to establish contacts with top Maoist leaders
in India, Nepali media reported.
»
Options:
"International communities should facilitate talks among political
parties and Maoists, promote an all-inclusive peace process and balance
the power asymmetry among the two parties". Mr. Baechler, special adviser
for Peace Building in Nepal from the Swiss Foreign Ministry, said.
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Attack:
At least nine people were killed in a overnight gun battle
between the Maoist rebels and security forces in Ilam, the headquarters
of Ilam district . At least 15 security personnel were injured in
the clash. Observers say that the casualties could be higher. |
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March
10
2006
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Attack:
At least three soldiers have been killed in an attack by Maoist
rebels in Dang district..
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Visits:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has resumed
visits to detainees held inside Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) barracks after
nearly nine months. In May 2005, the ICRC halted monitoring missions to
RNA premises after the army allegedly failed to comply fully with agreements
governing the visits. |
March
11
2006
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Talks:
Leaders of seven agitating political parties were holding talks
with the Maoists. The party leaders have encouraged them to call
off the blockades and the general strike announced earlier this year.
They have urged the Maoists to declare an unilateral ceasefire. |
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March
15
2006
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Blockade:
The Maoist rebels have blocked the supply of goods to and
from Kathmandu. Life in the capital is normal at present time. There are
no reports of any panic buying of goods by people.
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Leaders expelled:
A day after two central committee members of the
CPN (Maoist) have publicly criticized party chairman Prachanda, and no.
2 in the party, Baburam Bhattarai, CPN (Maoist) top leader Prachanda said
both of them have been expelled from the party for indulging in "counter-revolutionary
activities."
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Amnesty:
The Government made a fresh offer of amnesty for Maoist rebels
who abandoned violence by mid-June.
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Truce?:
Maoists are expected declare a truce in the second week of
April to help the seven political parties in their stir a newspaper reported
quoting a leader of the seven-party alliance as saying in New Delhi (India). |
March
18
2006
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Talks failed:
The secret talks between the Nepalese Maoists and the
seven-party alliance for democracy in the neighbourhood of Delhi have failed.
The Maoists have accused the parties of having fallen victim to King's
machinations.
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Maoist statement:
CPN (Maoist) spokesperson Mahara said that the Maoists
are ready to conditionally give up arms on announcement of a constituent
assembly.
»
Human Rights:
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR) will continue its work in Nepal even after it is dissolved, announced
Ian Martin, country representative in Nepal.
»
Child soldiers:
The use of child soldiers by Maoists, airborne operations
and the rising number of state-sponsored vigilantes are major issues of
concern in Nepal, a report issued by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. |
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March
20
2006
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Blockade:
The Maoist rebels have called off the road blockade. They
also called off a nationwide strike they had announced from April 3, 2006.
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Clashes:
Clashes erupted between the security personnel and Maoist
rebels at Dapcha area of Kavre district.
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General strike:
The seven-party alliance for democracy steps up protests.
The alliance has called a four-day nationwide general strike beginning
on April 6, 2006. |
March
22
2006
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»
Clashes:
More than 40 Maoist rebels were killed in separate security
offensives in Dhading and Chitwan districts, army sources said.
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Attack:
13 policemen died in a Maoist attack on police stations in
Birtamod, Jhapa district. |
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March
24
2006
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Stepping up:
At least 55 people have died , since the Maoists abandoned
a six-day road blockade. Analysts say the rebels know they can never hope
for a military victory, but want to keep the pot boiling.
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Memorandum:
The Seven Parties Alliance and CPN (Maoists) have signed
a second memorandum of understanding. |
March
27
2006
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»
Clashes: Security forces and Maoist rebels clashed in Sindhupalchowk
district. Security forces launched an aerial attack against the Maoists
in Bagh Bhairav Higher Secondary School at Thokarpa VDC.
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Appeal:
The Communist Party of Nepal -Unified Marxist and Leninist
(CPN-UML) called on the Maoists to give up violence and declare ceasefire. |
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March
29
2006
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Arms supplies:
The
US is moving soon to restore military supplies to Nepal, a news report
said.
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Radio stations:
The
Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is to run its own radio stations to counter what
it calls propaganda being spread by Maoist rebels. The army plans to start
six FM stations.
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Tensions raising:
The
government has stepped up security ahead of a four-day nationwide general
strike beginning on April 6, 2006 on grounds of what it says is credible
information about a possible Maoist infiltration. |
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