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News: Nepal

We have started to collect the most important news related to Nepal in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Nepal: news

Maoists hold massive Nepal rally

Friday, June 2nd 2006, 13:21
related places: Kathmandu

At least 200,000 people join the first big Maoist rally in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, for three years.
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Congo rebels hold peacekeepers

Tuesday, May 30th 2006, 12:03
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UN confirms seven of its peacekeepers in DR Congo are being held captive by rebels in the east.
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First round of Nepal talks ends

Friday, May 26th 2006, 18:33

Initial talks between Maoist rebels and the government conclude with pledges to continue the peace process.
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Nepal announces peace talks team

Thursday, May 25th 2006, 7:40

The Nepalese government names a three-member team to hold talks with Maoist rebels.
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Maoists prepare for Nepal talks

Monday, May 22nd 2006, 9:44

A senior Maoist is in the Nepalese capital to prepare for talks aimed at ending the country's 10-year civil war.
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Nepal companies face Maoist 'tax'

Sunday, May 21st 2006, 0:05

Many companies in southern Nepal suspend operations saying they cannot cope with acts of financial extortion by Maoist rebels.
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Home minister to lead Nepal talks

Saturday, May 20th 2006, 10:19

The Nepalese home minister will lead a delegation for peace talks with Maoist rebels, officials say.
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Nepalis hail move against king

Friday, May 19th 2006, 7:30

Nepalis celebrate moves to curtail the powers of the king - but Maoists rebels say they do not go far enough.
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Vote to curb Nepal king's powers

Thursday, May 18th 2006, 15:38

Nepalese MPs approve a plan to drastically cut the king's powers, including stripping him of control of the army.
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Vehicles burnt in Nepal protest

Tuesday, May 16th 2006, 12:15

Demonstrators in the Nepalese capital burn four government vehicles in protest at a delay in curbing the king's powers.
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Landmark Nepal king plans delayed

Monday, May 15th 2006, 14:41

Nepal's parties say they need more time before MPs debate a landmark move to drastically cut the king's powers.
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Former Nepal ministers arrested

Friday, May 12th 2006, 16:19

Five ministers of Nepal's ousted royalist government are arrested and three senior security officials suspended.
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Maoist leader to head Nepal talks

Friday, May 12th 2006, 10:53

Maoist leader Prachanda will lead rebels at peace talks with Nepal's government, an aide says.
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Nepal to probe 'royal excesses'

Wednesday, May 10th 2006, 12:35

Nepal begins investigating alleged excesses committed during a crackdown on anti-king protests last month.
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UN explores role in Nepal peace

Monday, May 8th 2006, 7:15

A senior UN official begins talks with Nepalese officials on helping the peace process with the Maoist rebels.
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Nepal annuls king's appointments

Sunday, May 7th 2006, 16:31

The new government in Nepal scraps all the appointments made by King Gyanendra since October 2002.
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Norway rules out Nepal peace role

Friday, May 5th 2006, 8:56
related countries: Norway Norway, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Norway's chief mediator to Sri Lanka says his country would not take on a similar role in Nepal.
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Nepal rebels agree to peace talks

Thursday, May 4th 2006, 12:41

Maoist rebels in Nepal welcome the offer of peace talks, a day after the authorities declared a truce.
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New Nepalese PM sworn in by king

Sunday, April 30th 2006, 6:19

Veteran Nepalese politician Girija Prasad Koirala is sworn in as prime minister after weeks of pro-democracy protests.
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Nepal MPs begin historic session

Friday, April 28th 2006, 15:42

Nepal's parliament meets for the first time in four years but the new prime minister is too ill to attend.
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Sick Koirala becomes Nepal PM

Thursday, April 27th 2006, 15:31

King Gyanendra names the veteran leader GP Koirala as Nepal's new prime minister.
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