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Papers and articles on the current crisis in Nepal as published in the internet press

This is a selection of Nepal related articles that have been published after February 1, 2005. Nepal Research stands for peace, freedom, democracy and inclusion in Nepal. All this is provided neither by royal nor by Maoist politics. We predominantly include articles that are critical in the ongoing state destruction. Articles and papers in favour of the royal regime may be looked up through the links to government owned media on our news subsite.
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Paper Title / Author Date of publication

Nepal News ICJ calls on Nepal govt. not to renew anti-terrorism ordinance 31/03/2006
Nepal Times An April uprising Dictatorial regimes become irrational and start doing silly things, by CK Lal 31/03/2006
Nepal Times Poll (results of a nationwide Himalmedia Public Opinion Poll 2006 conducted two weeks ago) 31/03/2006
Nepali Times The people have spoken 31/03/2006
Nepal Times “Not knowing if they are dead or alive is killing us…”: Families of the disappeared can’t take it any longer, by Shiva Gaunle 31/03/2006
Nepali Times Raining bombs: There is no safe haven as the army uses helicopters to bomb schools where Maoists take shelter, by JB Pun 31/03/2006
Spotlight International Solidarity: The mission of international media professionals lend a crucial support to Nepali journalists who are facing difficult times, by Sanjaya Dhakal 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post American shikhandi, by Surendra R Devkota 31/03/2006
Nepal News Seven party alliance urges people to take part in general strike 31/03/2006
Nepal News Opposition leaders meet business leaders 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Joint showdown in Delhi on April 9 31/03/2006
Nepal News Government may impose curfew; disconnect communication services if needed: Rana 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Curfew, dead mobiles on cards’ 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post FMs ‘requested’ to air govt propaganda, by Kiran Chapagain 31/03/2006
Nepal News NHRC team leaves to investigate Sindhupalchowk incident 31/03/2006
Telegraph, Calcutta Nepal no-arms appeal to US, by Bharat Bhushan 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Leaders reassure Moriarty 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post We’re committed to pact: Sitaula' 31/03/2006
Nepali Times “We dare the government”, interview with Hridyesh Tripathi of Nepal Sadbhabana Party (originally in Nepalkhabar, 28 March 31/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal RPP Is Soon to Launch Phase-Wise Protests 31/03/2006
Spotlight “Dr. Giri And Thapa Represent Two Dangerous Trends Of Present Rule”, interview with Pashupati SJB Rana 31/03/2006
Nepal News Rana urges King to initiate dialogue with constitutional forces 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post King should initiate peace on New Year: Thapa 31/03/2006
Nepali Times “Advisers are isolating the king”, interview with Prakash Chandra Lohani, co-president of the Rastriya Janasakti Party (originally in Agenda, 23-29 March) 31/03/2006
Spotlight Continuing Attacks: Even as parties decide to launch their decisive phase of stir, the stepped up violence by the Maoists is disturbing their strategy 31/03/2006
Nepal News UNICEF expresses concern at explosions in schools 31/03/2006
Nepal News CZOP condemns blast at SLC exam centre 31/03/2006
NewsLIne Nepal Maoists Detonate Bomb at SLC Exam Centre in Mid-West Nepal, by Harihar Singh Rataur 31/03/2006
Reuters Suspected rebel attack on Nepal school injures 12 31/03/2006
Ohmy News School explosion injures teacher, 10 students in west Nepal 31/03/2006
Nepal News Explosion at SLC exam centre in Dailekh; students injured 31/03/2006
Nepal News Five Maoist commandos nabbed in the valley: Officials 31/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists abduct police inspector, 3 others 31/03/2006
Nepal News Elections: Transferring Power To the People, by Keshab Poudel 31/03/2006
Deccan herald Jimmy Carter tries his hand at Nepal peace, by Sudeshna Sarkar 30/03/2006
Nepal News Swiss govt. to host conference on Nepal next month 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Tower of Babel, by Yadav Khanal 30/03/2006
Hindu The countdown in Kathmandu has begun, by Siddharth Varadarajan 30/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt flayed for Pariyar’s murder 30/03/2006
Nepal News Rights activists condemn Pariyar’s murder 30/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Misery Follows Yadav’s Family after Cop’s Bullet Silenced Him, by Rajesh Kumar Karna 30/03/2005
Kathmandu Post Govt stalls plan to arrest leaders, by Kedar Ojha [but only because they did not find them] 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Allow peaceful demos: HR activists 30/03/2006
One World South Asia Nepal scribes to fight for press freedom 30/03/2006
Nepal News Alliance will make the general strike a success: Leaders 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties to make strike a success 30/03/2006
Nepal News Nepal’s current crisis, future perspectives and practical steps: There can be no doubt that a democratic system is best suited for the development of Nepal as a nation, by Sher Bahadur Deuba 30/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Pact with Maoists to end autocracy: Oli 30/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Thapa lashes out at seven parties 30/03/2006
Ohmy News A Political Dumping Site in the Making: The king, the political parties and the Maoists are depositing their lacklustre ideologies, by Bhuwan Thapaliya 30/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists rule out immediate truce 30/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Shoot Dead Ex-policeman in West Nepal 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Two civilian injured in firing 30/03/2006
BBC News Two die in Nepal 'rebel ambush' 30/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Forces Kill One Rebel in Surkhet 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA’s chopper attack on Maoist rally at Thokarpa, by Bhojraj Bhat 30/03/2006
Khaleej Times Nepal gunbattle leaves three dead in new fighting 30/03/2006
Nepal News Two security personnel, one Maoist killed in Sarlahi 30/03/2006
Nepal News Fresh clashes in Sarlahi 30/03/2006
Ohmy News Security Tightened in Nepal Security forces fear Maoists infiltration in upcoming protests 30/03/2006
BBC News Heading for a showdown in Nepal, by Sushil Sharma 30/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘India wants peace, stability in Nepal’ 30/03/2006
Nepal News Moriarty meets Bohara 30/03/2006
Nepal News Report of resumption of arms supply is inaccurate: US embassy 30/03/2006
DNA India US to restore arms supplies to Nepal, by Josy Joseph [Does the US government want to force the Nepali people towards another human disaster by declaring democratic parties as terrorists and a royal dictatorial regime as democratic?] 29/03/2006
Indian Express US, Nepal tell parties no joint action with Maoists, by Yubaraj Ghimire 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net US asks parties to keep Maoists away [Moriarty still in support of the antidemocratic, dictatorial and unconstitutional royal system!] 29/03/2006
Nepal News US could restore arms supplies to Nepal: Report 29/03/2006
Nepal News Two civilians injured in Ilam firing 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Changing equations, by Geja Sharma Wagle 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Diaspora's realization 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net NHRC staff killed in police firing 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Police bullet killed Pariyar: NHRC 29/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal HR Defender Falls Victim of HR Violation, Succumbs To Injuries 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Lawyers barred from meeting leader 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Nepal denied meeting with his lawyers 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Release detainees: HR groups 29/03/2006
Nepal News Journos vow to fight for press freedom 29/03/2006
IRNA Nepal journalists stage protest demanding press freedom 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Rights group for int'l pressure on Nepal 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Increase pressure on Nepal: HRW 29/03/2006
Daily Star Politicians-Maoists accord to cause more trouble for Nepal King, by Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury 29/03/2006
Nepal News Home Ministry’s statement baseless: alliance leaders 29/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Govt Not To Deal Agitators And Maoists Very Differently: Thapa 29/03/2006
Web India 123 Nepal government declares April protests 'terror acts' 29/03/2006
Bloomberg Nepal's Government Asks Opposition to Break Pact With Rebels 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Army may be mobilised against protests [This means that the army will support the dictatorial king against the sovereign people who practice their constitutional rights!] 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoist STF in Valley: RNA 29/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt vows to foil parties' protests 29/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Govt poised to foil strike 29/03/2006
Nepal News RNA starts action against officials for manhandling villagers 29/03/2006
Daily Times Five killed as HRW warns of soaring casualties in Nepal 29/03/2006
Nepal News Former US president Carter to visit Nepal 29/02/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal's army plans radio stations to counter rebels [This job is already done by government owned stations!] 29/03/2006
Web India 123 After rhino ruckus, Nepal prince in jumbo controversy [corruption in highest royal circles!] 29/03/2006
Nepal News NBA president barred from meeting detained UML gen secy 28/03/2006
Nepal News Over 8000 Maoists killed since RNA deployment 28/03/2006
Peninsula Nepal vows to block planned anti-king demonstrations 28/03/2006
Nepal News Rights activists condemn Pariyar’s murder 28/03/2006
Human Rights Watch Civilians at Risk as Conflict Resumes: World Must Curb Abuses by Army, Maoists [see briefing paper] 28/03/2006
Nepal News Nepal conflict taking heavy toll on civilians: HRW 28/03/2006
BBC NBews Civilian deaths 'rising' in Nepal, by Charles Haviland 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post A house of many pillars, by BP Giri 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties may reschedule April 8 rally 28/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Alliance May Reschedule Mass Rally, Govt Beefs Up Security to Check “Infiltration” in Alliance Rally 28/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Front mulls fresh protest plans 28/03/2006
Nepal News Parties likely to reschedule April 8 protest rally 28/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal People’s Front Non-Committal to 2nd Parties-Maoists Accord, by Ram Kumar Elen 28/03/2006
Nepal News Valley security tightened 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post What works in tandem?, by Puran P Bista 28/03/2006
Nepal News The govt. will foil the general strike: Home Minister Thapa 28/03/2006
Gulf Daily News Nepal army raids Maoist gathering 28/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal At Least 4 Maoists, 2 Civilians Killed in Nepal Army’s Aerial Operation 28/03/2006
Nepal News 4 Maoists, 2 civilians killed in aerial attack in Sindhupalchowk 28/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Aerial attack in Sindhupalchowk 28/03/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepali army attacks rebel meeting, five said killed 28/03/2006
Nepal Human Rights News Nepal Army Kills Five in Sindhupalchowk Aerial Raid 28/03/2006
Daily Star Nepal army attacks Maoist gathering 4 missing Polish trekkers found safe 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoists open fire in market area 28/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Maoists Fire Rampantly in East Nepal in Search of Dissenters 28/03/2006
Nepal News 180 Nepali rebels arrested in India 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post King should prove through actions: Nepali diaspora 28/03/2006
Nepal Human Rights News NRN Urge Dialogue to End Nepal Crisis 28/03/2006
International Federation of Journalists Journalist Injured in Nepal During International Press Freedom Mission 28/03/2006
Kathmandu Post 'Only pro-democracy judges can safeguard constitution' 28/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Four Missing Polish Trekkers Come to Contact; Reports of Their Abduction Erroneous 28/03/2006
Nepal News Four Maoists, one civilian killed in Sindhupalchowk aerial raid 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Taming of a bully, by Priniti Pant 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Camouflaged repression 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Women’s voice nowhere in peace process, by Sangeeta Rijal 27/03/2006
Nepal News CSPD appeals for immediate ceasefire 27/03/2006
Nepal Human Rights News Nepal Army Admits Beating Villagers, Forms Probe Panel 27/03/2006
Nepal News NRN association calls for dialogue, says situation is deteriorating 27/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Urge UN for Resolving Conflict: Dr Gautam to Alliance, by Tarun Paudel 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post SPA stages rallies 27/03/2006
Daily Star Nepal readies for the big fight, by Praful Bidwai 27/03/2006
Arab Times Nepal steps up security to foil possible rebel attacks; ‘People should carry identification cards’ 27/03/2006
Nepal News Government pushing parties out of constitution: Rana 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Govt pushing parties to jungle’ 27/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Write without fear: CDO to journos 27/03/2006
INSN An Eyewitness Account of the Built-up to the Maoist Attack on Tansen, 31 January, 2006 27/03/2006
Nepal News Four Polish trekkers safe and sound: NTB 27/03/2006
Reuters Missing Polish hikers in Nepal safe 27/03/2006
Nepal News Maoists deny kidnapping Polish trekkers 27/03/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal Maoist rebels kidnap four Poles - group 27/03/2005
BBC News Four trekkers 'abducted' in Nepal 27/03/2006
Khaleej Times Maoists abduct four Polish trekkers in Nepal, colleague says 27/03/2006
Nepal News Four Polish trekkers “missing” for the last five days 26/03/2006
DNA India Nepal govt blocks 30 websites 26/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Rana Sees Dr Giri, Thapa as Main Hurdle for Crisis Resolution 26/03/2006
Reuters Alert Net Nepal rebel chief's father awaits son's homecoming, by Gopal Sharma 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Solidarity groups to back parties, by Bikash Sangraula 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Leaders hit back at govt warning 26/03/2006
South Asian Media Net King trying to bring Panchayat: Adhikari 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA firing injured schoolboy: Army 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Janakchowk firing was by police: HR bodies, by Shyam Sundar Sashi 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA ‘killed’ 3 among 7 arrested 26/03/2006
Nepal News RNA forms inquiry team on manhandling of villagers 26/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Soldiers beat locals, six seriously hurt 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post RNA men beat up villagers 26/03/2006
Nepal News Police detain a mother along with three month old child 26/03/2006
Nepal News NHRC urges Maoists to give exact data of losses on their side 26/03/2006
Nepal News Patrolling and checking increased: Home Ministry 26/03/2006
Web India 123 Blast at Nepal minister's house, fresh crackdown begins 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘Avoid pillion riders’ 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post APF man injured in Maoist firing 26/03/2006
Nepal News UML urges Maoists to announce ceasefire 26/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Koirala asks rebels to respect pact 26/03/2006
Nepal News Parties Maoist pact can lead the country towards disaster: Ms. Acharya [Who are the constitutional forces you are talking about Ms. Acharya? Monarchy has left its constitutional position, the illegitimate government is not constitutional, the parties need a fresh mandate from the people, etc.! There is no constitution since the king has destroyed it; so, there are no constitutional forces!] 26/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt for dialogue to end crisis [But please be aware that you are part of an unconstitutional force, Mr Bista!] 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘India-Nepal failure: Biggest’, by Surendra Phuyal 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post King summons zonal administrators to Pokhara 26/03/2006
Newswatch Intl media mission ends visit, expresses alarm at situation in Nepal 26/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Media situation has not improved: Mission 26/03/2006
Ohmy News 'Press Freedom Has Worsen in Nepal' International media mission concludes the six-day-long visit to Nepal, by Pawan Acharya 26/03/2006
Dawn Press freedom situation deteriorates in Nepal: report 26/03/2006
Daily Times ‘Press freedom in Nepal has worsened’ 26/03/2006
Nepal News Senior media experts stress for analytical news in media 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post AI ponders smart sactions 25/03/2006
Khaleej Times Why it’s time for Nepal monarch to step aside, by Praful Bidwai 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Time for action, by Sagar S Rana 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post AI concerned over disappearances 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net OHCHR for trial against guilty soldiers 25/03/2006
Nepal News Try soldiers involved in rights violations in civilian courts: OHCHR 25/03/2006
Nepal News Police aware to ensure human rights [ha, ha!! (bitter laughing)] 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Mend ways 25/03/2006
Nepal News Int’l media mission wraps up Nepal visit; says press freedom has worsened [see mission statement] 25/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Int’l Media Mission Raise Concern over Media Freedom in Nepal 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Journalism has been risky in king's rule 25/03/2006
Web India 123 Army role in media gagging alarms global body 25/03/2006
Khaleej Times International media rights group says press freedom in Nepal has worsened 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Mission urged to expose Nepalese journos’ hardships 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Disappointed, UK MPs return home 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net British MPs stress King-parties’ talks 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Schoolboy injured in RNA firing drill 25/03/2006
Nepal News Political parties condemn Nepal’s arrest; seizure of communication equipments 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt charges fictitious: CPN-UML 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Parties, HR groups deplore Nepal’s arrest 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Uncertainty has arrested development: Dr Koirala 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Professionals stage sit-in 25/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Autocracy Is Bound to Bow Down: Koirala 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Maoists violating 12-pt pact: Mahat 25/03/2006
NewsLine Nepal Alliance Adopting Maoist Agenda: Acharya 25/03/2006
Nepal News Explosion at a junior minister's house 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net 2 cops killed in Janakpur clash 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Maoist attack leaves 2 cops dead 25/03/2006
Kathmandu Post SPA could be treated like Maoists: Thapa [Cooperators of the militant and authoritarian royal system could be treated as terrorists soon....] 25/03/2006
Outlook India Govt threatens parties of stern action, alliance unmoved, by Shrish B Pradhan 25/03/2006
South Asian Media Net Govt warns parties not to back Maoists 25/03/2006
Nepal News Home Minister Thapa warns of action against parties 24/03/2006
Nepali Times Marketting Mao in Nepal: The alternative to a messy parliamentary democracy is complete anarchy, by CK Lal 24/03/2006
Nepali Times Violence is a deadend 24/03/2006
Nepali Times But it’s not too late to prevent new bloodshed, by Anna Neistat and Sam Zarifi 24/03/2006
Nepali Times A human wave, by Jhalanath Khanal (originally in Kantipur, 19 March) 24/03/2006
Nepal News Human rights crucial at dangerous political crossroads: AI 24/03/2006
South Asian Media Net AI against Nepal army in UN missions 24/04/2006
Nepali Times Schools on the frontline: Education in one of Nepal’s remotest districts is set back decades by the conflict, by Rajan Parajuli 24/03/2006
Journalism.co.uk Global media delegation highlights Nepal's press problems, by Jemima Kiss 24/03/2006
Nepal News Media scenario deteriorating in Nepal: Experts 24/03/2006
Nepal News Int’l Media Mission continues parleys; meets Maoist leaders 24/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Media mission meets Maoist leaders 24/03/2006
Nepali Times Nearer and nearer: An escalating war comes closer to the capital, by Naresh Newar 24/03/2006
Hindu Common ground against Gyanendra 24/03/2006
Nepal News Rebel wing withdraws general strike 24/03/2006
Kathmandu Post Absence of consensus road-map, by Keith George Bloomfield 24/03/2006
Kathmandu Post ‘The bad movie keeps getting worse’ 24/03/2006
South Asian Media Net UK tells Maoists to shun violence 24/03/2006