Archive Maoists, November-December 2002

Archive

2000

For nation’s sake: Only ‘peace’ can ensure our progress, by Chiranjibi Kafle (Space Time Today, 31/12/2002)

Maoists abduct school children, by Laxmi Prasad Upadhaya (Space Time Today, 31/12/2002)

Maoist bomb attacks leave, eight dead, 4 from one family (Space Time Today, 30/12/2002)

Maoist called bandh passes off peacefully (Kathmandu Post, 30/12/2002)
See also First day of bandh passes off peacefully (Space Time Today, 30/12/2002), Bandh affects day-to-day life (Kathmandu Post, 31/12/2002), Bandh days no more lucrative for rickshaw pullers, by Thiral Bhusal (Kathmandu Post,31/12/2002), Second day of Maoist bandh passes peacefully (Himalayan Times, 31/12/2002), Call off bandh, Mandal urges ultras (Himalayan Times, 31/12/2002), Bandh hits dairy farmers hard (Himalayan Times, 31/12/2002)

Indian police arrest three Nepali Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 30/12/2002)

Eight Maoists, 2 cops killed 7 locals hurt in Maoist ambush (Space Time Today, 29/12/2002)

3,847killed: HURPES (Himalayan Times, 29/12/2002)

Rebels storm a police post; kill four (Kathmandu Post, 29/12/2002)

Maoists request locals to return home (Kathmandu Post, 29/12/2002)

Foolproof solution must to rule out future political crisis (Kathmandu Post, 29/12/2002)

Maoists burn palace in Nuwakot (Space Time Today, 28/12/2002)

Late king’s statue blasted (Himalayan Times, 28/12/2002)

Nine rebels killed in ‘encounters’ (Kathmandu Post, 28/12/2002)

Bomb explode outside Minister’s house (Kathmandu Post, 28/12/2002)

Talks? What talks? by Puskar Gautam (Nepali Times, 27/12/2002)

When the women begin to weep: There are silent tears flowing down our rivers, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 27/12/2002)

Troubled mountains, by Vijay B. Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 27/12/2002)

Four Maoist rebels killed, one student dies in bomb blast (Kathmandu Post, 27/12/2002)

Compensation eludes victims of Maoist atrocities, by Pooja Shrestha (Kathmandu Post, 27/12/2002)

Over dozen injured in city bomb blast (Kathmandu Post, 27/12/2002)

Five killed in Nuwakot were innocent: RNA: Army denies charges of rights violation (Kathmandu Post, 27/12/2002)
See also Army admits mistaken killing (Space Time Today, 27/12/2002), Kaule killings unintentional (Himalayan Times, 28/12/2002)

Indian fighters in Maoists' war (People's Review, 26/12/2002)

Restoration Of Peace: Will Of All Nepalese, by Shirish B. Pradhan (Rising Nepal, 26/12/2002)

Beautiful Ilam hit by Maoist terror, by Bishnu Gautam (Rising Nepal, 26/12/2002)

Maoists losing out: Ex army chief (Himalayan Times, 26/12/2002)

Dialogue versus negotiation, by Ujwal Thapa (Kathmandu Post, 26/12/2002)

Series of Maoists attacks leave Sanfebagar deserted (Kathmandu Post, 26/12/2002)

Bandh halts life in western region; cop shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 26/12/2002)

Shuttle Diplomacy: Spiralling Maoists Movement, by C D Bhatta (Rising Nepal, 25/12/2002)

Fake Maoists shot dead by real ones (Space Time Today, 25/12/2002)

Rebel woman arrested with socket bomb in Dang (Kathmandu Post, 25/12/2002)

Govt deliberating removal of ‘terrorist’ tag (Space Time Today, 24/12/2002)

Spreading Maoist tentacles, by Puran P.Bista (Kathmandu Post, 24/12/2002)

Understandable links (Space Time Today, 23/12/2002)

Arbitrary arrest and detention (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Maoist victims’ society formed (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Security personnel killed in Maoist ambush (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Govt willing to reciprocate if Maoists formally propose peace initiative: PM, by Yubaraj Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 23/12/2002)

Peace!!!, by Abhi Subedi (Space Time Today, 22/12/2002)

Two security personnel killed in bomb blast (Space Time Today, 22/12/2002)

Unlawful killings (Kathmandu Post, 22/12/2002)

Two rebels in Udayapur, one in Panchthar killed (Kathmandu Post, 22/12/2002)

11 rebels killed in operation (Rising Nepal, 21/12/2002)

Sri Lanka’s path to peace a model for Nepal: Activists (Space Time Today, 21/12/2002)

India extradites six hospitalised ‘Maoist rebels’ (Kathmandu Post, 21/12/2002)

The roots of wrath (Nepali Times, 20/12/2002)

Killing with impunity: A new Amnesty International report exposes the human rights crisis in Nepal (Nepali Times, 20/12/2002)

Minors in a major war: Nepal’s Maoists find themselves on a UN black list for recruiting children, by Hemlata Rai (Nepali Times, 20/12/2002)

Cold War: ‘There is really nothing to destroy here in Humla’, by Kapil Tamot (Nepali Times, 20/12/2002)

Endless Violence (Rising Nepal, 20/12/2002)

Unlawful killings (Kathmandu Post, 20/12/2002)

Prachandapath on the high heels, by Vijay B. Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 20/12/2002)

Army, Maoists use civilians as porters, informers, by Kashiram Dangi (Kathmandu Post, 20/12/2002)

Six cops killed, 7 injured in Dang Maoist attack, by KP Ghimire & Sudarshan Rizal (Kathmandu Post, 20/12/2002)
See also Maoist-attack leaves six cops dead (Space Time Today, 20/12/2002)

Dealing with the insurgency: What is the national strategy for Maoist problem?, by Ajay P Nath (Space Time Today, 19/12/2002)

Youths leave villages fleeing Maoists (Space Time Today, 19/12/2002)

Conflict and terrorism vs dialogue (Kathmandu Post, 19/12/2002)

Rebels kill policeman (Kathmandu Post, 19/12/2002)

Govt setting up camps for displaced, ex-Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 19/12/2002)

Will peace ever prevail in the country? (Space Time Today, 18/12/2002)

Rebels kill three civilians (Kathmandu Post, 18/12/2002)

Maoist’ yesterday, innocent today; ninth grader’s torturous ordeal, by Ghanashyam Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 18/12/2002)
See also SC frees 'Maoist' schoolboy from custody, by Ananta Raj Luitel (Himalayan Times, 18/12/2002)

People’s right biggest casualty, say activists (Space Time Today, 17/12/2002)

Army killed innocent students: Report (Space Time Today, 17/12/2002)
See also Security forces killed innocent teenagers in Nuwakot: HURPES (Himalayan Times, 18/12/2002)

13 forest offices blasted (Himalayan Times, 17/12/2002)

Peace brokers have a three-pronged strategy (Himalayan Times, 17/12/2002)

Trouble in Nepal, by Sol W. Sanders (Hudson Institute, 16/12/2002)

Terrorists destroy project, kill three (Rising Nepal, 16/12/2002)

Incongruities abound (Space Time Today, 16/12/2002)

Dialogue : The only option (Kathmandu Post, 16/12/2002)

Six rebels, one soldier killed in encounters (Kathmandu Post, 16/12/2002)

Students quit schools fearing abduction (Space Time Today, 15/12/2002)

Maoist attacks at ACAP offices stun conservationists (Himalayan Times, 15/12/2002)

Deuba govt’s decision on Maoists to stay: PM (Himalayan Times, 15/12/2002)

US favours a strong, united response to Maoist terrorism (Himalayan Times, 15/12/2002)

Conflict transformation by peaceful means, by Rudra Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 15/12/2002)

Ounce of hope, pound of despair ?, by Akhileshwar M Tripathi (Kathmandu Post, 15/12/2002)

Maoist activities terrorise locals in Okhaldhunga (Kathmandu Post, 15/12/2002)

Travellers waylaid along Lamasangu-Jiri road (Kathmandu Post, 15/12/2002)

Maoists seek a democratic Nepal, interview with Baburam Bhattarai, by Chitra K. Tiwari (Washington Times, 14/12/2002)

Maoists set post office on fire (Kathmandu Post, 14/12/2002)

Thousands flee homes to escape from Maoist recruitment drive, by Nawaraj Shahi (Kathmandu Post, 14/12/2002)

A 5-point peace plan, by Henning Karcher (Nepali Times, 13/12/2002)

Abducted woman escapes safely from Maoists, by Rudra Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 13/12/2002)

Maoists kill innocents, despite peace offer (People's Review, 12/12/2002)

Maoists offer talks, again, by Kamala Sarup (People's Review, 12/12/2002)
See also Maoists' peace talks offer just a trick, by Sunil Sharma (People's Review, 12/12/2002)

Locals flee Maoist ‘donation drive’ in Morang (Kathmandu Post, 12/12/2002)

Vehicular traffic disrupted as Maoists destroy bridge in Katari (Kathmandu Post, 12/12/2002)

Maoist victims await generous relief assistance, by Thira L Bhusal (Kathmandu Post, 12/12/2002)

Army charged with murder (Kathmandu Post, 12/12/2002)

Curfew ordered in 9 VDCs (Kathmandu Post, 11/12/2002)

‘People in remote areas worst victims of insurgency’ (Kathmandu Post, 11/12/2002)

UN for multi-pronged measures for resolving Govt-Maoist imbroglio, by Nitya Nanda Timsina (Kathmandu Post, 11/12/2002)

‘A year of killing and savagery’, by Mohan Babu Khadka (Space Times Today, 10/12/2002)

The Maoist movement, by Saket Behari Thakur (Himalayan Times, 10/12/2002)

It will take months to bring Maoists to negotiation table (Himalayan Times, 10/12/2002)

Maoists beat up journalist (Kathmandu Post, 10/12/2002)

Ten rebels shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 10/12/2002)

Maoists should stop attacking basic public utilities: Norwegian envoy (Kathmandu Post, 10/12/2002)

163 families of security personnel chased away, by Mohan Budha Aer (Kathmandu Post, 10/12/2002)

The question of mediation: Need for careful consideration before plunging in, by M R Josse (Space Time Today, 09/12/2002)

Forces gear up to foil attack (Himalayan Times, 09/12/2002)

Are we entering the Punjab phase?, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 09/12/2002)

Two Maoists shot dead, rebels terrorise Mangalbare bazar (Kathmandu Post, 09/12/2002)

Passenger bus ambushed, five dead, by Lilanath Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 09/12/2002)

Maoist students still terrorists: Minister Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 09/12/2002)

Inner contradictions (Space Time Today, 08/12/2002)

Innocent people were killed in Gwalichaur: HURPES (Himalayan Times, 08/12/2002)
See also Rights group indicts security forces for killings in Dang (Kathmandu Post,09/12/2002)

Light at tunnel's end, if Maoists are sincere, by Ram Pradhan (Himalayan Times, 08/12/20002)

Maoist threats make life hell for locals, by Tika Bhatta (Kathmandu Post, 08/12/2002)

VDC chairman murdered; forces kill six rebels (Kathmandu Post, 08/12/2002)

Inner contradictions (Space Time Today, 07/12/2002))

Two Maoists killed in Siraha (Space Time Today, 07/12/2002)

Norway willing to broker peace talks (Space Time Today, 07/12/2009)

Talking peace with Maoists, by Vijay B Kunwar (Kathmandu Post,07/12/2002)

An attack on human dignity (Kathmandu Post, 07/12/2002)

“Our descendants are doomed”: In a tragic mistake, security forces kill villagers who were actually members of an anti-Maoist resistance force, by Mohan Mainali (Nepali Times, 06/12/2002)

“Cross-party approach to conflict a must”, interview with Sir Michael Jay, Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of UK (Nepali Times,06/12/2002)

Rajapur’s mini-Rolpa: In Rajapur, there are mountains of grain but no people, by Sharad KC (Nepali Times, 06/12/2002)

Dhungana says talks useless (Space Time Today, 06/12/2002)

Night of savagery mocks Maoist peace bid (Space Time Today, 06/12/2002)

Cabinet discusses how-to of solving Maoist issue (Himalayan Times, 06/12/2002)

Talking peace with Maoists, by Vijaya B. Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 06/12/2002)

Focus on women's role in peace talks (Kathmandu Post,06/12/2002)

Army shoot dead nine ‘villagers’ (Kathmandu Post, 06/12/2002)

Three cops killed; 16 Maoists shot dead in encounters, by Bijay Prasad Mishra (Kathmandu Post, 06/12/2002)

A tale of Maoist-controlled Rajapur, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 05/12/2002)

14 rebels killed in three days (Kathmandu Post, 05/12/2002)

Rukum developmental works suffer the most, by Rudra Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 05/12/2002)

Maoists sending different signals to different quarters (Telegraph, 04/12/2002)

Proposals from foreign mediators yet to come (Space Time Today, 04/12/2002)

Using fear as the key, by Beena Kharel (Kathmandu Post, 04/12/2002)

Salyan populace live in constant fear of Maoists, by Moti Poudel (Kathmandu Post, 04/12/2002)

CPN (Maoist) forms dialogue committee: Decides to stop targeting infrastructures, party workers (Kathmandu Post, 04/12/2002)
See also PM’s appeal... (Kathmandu Post, 04/12/2002), Not a ruse (Kathmandu Post, 05/12/2002), Supreme need (Himalayan Times, 05/12/2002), Govt verifying validity of Maoist talks body (Space Time Today, 05/12/2002), Maoist decision leaves other parties in quandary, by Ramesh Sharma (People's Review, 05/12/2002), Talk, talk; fight, fight (People's Review, 05/12/2002)

Human rights violations must stop (Space Time Today, 03/12/2002)

Education for none (Kathmandu Post, 03/12/2002)

Three women rebels shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 03/12/2002)

Environment: Caught in troops-insurgents crossfire, by Navin Singh Khadka (Space Time Today, 02/12/2002)

‘Govt, Maoists both victimize civilians’ (Space Time Today, 02/12/2002)

Govt bigger terrorist than rebels, decry human rights activists (Space Time Today, 02/12/2002)

Bandh call, govt silence fox parents (Himalayan Times, 02/12/2002)
See also editorial Reason for anxiety (Space Time Today, 02/12/2002), Firmness pays (Himalayan Times, 03/12/2002)

Bandh: A tool to strangle the helpless, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 02/12/2002)

12 rebels shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 02/12/2002)

Maoists abduct 13 civilians (Space Time Today, 01/12/2002)

Govt demands Maoist agenda (Space Time Today, 01/12/2002)

Maoists arrive from India for ‘higher studies’, by Kashi Ram Dangi (Kathmandu Post, 01/12/2002)

Locals dread midnight knock of Maoists, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 01/12/2002)

Maoists not terrorists, says Home Minister: Govt urges rebels to sit for peace talks (Kathmandu Post, 01/12/2002)

Jumla reels under Nov 14 aftermath, govt still apathetic, by Mohan Babu Khadka (Space Time Today, 30/11/2002)
See also Heed NHRC’s call (Space Time Today, 30/11/2002)

Harrowing tales of Maoist victims (Himalayan Times, 30/11/2002)

Maoists kill 2 civilians: Rebels call back fleeing villagers (Kathmandu Post, 30/11/2002)

CPN (U) condemns ex-party MP's murder (Kathmandu Post, 30/11/2002)

Aftermath of Maoist rage sees Khalanga reeling (Kathmandu Post, 30/11/2002)

Maoist attacks leave locals groping in the dark, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 30/11/2002)

Gun-wielding rebels threaten to kill senior official in broad daylight (Kathmandu Post, 30/11/2002)

Children in the frontline: Even one year later, Ghorahi’s children are still traumatised, by Ram Hari Rijal (Nepali Times, 29/11/2002)
See also Why the children? The scars on Rabina and Rabin represent the face of our wounded nation, by Naresh Newar (Nepali Times, 29/11/2002), Rabina and Rabin in hospital (Nepali Times, 20/12/2002)

Political Parties Must Unite To Deal With The Maoist Insurgency, interview with Tom Marks, professor of American Military University (Manasas, VA) /Spotlight, 29/11/2002)

Maoists insurgency robs banks off approx 270m, by Shyam Kumar Kamat (Space Time Today, 29/11/2002)

Youth forced to leave villages due to Maoist threat (Himalayan Times, 29/11/2002)

Insurgency has affected marginal farmers: Report (Himalayan Times, 29/11/2002)

Losses in Maoist attack estimated at Rs 20 m (Kathmandu Post, 29/11/2002)

15 rebels shot dead in encounters (Kathmandu Post, 29/11/2002)

Explosion rips educational institute, one injured (Kathmandu Post, 29/11/2002)

Civilians killed in Jumla carnage: NHRC (Kathmandu Post, 29/11/2002)

Maoists are crippling Nepal, by Daven Chhetri (People's Review, 28/11/2002)

Four Maoists shot dead in encounters (Kathmandu Post, 28/11/2002)

Maoists intensify drive to destroy physical assets (Rising Nepal, 27/11/2002)

Maoist 'people's war': "Disturbing scenarios are unfolding", by S B Thakur (Himalayan Times, 27/11/2002)

A year and after (Kathmandu Post, 27/11/2002)
See also One year later (Space Time Today, 27/11/2002)

Terror-stricken youths flee their homes (Kathmandu Post, 27/11/2002)

Nine Maoists shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 27/11/2002)

Post-Maoist attack, Govt turns back on locals, by Jagat Bahadur Rokaya (Kathmandu Post, 27/11/2002)

Failed negotiations, by Shiva Hari Dahal (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)
See also part 2 (27/11/2002)

Six rebels killed in operations (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)
See also Nine Maoists killed (Space Time Today, 26/11/2002)

Maoist vandalism results in Rs 1.4m losses (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)

Freed cops say weapons let them down, byJ. Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)

2 policemen, woman killed in rebel fire (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)

Quest for peace amid mountains of violence, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 26/11/2002)

ILO team to look into Maoist problem (Himalayan Times, 25/11/2002)

Maoist diktat closes schools (Kathmandu Post, 25/11/2002)

Three Maoists shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 25/11/2002)

Maoists kill two civilians, bomb ex-policeman’s house (Kathmandu Post, 24/11/2002)

50 Maoists killed in Lamjung operation, by Damodar Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 24/11/2002)
See also Another battle breaks out in Lamjung (Himalayan Times, 24/11/2002), Fierce battle in Lamjung (Space Time Today, 24/11/2002), Security operation continues in Lamjung, by Damodar Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 25/11/2002)

Children tutored in school of terror, by Meena Kaini (Himalayan Times, 23/11/2002)

Road disruption affects western region populace (Kathmandu Post, 23/11/2002)

Youths migrate to escape forced Maoist recruitment: Seven rebels killed in operation (Kathmandu Post, 23/11/2002)

Army to procure US-made rifles, by Khim Ghale (Kathmandu Post, 23/11/2002)

Let's get this over with (Nepali Times, 22/11/2002)

‘The Govt Is Awaiting A Formal Letter From The Maoists’, interview with Gore Bahadur Khapangi (Spotlight, 22/11/2002)

Maoist Assaults: Dialogue Dejection (Spotlight, 22/11/2002)

Improve coordination (Space Time Today, 22/11/2002)

People’s government in Chhisti VDC (Space Time Today, 22/11/2002)

Maoist threat displaces Kharel family (Space Time Today, 22/11/2002)

Rajapur under Maoist grip (Kathmandu Post, 22/11/2002)

Rebels kill two civilians (Kathmandu Post, 22/11/2002)

Post-Maoist strike, Govt staff kill time, by Navaraj Shahi (Kathmandu Post, 22/11/2002)

Move afoot in UN to condemn Maoist use of child soldiers, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 22/11/2002)

Peaceful resolution to the conflict in Nepal, by Kamala Sarup (People's Review, 21/11/2002)

Others writing in Baburam's name! (People's Review, 21/11/2002)

RNA claims success in fighting ultras (Himalayan Times, 21/11/2002)

Insurgency claims 110 children to date (Kathmandu Post, 21/11/2002)

10 security men injured, 3 rebels shot dead in shootout (Kathmandu Post, 21/11/2002)

Common issue (Himalayan Times, 20/11/2002)

Govt dangles no-alert carrot before Maoists (Himalayan Times, 20/11/2002)

8 rebels killed, rebels kill own cadres (Kathmandu Post, 20/11/2002)

Maoists butcher third grader for ‘spying’ (Kathmandu Post, 20/11/2002)

Peace parleys with ultras to take time, by Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 18/11/2002)

Ex-DSP among five killed (Kathmandu Post, 18/11/2002)

Interpol ‘Red Notices’ against Mahara, Yadav, Bogati (Kathmandu Post, 18/11/2002)

Maoists rob over Rs 73M from NBL branches (Rising Nepal, 17/11/2002)

Rebels set ablaze 32 VDCs’ office buildings in Arghakhanchi (Kathmandu Post, 17/11/2002)

Preparations ahead of peace talks vital (Kathmandu Post, 17/11/2002)

17 rebels killed in Jumla, Kailali, Bara: Four soldiers die in landmine blast (Kathmandu Post, 17/11/2002)

CPN-UML activist brutally killed by Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 16/11/2002)

Jumla under attack (Kathmandu Post, 15/11/2002)
See also 60 security men perish in fierce Maoist attacks: Over 300 rebels killed in Jumla alone, claims government, by Navaraj Shahi, Ishwori Neupane and Motilal Poudel (Kathmandu Post, 16/11/2002), Big Maoist strike in Jumla, Gorkha (Himalayan Times, 16/11/2002), Heavy casualties in Jumla, Gorkha attacks (Rising Nepal, 16/11/2002), Maoist excesses (Kathmandu Post, 18/11/2002), Maoist toll in Jumla battle hits 96 (Kathmandu Post, 19/11/2002)

How to talk: (Lessons for Nepal from El Salvador), by Hitman Thapa (Nepali Times, 15/11/2002)

Peaceniks on warpath: Activists launch campaign against military aid to Nepal, by Bhagirath Yogi (Nepali Times, 15/11/2002)
See also corresponding campaign web site, Poll shows Nepalis favour US mililtary support (Himalayan Times, 23/11/2002)

Govt announces relief package: Priority to victims in Maoist hit areas (Rising Nepal, 15/11/2002)

Brave new move (Himalayan Times, 15/11/2002)

Teacher flees due to Maoist threat (Kathmandu Post, 15/11/2002)

Two dead, 25 injured in Maoist-laid landmine blast, by Rajendra Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 15/11/2002)

Ex-UML MP shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 15/11/2002)

Exclusive: Rebel leader on Nepal's 'last war', interview with Maoist top leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara (CNN, 14/11/2002)
See also Maoist leader predicts 'war to the end' (CNN, 14/11/2002), The rulers in today’s world are all mad: Mahara (Kathmandu Post, 15/11/2002)

Review of policy vis-à-vis Maoists underway (People's Review, 14/11/2002)

A Visit Home Sees Changes, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (Rising Nepal, 14/11/2002)

Suspected Maoist shot dead outside Rayamajhi’s residence, by Kiran Chapagain & Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 14/11/2002)

Maoists’ three demands (Kathmandu Post, 14/11/2002)
See also Maoists want peace but with constituent assembly (Space Time Today, 14/11/2002)

Eight Maoist rebels killed in shootouts: Bomb blast claims minor’s life (Kathmandu Post, 14/11/2002)

Maoist violence leaves over 700 schools closed, by Nitya Nanda Timsina (Kathmandu Post, 14/11/2002)

Chief editor asked to mediate Government-Maoists talks, satirical notes by N.P. Upadhyaya (Telegraph, 13/11/2002)

Maoist insurgency and theory of probability, by Nirmala Mani Adhikary (Space Time Today, 13/11/2002)

Chasing the wild goose, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 13/11/2002)

Maoist rebels beat up former cadre (Kathmandu Post, 13/11/2002)

Increasing disenchantment towards bandh: Six rebels killed; soldier succumbs to injuries (Kathmandu Post, 13/11/2002)

Maoists burn 20 post offices in Dang (Space Time Today, 12/11/2002)

Maoists assault police personnel (Space Times Today, 12/11/2002)

Maoists attack television transmission centre (Space Times Today, 12/11/2002)

30 Maoists dead since Nov 3 (Space Time Today, 12/11/2002)

Govt set to try new tack for peace (Himalayan Times, 12/11/2002)

Security forces mow down 10 Maoists: General life paralysed during bandh (Kathmandu Post, 12/11/2002)
See also Non-Maoists feared killed in army shootout (Kathmandu Post, 13/11/2002)

Maoists wreak havoc on eve of bandh (Space Time Today, 11/11/2002)

Rights activists demand govt flexibility for peace talks (Space Time Today, 11/11/2002)

Lanka modus operandi to come in handy for Nepal peace talks (Himalayan Times, 11/11/2002)

Suspected rebels explode another bomb in capital (Kathmandu Post, 11/11/2002)

Five civilians killed, three soldiers injured in blasts: Rebels attack bus, power plant, ACAP office (Kathmandu Post, 11/11/2002)

Maoist violent spree intensifies (Space Time Today, 10/11/2002)

Dialogue : Nepal’s path to peace, by Ritendra Tamang (Kathmandu Post, 10/11/2002)

Left leaders claim rebels ready for discussions (Kathmandu Post, 10/11/2002)

Innocents fall victim to Maoist rage : Suspected rebel killed in capital (Kathmandu Post, 10/11/2002)

Rural Ilam populace living under terror (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2002)

12-year-old mentally challenged dies in blast: Maoist rebels destroy 24 VDCs in Kapilvastu (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2002)

Four Maoists shot dead: Former army turned Maoist leader killed (Space Time Today, 08/11/2002)

Two rebels shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 08/11/2002)

Maoists destroy 25 VDC offices in Gulmi (Kathmandu Post, 05/11/2002)

Maoist attacks leave postal service in total disarray (Kathmandu Post, 05/11/2002)

Maoist attack on bus leaves two dead, by Aman Koirala (Kathmandu Post, 05/11/2002)

Rebels prevent crop harvesting (Kathmandu Post, 04/11/2002)

An encounter with Maoists: Being robbed politely, by Stuart Pengelly (Kathmandu Post, 04/11/2002)

Forces mow down 15 Maoist rebels; NTC repeater tower destroyed (Kathmandu Post, 04/11/2002)

Maoists loot passengers, set ablaze sugar mill (Himalayan Times, 03/11/2002)

17 Maoists shot dead in encounters (Kathmandu Post, 03/11/2002)

Army for pro-people package to garner desired results, by Surendra Phuyal (Kathmandu Post, 03/11/2002)

Deadly blunder : A whole village bereaved, by Prabhakar Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 02/11/2002)

Maoists attack NGO office (Kathmandu Post, 02/11/2002)

58 VDC offices destroyed in Baglung (Kathmandu Post, 02/11/2002)
See also Rangers take refuge at district HQs in Baglung (Kathmandu Post, 02/11/2002)

Maoist suspects blast KMTNC (Kathmandu Post, 02/11/2002)

Something gives: We have to start somewhere to seek a way out of this, by Puskar Gautam (Nepali Times, 01/11/2002)

Captain saved airport, but not himself, by Toya Dahal (Nepali Times, 01/11/2002)

Bring the Maoists back to the table, interview with US Ambassador Michael Malinowski (Nepali Times, 01/11/2002)

The Uncertainty Pays, by Bhagirath Yogi (Spotlight, 01/11/2002)

A gory tale: Maoist ruthlessness recounted (Rising Nepal, 01/11/2002)

Maoist atrocities must stop (Space Time Today, 01/11/2002)

RNA claims progress in containing Maoists (Space Time Today, 01/11/2002)

RNA to recruit 5,000 (Himalayan Times, 01/11/2002)

7 Maoists killed, rebels seize tractors (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2002)

Just south of capital, people live in fear of Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2002)

‘7,073 Nepalis killed during insurgency’ (Kathmandu Post, 01/11/2002)