Archive Maoists, May-August 2003

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2000

217 VIPs in Maoist hit list on red alert, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003), Clashes on between rebels, security forces; 2 Maoists killed (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003), Govt showed ‘haste’ in branding Maoists terrorists, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003), UN chief appeals for talks resumption (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003), Locals fed up with Maoists’ extortion drive (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003), Cease-fire breakdown leads to hotel booking cancellation, by Kul Chandra Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 31/08/2003)

Maoists unleash terror wave: Politicians targeted, ex-minister of state shot at, FM’s house blasted in Nuwakot (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), Let us unite against rebels, PM Thapa appeals to the nation (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), ‘We don’t want war again, you can’t break talks’: Thousands march chanting anti-war slogans, by Nityananda Timsina & Archana Parajuli (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), Friendly nations urge for talks resumption (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), Maoists threaten journalist (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), Deuba assassination bid and after, by Shyam KC (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003), Toll of insurgency on Makalu Barun, by Shyam Niraula (Kathmandu Post, 30/08/2003)

Maoists turn violent, target army officials: Kill one army colonel, injure another, loot bank, by Bikash Sangraula, Rudra Khadka, K P Ghimire and Sudarshan Rizal (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003), Govt declares CPN (Maoist) ‘terrorists’: Int’l community appeals for resumption of peace process (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003), Maoists urged by one and all to restart peace talks (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003), 50,000 to march for peace (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003), Cessation of unruly cease-fire, by Vijay Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003), Maoists attacked paper factory, by Shyam Sunder Sashi (Kathmandu Post, 29/08/2003)

Maoists break cease-fire, blame govt, by Damakant Jayshi and Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003), Widespread condemnation follows truce call-off by rebels (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003), Citizens gripped by fear psychosis, by Bikash Sangraula and Jitendra Sah (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003), 11 rebels, 5 cops killed in encounters (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003), Hasty step (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003), Government proposal unclear, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 28/08/2003)

NHRC committee on Doramba killings (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2003), Attack on Deuba a mistake: Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2003), Maoists kill two, injure three in latest incidents (Kathmandu Post, 27/09/2003), Maoists campaign for constituent assembly, by Harihar Singh Rathaur (Kathmandu Post, 27/09/2003), Bid on Deuba (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2003)

Deuba escapes assassination bid: Nation condemns Maoists, by Mohan Budhayer et al. (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), Deuba survives convoy ambush (Himalayan Times, 26/08/2003), Maoists shying away from the people: Government (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), ‘Maoists violated Code of Conduct’ (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), Ramechhap killings (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), Seeking peace: From Haapure to London, by Prateek Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), Bringing Maoists, govt to talks table ‘uphill task’ (Himalayan Times, 26/08/2003), Govt won’t call off truce, says Thapa (Kathmandu Post, 26/08/2003), Peace negotiations: Parties should discuss issues with Maoists, by Shailendra Kumar Upadhyay (Himalayan Times, 26/08/2003)

Baburam for no less than constituent assembly (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Gajurel would have to stand trial in court, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Ten rebels ‘killed’ in clash with security forces (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), 3 cops injured in Maoist-laid landmine (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Misty climate for peace talks, by Bhim Rawal (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Rooting for referendum, by Suman Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 25/08/2003), Yield ground or talks doomed: Bhattarai (Himalayan Times, 25/08/2003), RNA begins probe into Doramba clash (Himalayan Times, 25/08/2003), Army prognosis: Maoists are confused, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 25/08/2003), Danger zone (Himalayan Times, 25/08/2003)

Prachanda appeals for Gajurel’s release (Kathmandu Post, 24/08/2003), AI demands probe into Doramba killings (Kathmandu Post, 24/08/2003)

Demand for constituent assembly ‘unjustified’ (Kathmandu Post, 23/08/2003), King will not meet Maoists’ demands: Deuba (Kathmandu Post, 23/08/2003), Top Maoist held in Chennai (Himalayan Times, 23/08/2003), Maoists urged to seek vote for war (Himalayan Times, 23/08/2003)

Endless Game: The third round of talks is suspended as two sides fail to reach to any understanding (Spotlight, 22/08/2003), Return to rhetoric: Competitive politics is inherently dirty, but other extreme options are far more dangerous, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 22/08/2003), Never mind, keep talking, by Alok Bohara (Nepali Times, 22/08/2003), Peace concept (Nepali Times, 22/08/2003, originally published in Nepal Samacharpatra, 18/08/2003)

Dialogue may resume in a week’s time: Upadhyay (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), Two Maoists shot dead (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), Setback in peace process shocks Nepalgunj citizens, by Rudra Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), Local rebels warn resumption of struggle (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), HMG’s political agenda—some comments, by Madhu Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), South Asian conflict and Maoist insurgency, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 21/08/2003), Talks adjourned, hit predictable snags, by MR Josse (People's Review, 21/09/2003), Dire straits (People's Review, 21/08/2003)

Government, Maoist peace talks on death bed, by Ujir Magar/Sudarshan Rijal (Kathmandu Post, 20/08/2003), Maoists kill two cops in Siraha (Kathmandu Post, 20/08/2003), Political agenda (Kathmandu Post, 20/08/2003), Peace talks and its aftermath, by Niranjan Koirala (Kathmandu Post, 20/08/2003), Facilitators avert talks breakdown, by Jan Sharma (Himalayan Times, 20/08/2003), Hold fire, compromise and save the nation: Why not? (Himalyan Times, 20/08/2003), Peace talks what design? (Telegraph, 20/08/2003), Talks have resumed; possibility of resurrection of war remains (Telegraph, 20/08/2003)

Govt, Maoists agree six-point talks agenda (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003), Int’l community lauds Govt proposal (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003), Agitation would uproot regressive forces: Nepal (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003), Eight Maoists killed in Kailali (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003), Maoists’anti-revisionism, by Ameet Dhakal (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003), The state of insurgency, a comparison to Manipur, by Puran P. Bista (Kathmandu Post, 19/08/2003)

Govt agenda skips constituent assembly; Maoists unsatisfied, by Yubaraj Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 18/08/2003), Cop killed, 3 injured in Maoist-laid bomb blast (Kathmandu Post, 18/08/2003), Govt-Maoist talks begin in Dang (Kathmandu Post, 18/08/2003), Round after round, by Suman Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 18/08/2003), Nepal's Maoist cauldron draws foreign powers closer (Stuff, New Zealand, 18/08/2003), Nepal peace talks stumble, by Luke Harding (Guardian, UK, 18/08/2003), Encounter shadow on Nepal peace talks (Statesman, Calcutta, 18/08/2003)

Govt, Maoists meet informally on eve of talks: Bhattarai regrets political parties’ boycott, by Yubaraj Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 17/08/2003), Maoists release abducted police personnel; police constable shot dead in separate incident (Kathmandu Post, 17/08/2003), Maoists snatch land from landlords, by Mohan Budha Aer & Ganesh Chaudhari (Kathmandu Post, 17/08/2003)

US clarifies its stance on anti-terrorism assistance (Kathmandu Post, 16/08/2003), Four bombs defused in valley (Kathmandu Post, 16/08/2003), Three Maoist rebels shot dead in Tehrathum (Kathmandu Post, 16/08/2003), Crucial ‘third round’ (Kathmandu Post, 15/08/2003)

Confidence building measure and monitoring necessary for result oriented dialogue, by Yubaraj Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 16/08/2003), Government approves progressive political reforms: Lohani, Thapa confer with Oppn leaders (Kathmandu Post, 15/08/2003), Girl killed in army fire: Maoists abduct 5 policemen (Kathmandu Post, 15/08/2003), Regime and opposition, by Lok Raj Baral (Kathmanmdu Post, 15/08/2003); "Support Provided By The Various Outside Powers Doesn't Pose Threat To Any Nepal's Neighbors", interview with David Scott Palmer, professor of International Relations and Political Science at Boston University (Spotlight, 15/08/2003), Back to the drawing board, by Navin Singh Khadka (Nepali Times, 15/08/2003), Round Three, then what? (Nepali Times, 15/08/2003), Role of king is crucial, by Baburam Bhattarai (Nepali Times, 15/08/2003, originally published in Kantipur, 10/08/2003)

Maoists must lay down arms: Indian envoy (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Maoists kill soldier, abduct another (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Maoists’ extortion, recruitment drive still on (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Tuladhar positive about talks outcome, by J Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Freedom lost, by Arjun Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Life span increased! by Tilak P Pokharel (Kathmandu Post, 14/08/2003), Move forward (People's Review, 14/08/2003)

Third round of dialogue on Sunday in Nepalgunj (Kathmandu Post, 13/08/2003), Lessons from Boston, by M R Josse (Kathmandu Post, 13/08/2003), US Scholar Dr. Palmer offers nine point prescription for conflict resolution (Telegraph, 13/08/2003), Government-Maoist talks in limbo; agitating five put hurdles (Telegraph, 13/08/2003)

Five Maoists killed, 2 soldiers injured (Kathmandu Post, 12/08/2003), Maoist central committee members suspended (Kathmandu Post, 12/08/2003)

Peace talks facilitators for more assertive role (Kathmandu Post, 11/08/2003), Rebels to set up regional army headquarters (Kathmandu Post, 11/08/2003)

King, Maoists are power hungry, accuse leaders of major parties (Kathmandu Post, 10/08/2003), Maoists hold massive militia training (Kathmandu Post, 10/08/2003)

‘Conflict in Nepal can be resolved’ (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003), Maoists violate code of conduct, continue with extortion activities (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003), Peace talks will fail: Deuba (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003), Peace, a far cry, by Dhruva Joshy (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003)

Severe Hardships: The people displaced by the conflict are living a miserable life full of apathy and hardships, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 08/08/2003), Monitoring Peace Process: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure, by Bipin Adhikari (Spotlight, 08/08/2003), The dogs of war, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 08/08/2003), A yam between two stones (and a huge boulder): What is behind the Maoists’ anti-American rhetoric? by Rabindra Mishra (Nepali Times, 08/08/2003), Hair trigger truce (Nepali Times, 08/08/2003)

Maoists to propose talks date, venue in two days (Kathmandu Post, 07/08/2003), Business communities live in fear of Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 07/08/2003), Round III talks any day next week: Minister (Himalayan Times, 07/08/2003), Death toll from Maoist ambush five (Himalayan Times, 07/08/2003), Government-Maoist endeavor: Back to battlefield? by Govinda Neupane (People's Review, 07/08/2003), Maoists accept third round of talks but lasting peace yet to be guaranteed, by P.R. Pradhan (People's Review, 07/08/2003), Go ahead (People's Review, 07/08/2003)

Roadmaps and roadblocks in Nepal, by Deepak Thapa (Asia Times, 06/08/2003), Three security men killed in Maoist laid mine blast (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), Restraint pays (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), LTTE - Maoists: Some comparisons, by M R Josse (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), Doublespeak, by Beena Kharel (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), No price tag on top Maoists, cabinet tells SC, by Ananta Raj Luitel (Himalayan Times, 06/08/2003), Maoists want talks at the earliest (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), Prachanda’s yes to talks saves Thapa’s sinking image (Telegraph, 06/08/2003)

Nepal peace talks to restart but many questions remain, by Suman Pradhan (Manila Times, 05/08/2003), Maoists intensify abductions (Kathmandu Post, 05/08/2003), Maoists raise another battalion (Kathmandu Post, 05/08/2003), Peace talks at crossroads, by Som Pudasaini (Kathmandu Post, 05/08/2003)

After Nepal Killings, a Tough King Gets U.S. Backing, by John Kifner (New York Times, 04/08/2003), Double talk (Himalayan Times)

‘Maoists’ People’s Govt’ approve Rs 6.2 m budget (Kathmandu Post, 03/08/2003), Round III talks by Friday (Himalayan Times, 03/08/2003)

No sight of talks before two weeks (Kathmandu Post, 02/08/2003), As people wish (Kathmandu Post, 02/08/2003), Business community in conflict resolution, by Narayan Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 02/08/2003), If peace process breaks down, by Shrawan Kumar Sharma (Kathmandu Post, 02/08/2003), Now, Maoists on peace overdrive (Himalayan Times, 02/08/2003), Denmark wants democracy restored as soon as possible (Himalayan Times, 02/08/2003), 71 killed in six months (Himalayan Times, 02/08/2003)

Maoists to join talks: Call for political parties’ participation, by Yubaraj Ghimire and Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 01/08/2003), US ‘saddened’ by Maoist threat to development projects (Kathmandu Post, 01/08/2003), International community extends support for peace (Kathmandu Post, 01/08/2003), Alarming bells and realities, by Vijay Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 01/08/2003), Hope on horizon (Himalayan Times, 01/08/2003), In Critical Point, by Sanjaya Dhakal (Spotlight, 01/08/2003), Back on track: Maoists agree to resume talks, want parties to join., by Navin Singh Khadka (Nepali Times, 01/08/2003), War hysteria: If there is no progress, people always blame the person who has taken charge, by C.K. Lal, Pen pals (Nepali Times, 01/08/2003)

Maoist tactic has RIM written all over it, by Ameet Dhakal (Kathmandu Post, 31/07/2003), Maoists warn not to work in US projects (Kathmandu Post, 31/07/2003), We have done our best, ball in Maoist court: Dr Lohani (Kathmandu Post, 31/07/2003), Resume dialogue (Kathmandu Post, 31/07/2003), Keep talking, urge facilitators (Himalayan Times, 31/07/2003), SC ordered release of over 350 Maoists after ceasefire (Himalayan Times, 31/07/2003), Bleak political scenario: Massive war likely: Government tries to build confidence, by P.R. Pradhan (People's Review, 31/07/2003), Cat and mouse game between government, Maoists, by M.R. Josse (People's Review, 31/07/2003), Democratic peace essential to conflict resolution, by Kamala Sarup (People's Review, 31/07/2003), Maoists must respond positively to Govt's appeal (People'ws Review, 31/07/2003), Growing skepticism about Maoists' motives, by Ramesh Sharma (People's Review, 31/07/2003)

Govt releases Maoists central leaders, says Maoists intention doubtful, by Yubaraj Ghimire & Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 30/07/2003), Youth flee villages in fear of resurgence of violence, by DR Pant (Kathmandu Post, 30/07/2003), ‘Release good, but not good enough’ (Kathmandu Post, 30/07/2003), Maoists serve a four-day ultimatum: Accept conditions well within Thursday or face consequences (Telegraph, 30/07/2003), Maoist’ harsh conditions come as a bolt from the blue (Telegraph, 30/07/2003), Demands met quarter way, no boxing in of army (Himalayan Times, 30/07/2003), Handle with care (Himalayan Times, 30/07/2003), Elusive peace, by Aditya Man Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 30/07/2003)

Maoists set July 31 deadline: Govt’s response today, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 29/07/2003), Dangerous approach (Kathmandu Post, 29/07/2003), Crippling truce, by Puran P. Bista (Kathmandu Post, 29/07/2003), Cabinet ponders reply to Thursday deadline (Himalayan Times, 29/07/2003), Let’s make peace with a sense of destiny (Himalayan Times, 29/07/2009)

Minister denies govt agreed to restrict army (Kathmandu Post, 28/07/2003), Maoists intensify extortion spree (Kathmandu Post, 28/07/2003), The peace puzzle, by Lok Raj Baral (Kathmandu Post, 28/07/2003), Give it a try (Himalayan Times, 28/07/2003)

Maoists still chant peace mantra, say rights activists (Kathmandu Post, 27/07/2003), Nepali Maoists have ties with PWG, MCC: India (Kathmandu Post, 27/07/2003)

Govt tells Maoists: Don’t use talks as strategy of war: Govt strident as well as conciliatory (Kathmandu Post, 26/07/2003), 348 civilians missing in mid-west (Kathmandu Post, 26/07/2003), To know civil-war, go to Rolpa, by Kasi Ram Dangi (Kathmandu Post, 26/07/2003), Govt skirts issue of army boxing-in (Himalayan Times, 26/07/2003)

Army top brass mulls security fall out, by Khim Ghale (Kathmandu Post, 25/07/2003), Maoist letter causes deadlock: Tuladhar (Kathmandu Post, 25/07/2003), Deceit or bargain ? (Kathmandu Post, 25/07/2003), Govt’s reply likely today, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 25/07/2003), Maoist shot in encounter, by Surendra Kafle and Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 25/07/2003), No equivocation (Himalayan Times, 25/07/2003), Peace At Peril? (Spotlight, 25/07/2003), The talks will not break down, interview with Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa (Nepali Times, 25/07/2003), Jog Bahadur’s Nepal: The life and times of this farmer from Dailekh is contemporary Nepal in a microcosm, by Kishore Nepal (Nepali Times, 25/07/2003), Comrades at the crossroads, by Puskar Gautam (Nepali Times, 25/07/2003), Nepal’s Maoist Insurgency, by Steven C. Baker (FrontPageMagazine.com, 25/07/2003) [a highly dangerous article that lacks every kind of understanding for Nepal's history, society and politics and instead demands US and Indian cooperation to discourage the peace process and forcefully depress the Maoist movement in Nepal; recent developments in Nepal may be a consequence of such kind of American pressure]

King should be involved in peace process: Maoists: Govt ‘committed’ to dialogue, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 24/07/2003), Maoists abduct ex-chairman, loot solar panels (Kathmandu Post, 24/07/2003), Rebels put ball in King’s court (Himalayan Times, 24/07/2003), Maoist threat a power-sharing ploy? by Jan Sharma (Himalayan Times, 24/07/2003), Government-Maoists battle likely (People's Review, 24/07/2003), Doubts still persist over peace parleys, by M.R. Josse (People's Review, 24/07/2003), US factor in Government-Maoist talks, by Prakash A. Raj (People's Review, 24/07/2003)

PM Thapa hopeful of peace process moving on track: Not thinking in terms of crack-down, by Yubaraj Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 23/07/2003), Govt must express its regrets: Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 23/07/2003), Breaking code (Himalayan Times, 23/07/2003)

Clouds of mistrust over Nepal talks, by Suman Pradhan (Asia Times, 22/07/2003), Five democracies urge Maoists to end ‘extortions’ (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003), Govt establishes ‘contacts’ with Maoists (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003), Maoist cadres want revival of peace process (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003), Peace talks : Apocalypse of truth, by Dhruva Joshy (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003), Million rupee question: What of price tags on Maoists? (Himalayan Times, 22/07/2003), Concern over peace prospects increases, by Sagun S Lawoti (Himalayan Times, 22/07/2003)

Govt pledges full security to Maoist leaders once dialogue begins: Rebel leaders go underground, close down contact office, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 21/07/2003), Security beefed up nation-wide (Kathmandu Post, 21/07/2003), Dipayal tense as Maoists and Army intensify activities (Kathmandu Post, 21/07/2003), Lessons to learn, by Suman Pradhan (Kathmandu Post, 21/07/2003), It’s curtains for City office of Maoists (Himalayan Times, 21/07/2003), Maoists loot customs office, by Hem Dulal (Himalayan Times, 21/07/2003) [but see also: ‘No Maoist attack occurred’ (Kathmandu Post, 22/07/2003)]

Thapa clarifies issues pertaining to Govt-Maoist dialogue (Kathmandu Post, 19/07/2003), Retired cop killed by Maoists for refusing donation, by Madhav Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 19/07/2003), Role of facilitators vital in peace process (Kathmandu Post, 19/07/2003), Government yields two inches, Maoists seek a mile (Himalayan Times, 19/07/2003), Continuing conflict in Nepal, by Jayati Ghosh (Frontline, 19/08/2003)

Dhungana arrested and released after questioning (Kathmandu Post, 18/07/2003), Maoist leaders ‘holding’ meet in mid-west (Kathmandu Post, 18/07/2003), Dark clouds again: How long will this period of no war, no peace drag on? by Shiva Gaunle (Nepali Times, 18/07/2003), Where can we put our guns?, interview with Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) (Nepali Times, 18/07/2003), originally published in Himal Khabarpatrika 17/07/2003)

Imprisoned Maoists pledge fast unto death (Kathmandu Post, 17/07/2003), Govt forces too have ‘red devils’ ! by Tilak P. Pokharel (Kathmandu Post, 17/07/2003), Delay in peace talks comes under fire (Himalayan Times, 17/07/2003), Uncertainty over talks looms large, by MR Josse (People's Review, 17/07/2003), Alarming pincer (People's Review, 17/07/2003)

Unfair demand (Kathmandu Post, 16/07/2003)

No knowledge of Govt letter for talks: Mahara (Kathmandu Post, 15/07/2003), Families of released Maoists in a dilemma (Kathmandu Post, 15/07/2003)

Govt formally calls Maoists to resume talks, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 14/07/2003), Question mark looms over talks, by Hem Dulal (Himalayan Times, 14/07/2003)

Security tightened in mid-west; curfew in Dang, by Rudra Khadka (Kathmandu Post, 13/07/2003), Maoists intensify donation spree (Kathmandu Post, 13/07/2003)

Maoist preparing for ‘war’ in remote Kavre, by Khagendra Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 12/07/2003), Shrestha to be freed after talks date fixed (Himalayan Times, 12/07/2003)

Govt-Maoist peace talks facilitators meet PM Thapa (Himalayan Times, 11/07/2003), It’s still not too late to mend matters, by Gajendra Bahadur Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 11/07/2003), Not again: The people need a ceasefire that guarantees human rights, by Kanak Mani Dixit (Nepali Times, 11/07/2003), Human Rights Draft Accord: Agreement between His Majesty’s Government of Nepal (HMG/N) and the Nepal Communist Party-Maoist (CPN-M) on Principles of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Nepali Times, 11/07/2003)

Right to rebel: New Maoist declaration (Kathmandu Post, 02/07/2003), Maoists ban on food sale continues, by Dharma Prasad Poudel (Kathmandu Post, 02/07/2003), Peace or peril? (Kathmandu Post, 02/07/2003)

Truce on, but Dang curfew continues (Himalayan Times, 01/07/2003), Agenda for peace (Himalayan Times, 01/07/2003)

Driven away from homes, Maoist victims eke out pitiable existences, by Ghanashyam Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 30/06/2003), Implement second round peace talks agreements: Prachanda (Kathmandu Post, 30/06/2003), Do you hear the clock ticking away? by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 30/06/2003), Maoists obstruct hydel project work (Kathmandu Post, 30/06/2003), Reveal your agenda, Prachanda tells govt (Himalayan Times, 30/06/2003)

Want to do trade in Dolpa? Pay taxes to Maoists, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 29/06/2003)

Prachanda seeks parties’ cooperation (Kathmandu Post, 28/06/2003), Maoists recruiting minors once again (Kathmandu Post, 28/06/2003), Prachanda tells five parties: Back our 24-point charter (Himalayan Times, 28/06/2003)

Post cease-fire, Maoists kill 9 teachers (Kathmandu Post, 27/06/2003), Life is tough as ever in the remote frontier, Dolpa, by Damakant Jayshi (Kathmandu Post, 27/06/2003), Govt-Maoists talks are unlikely to resume anytime soon (Himalayan Times, 27/06/2003), Peace talks: Learning from the past, by Som P Pudasaini (Himalayan Times, 27/06/2003)

Maoist cadre killed in army action (Kathmandu Post, 26/06/2003), Wrong politics, prevailing chaos, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 26/06/2003), Mahara accuses foreign forces of interference (Himalayan Times, 26/06/2003), Heading for yet another war?, by P.R. Pradhan (People's Review, 26/06/2003)

Maoists capture micro hydro plant in Rukum (Kathmandu Post, 25/06/2003), Talking peace (Himalayan Times, 25/06/2003), Maoist leaders’ wish to have a chat with King Gyanendra! (Telegraph, 25/06/2003)

Maoists warn against attending army health camps, by J Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 24/06/2003), Maoists beat one to death (Kathmandu Post, 24/06/2003)

Maoists hold peace rallies in western Nepal (Himalayan Times, 23/06/2003), On foreign mediation in peace process, by Durga Pokhrel (Himalayan Times, 23/06/2003)

7 Maoists, 1 local killed in clashes with army (Kathmandu Post, 22/06/2003)

Five parties, Maoists hold massive rallies (Kathmandu Post, 21/06/2003), School students forced to join agitation (Kathmandu Post, 21/06/2003), RNA disrupting peace talks, says Mahara (Himalayan Times, 21/06/2003)

Maoists forcing students to join ranks, by Suvecha Pant & Tejasuee Rajbhandari (Kathmandu Post, 20/06/2003), Maoists attack security forces in Jajarkot (Kathmandu Post, 20/06/2003), There Can Be No Acceptable Military Solution To The Conflict’, interview with Jeffrey James, United Kingdom Special Representative for Nepal (Spotlight, 20/06/2003), One country, two systems: Near Jumla, farmers use the ceasefire to ready terraces for paddy, by Mohan Mainali (Nepali Times, 20/06/2003), Maimed by mines, by Kunda Dixit (Nepali Times, 20/06/2003)

Facilitators meet PM, Govt talks team (Kathmandu Post, 19/06/2003), Rights group accuses forces of killing Maoist (Kathmandu Post, 19/06/2003), Political honesty for conflict management, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 19/06/2003), Maoists discuss joint agitation with UML (Himalayan Times, 19/06/2003), Comprehensive peace or disaster war?, by Kamala Sarup (People's Review, 19/06/2003)

Govt preparing for war: Mahara (Kathmandu Post, 18/06/2003), Maoists terrorise Ramechhap residents (Kathmandu Post, 18/06/2003), Maoists become restive, fear talks going to the dogs (Telegraph, 18/06/2003)

Security forces, Maoists promote illegal trade (Kathmandu Post, 17/06/2003)

Declare Karnali Zone autonomous: Dr Bhattarai, by Tularam Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 16/06/2003), Maoist rally in capital on Friday (Himalayan Times, 16/06/2003)

Peace activists press for anti-landmine drive (Kathmandu Post, 15/06/2003), Maoists will stick to talks: Badal, by Lilanath Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 15/06/2003), Delay in peace will mean war: Yadav (Himalayan Times, 15/06/2003), Call to add landmine ban in ceasefire conduct code (Himalayan Times, 16/06/2003)

Govt names two-member talks team (Kathmandu Post, 13/06/2003), Maoists solicit parties’ support for common agenda (Kathmandu Post, 13/06/2003), PM hastening need for joint stir, says Bhattarai (Himalayan Times, 13/06/2003), Why so many women have become Maoists, by Prakash A Raj (Himalayan Times, 13/06/2003), External Assistance: Experts argue that the UN is uniquely placed to help Nepal pull itself out of its quagmire, by Akshay Sharma (Spotlight, 13/06/2003)

Govt, Maoists had signed deal before truce: Jhapali (Kathmandu Post, 12/06/2003), Interaction held between Maoists and victims of insurgency (Kathmandu Post, 12/06/2003)

Maoist victims threaten violence (Kathmandu Post, 11/06/2003), 15 killed after govt-Maoist truce (Himalayan Times, 11/06/2003), Chief of insurgency victims’ association threatens Maoists (Himalayan Times, 11/06/2003), Ominous signs (Himalayan Times, 11/06/2003)

Pun refutes Dr Bhattarai’s statement (Kathmandu Post, 10/06/2003), Instability in Govt delays talks: Mahara, by Tika Bhatta (Kathmandu Post, 10/06/2003), Former Maoist commander not happy with Govt assurances, by Tularam Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 10/06/2003), Unintended disclosure, by Puran P. Bista (Kathmandu Post, 10/06/2003), Maoists to give up arms if RNA does so (Himalayan Times, 10/06/2003), Talks and political situation, by Yubaraj Sangroula (Himalayan Times, 10/06/2003)

King must abdicate: Dr Bhattarai, by Ujir Magar & Ishwari Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 09/06/2003), Maoists form committee to launch movement (Kathmandu Post, 09/06/2003), "I am not a military strategist," says Badal (Kathmandu Post, 09/06/2003), Maoists to take to streets (Himalayan Times, 09/06/2003)

Maoist-parties joint agitation likely (Kathmandu Post, 08/06/2003), Maoists ‘not to pull out of talks’ (Himalayan Times, 08/06/2003)

Maoists intensifying extortion activities (Kathmandu Post, 07/06/2003), Nepal's Challenges, by Rita Machanda (Frontline, 07/06/2003)

Leadership change conspiracy by old regime: Prachanda (Kathmandu Post, 06/06/2003), Prachanda sees foreign hand in PM change (Himalayan Times, 06/06/2003), Nepal rebels try talks, not guns, by Scott Baldauff (Christian Science Monitor, 06/03/2003), The war hasn’t stopped in Rukum, by Naresh Newar (Nepali Times, 06/06/2003)

Army accused of killing unarmed Maoist cadre (Kathmandu Post, 05/06/2003)

‘Old regime’ to be blamed if talks fail, warns Prachanda (Kathmandu Post, 04/06/2003), Maoist shot dead in ‘encounter’ (Kathmandu Post, 04/06/2003), Jajarkot people sceptical about peace (Kathmandu Post, 04/06/2003), Maoists abduct school principal, accountant (Kathmandu Post, 04/06/2003), Bhattarai sceptical of talks success (Himalayan Times, 04/06/2004)

Mahara blames govt for eroding people’s aspiration (Kathmandu Post, 03/06/2003), Rebuilding trust for lasting peace, by Bishnu Raj Upreti (Kathmandu Post, 03/06/2003), Quit Nepal, Prachanda tells Americans (Himalayan Times, 03/06/2003), Brahminism roadblock to changes: Mahara (Himalayan Times, 03/06/2003)

Chand’s resignation a trick to derail talks: Dr Bhattarai (Kathmandu Post, 02/06/2003)

Ulterior motive behind Chand’s resignation: Badal (Kathmandu Post, 01/06/2003), Prachanda sees conspiracy in prime minister’s resignation (Himalayan Times, 01/06/2003), Maoists under fire for ‘double standards’ (Himalayan Times, 01/06/2003)

Dr Bhattarai blasts Govt for high-handedness (Kathmandu Post, 30/05/2003), Maoists spared Kathmandu ‘fearing US’ (Himalayan Times, 30/05/2003), Nepal rebels firm on peace with conditions (Reuters, 30/05/2003), Maoist insurgency in Chinese eyes, by Prakash A. Raj (Himalayan Times, 30/05/2003)

Education and conflict, by Lok Raj Baral (Kathmandu Post, 29/05/2003), Crisis of a brainlocked country, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 29/05/2003)

Maoists’ construction of road pleases locals, by Rabindra Upreti (Kathmandu Post, 28/05/2003), NEFAS Seminar: Intellectuals wish to see UN mediation in Nepal’s Conflict Resolution (Telegraph, 28/05/2003)

Prospect of peace talks, by Indira Adhikari (Kathmandu Post, 27/05/2003), Emerging scenarios, by S B Thakur (Himalayan Times, 27/05/2003)

Maoists release boy after breaking his leg (Kathmandu Post, 26/05/2003), Path to peace, by Anand Aditya (Himalayan Times, 26/05/2003)

Govt, Maoists resort to blame game (Kathmandu Post, 25/05/2003), Maoists restrict villagers from selling agro-products (Kathmandu Post, 25/05/2003)

Peace process at the crossroads, by Bishnu Raj Upreti (Kathmandu Post, 24/05/2003)

A comrade comes calling … to say the comissars are alarmed about Pax Americana, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 23/05/2003), Insurgency timeline, by Kiran Nepal (Nepali Times, 23/05/2003), originally published in Himal Khabarpatrika, 15-29/05/2003)

Rebels sore over continued detention of leaders (Kathmandu Post, 22/05/2003), Need of a genuine alternative, by Shreedhar Gautam (Kathmandu Post, 22/05/2003), Majority say Army's movements must not be confined (People's Review, 22/05/2003), The essence of change: An overview, by Govinda Neupane (People's Review, 22/05/2003)

Third round of talks likely in Rolpa or Rukum: Pun (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2003), Maoists’ alleged harsh treatment to villagers, by Ishwori Neupane (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2003), Maoists abduct two in Siraha (Kathmandu Post, 21/2003), Wilful defiance (Kathmandu Post, 21/05/2003), Diplomats see political and ideological dimension in the emergence of insurgency: Galtung favors revision in the 1990 constitution (Telegraph, 21/05/2003), Root causes of Nepali Conflict are social and economic, by Henning Karcher (Telegraph, 21/05/2003)

Maoists abduct 3 former VDC members in Sindhuli (Kathmandu Post, 20/05/2003), Reasons for cease-fire, by Mangal Siddhi Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 20/05/2003), Smallness of mind (Himalayan Times, 20/05/2003)

Minister Pun refutes news report (Kathmandu Post, 19/05/2003), Maoists issue trade license to local merchants, by Kashiram Dangi (Kathmandu Post, 19/05/2003), Army, Maoists resort to verbal exchange over security checks (Kathmandu Post, 19/05/2003), Transforming politics, transforming conflicts, by Anand Aditya (Kathmandu Post, 19/05/2003), Misunderstandings exist, says Pun (Himalayan Times, 19/05/2003), Blacklisting of slain hubby robs widow of hope (Himalayan Times, 19/05/2003), Political actors ignoring people: Experts (Himalayan Times, 19/05/2003)

RNA should be under parliament: Dev Gurung (Kathmandu Post, 18/05/2003), Intellectuals for all-party presence in peace talks (Himalayan Times, 18/05/2003), Maoists’ demand has no logic, says Speaker (Himalayan Times, 18/05/2003)

Lost voices in the Govt-Maoists peace talks, by Ghanashyam Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 17/05/2003), Stakeholders of power and political solution, by Ghanashyam Ojha (Kathmandu Post, 17/05/2003), Maoists were right on army: Pun (Himalayan Times,17/05/2003), Maoists Visit the US Embassy, by Gary Leupp (Counterpunch, 17/05/2003)

Maoists demand Pandey’s ouster from Govt talks team (Kathmandu Post, 16/05/2003), Maoists allegedly extort money from tourists (Kathmandu Post, 16/05/2003), Maoists want Pandey out of govt talks team (Himalayan Times, 16/05/2003), Ground realities, by Prakash Jwala (Nepali Times, 16/05/2003)

Army not to restrict its movement, by Prem Khanal (Kathmandu Post, 15/05/2003), Dev Gurung fires salvo at army (Kathmandu Post, 15/05/2003), Rebels charged of looting forest fund (Kathmandu Post, 15/05/2003), Youths allegedly being recruted in Maoist army (Kathmandu POst, 15/05/2003), Boxing in of army must for next round: Gurung (Himalayan Times, 15/05/2003), Should military intervene people will hardly resist, by Ramesh Sharma (People's Review, 15/05/2003)

King’s confidantes delaying peace process: Yadav (Kathmandu Post, 14/05/2003), Peace moves in a political tango, by Deepak Thapa (Kathmandu Post, 14/05/2003), October 4 blamed on UML dual standards (Himalayan Times, 14/05/2003), Bhattarai claims to bring conflicting forces together (Telegraph, 14/05/2003)

Maoist leaders criticise RNA (Kathmandu Post, 13/05/2003), Rebels continue recruitment, extortion in far-west, by J Pande (Kathmandu Post, 13/05/2003), Maoist leader spits fire at army (Himalayan Times, 13/05/203), Bhattarai urges govt to be serious (Himalayan Times, 13/05/2003), Pun, Bhattarai singing same tune: NC leader (Himalayan Times, 13/05/2003), ‘Murdered’ editor’s wife seeks compensation (Himalayan Times, 13/05/2003), Road to nowhere (Himalayan Times, 13/05/2003)

Army expresses its displeasure: Cabinet reshuffle likely, by Ameet Dhakal & Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2003), Govt studying Maoist political agenda:Pun (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2003), Maoists’ stance on constituent assembly (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2003), Maoists for end to Gorkha recruitment (Kathmandu Post, 12/05/2003), Peace parleys’ slow pace irks Bhattarai (Himalayan Times, 12/05/2003), Koirala for solution within ’90 statute (Himalayan Times, 12/05/2003), Maoist leader denies recruiting child soldiers (Himalayan Times, 12/05/2003), Cause for concern (Himalayan Times, 12/05/2003)

Facilitators pessimistic about peace process (Kathmandu Post, 11/05/2003), Maoists on looting spree in Bardiya, by Kamal Panthi (Kathmandu Post, 11/05/2003), Distt panels report Maoist misconduct (Himalayan Times, 11/05/2003), Road to peace through polls: Pun (Himalayan Times, 11/05/2003)

Incremental progress in Round II: Govt to limit army patrols, release 3 Maoist leaders, by Yuvraj Acharya (Kathmandu Post, 10/05/2003), Search for a lasting peace, by Sagar SJB Rana (Kathmandu Post, 10/05/2003), Parleys prompt partial army pull-back promise (Himalayan Times, 10/05/2003)

Round Two of peace talks today (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2003), Withdrawal of Maoists’ agenda on recruitment sought (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2003), People attend health camps despite Maoist resistance, by J. Pandey (Kathmandu Post, 09/05/2003), Maoists expect govt response to their demands today (Himalayan Times, 09/05/2003), The force of force: No one is going to deliver us peace on a silver platter, by C.K. Lal (Nepali Times, 09/05/2003)

Prachanda hurls vitriolic on US (Kathmandu Post, 08/05/2003), Home ministry moves to withdraw Maoist cases, by Ananta Raj Luitel (Himalayan Times, 08/05/2003), Translate ceasefire into lasting peace, by Kamala Sarup (People's Review, 08/05/2003)

Govt, Maoist teams to meet on Friday (Himalayan Times, 07/06/2003), Meet on insurgency skirts contentious issues, by Jan Sharma (Himalayan Times, 07/05/2003), American pressure on Maoists increasing! (Telegraph, 07/05/2003), Second round of talks on Friday (Kathmandu Post, 07/05/2003), UK has not listed Maoists in terrorist groups: Bloomfield (Kathmandu Post, 07/05/2003), Maoists torture abducted civilians (Kathmandu Post, 07/05/2003)

US ready to withdraw terrorist tag from Maoists: Ambassador, by Rekha Shrestha (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003), Easing the peace (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003), Agitation and peace process, by Vijaya Chalise (Himalayan Times, 06/05/2003)

Facilitators have divergent views on peace process (Kathmandu Post, 05/05/2003), Negotiating peace with Maoists, by Lok Raj Baral (Kathmandu Post, 05/05/2003), Talks facilitators’ gripe: They are in the dark (Himalayan Times, 05/05/2003)

Maoists’ fear forcing villagers to abandon traditional festivals, by Kiran Chapagain (Kathmandu Post, 04/05/2003)

Maoists blast US move, by Sudarshan Rijal (Kathmandu Post, 03/05/2003), Resumption of peace-talks, by Vijay Kunwar (Kathmandu Post, 03/05/2003), Making sense of it all, by Vijaya K. Sigdel (Kathmandu Post, 03/05/2003)

US lists 36 organisations as terrorists (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003), We can still repeat old history: Dr Bhattarai, by Sudarshan Rijal/K.P. Ghimire (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003), Rooting for beefsteak, by Damaru Lal Bhandari (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003), Making sense of it all, by Vijaya K. Sigdel (Kathmandu Post, 02/05/2003), Talk success hinges on army merger: Bhattarai (Himalayan Times, 02/05/2003), Passage To Peace? by Keshab Poudel (Spotlight, 02/05/2003), It’s showtime! by Navin Singh Khadka (Nepali Times, 02/05/2003), Demobilisation, demilitarisation and democratisation: The RNA is the most important cornerstone of national security, by Dhruba Kumar (Nepali Times, 02/05/2003), History waits (Nepali Times, 02/05/2003), On the table (Nepali Times, 02/05/2003, originally in Rajdhani, 28/04/2003)

Peace talks get underway against gloomy backdrop, by M.R. Josse (People's Review, 01/05/2003), Talks started in euphoric mood: Maoist team submits political agenda (People's Review, 01/05/2003), Disrupting the peace process (People's Review, 01/05/2003)