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December - 1 
As a part of the ‘anti-regression’ movement, the four opposition political parties have took out a torch light rally in Kathmandu on December 1. Leaders of the opposition political parties, student wing leaders participated in the rally and similar r
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As a part of the ‘anti-regression’ movement, the four opposition political parties have took out a torch light rally in Kathmandu on December 1. Leaders of the opposition political parties, student wing leaders participated in the rally and similar rallies were reportedly taken out in Narayanghat, Dhading, Dhankuta and other parts of the country.
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December - 1 
Deputy PM Adhikari, said that the government was willing to discuss constituent assembly and he also warned that refusal by Maoists to sit for talks meant doom for the country. Further he said that the peace process had the full support of the king,
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Deputy PM Adhikari, said that the government was willing to discuss constituent assembly and he also warned that refusal by Maoists to sit for talks meant doom for the country. Further he said that the peace process had the full support of the king, and he had no problem with the Maoists talking directly with the monarch.
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December - 1 
In Gularia district, security forces repulsed a Maoist attack on the Raneshwor Battalion, guarding the Royal Bardia National Park on December 1. According to reports, insurgents numbering about 300 had used sophisticated weapons and five civilians we
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In Gularia district, security forces repulsed a Maoist attack on the Raneshwor Battalion, guarding the Royal Bardia National Park on December 1. According to reports, insurgents numbering about 300 had used sophisticated weapons and five civilians were reportedly sustained with minor injuries during the clash.
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December - 1 
In Parbat district, security forces arrested three Maoists cadres, Chhetra Bahadur Regmi, Raju Baral and Kamal Nepali from Lekhudeurali VDC during a search operation on December 1.
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In Parbat district, security forces arrested three Maoists cadres, Chhetra Bahadur Regmi, Raju Baral and Kamal Nepali from Lekhudeurali VDC during a search operation on December 1.
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December - 1 
In the inaugural meeting of the Summit, Prime Minster Sher Bahadur Deuba, urged the Maoists "to come to the negotiating table for peace talks," and added that the government has always been in favor of a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
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In the inaugural meeting of the Summit, Prime Minster Sher Bahadur Deuba, urged the Maoists "to come to the negotiating table for peace talks," and added that the government has always been in favor of a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
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December - 1 December - 2
Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhap
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Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhapa in Tirhtekot area of Syangja district on December 2. On the same day, another Maoist, Bhokad Chaudhary was shot dead when he tried to escape after ambushing a security force patrol team with socket bombs at Manarhawa Badarhawa chowk in Parsa district. Further, the Kathmandu Post quoting RNA sources reports that a Maoist ‘area commander’ Indra Bahadur Karki was killed by the local residents of Nepaledanda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Bhojpur district on December 1.
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December - 1 
The Himalayan Times quoting the ‘minister for works and trade’ for Maoists’ ‘Magarat autonomous regional peoples’ government’, Dipak KC, said the ‘government’ had not been able to implement development projects in the conflict-hit Rolpa district owin
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The Himalayan Times quoting the ‘minister for works and trade’ for Maoists’ ‘Magarat autonomous regional peoples’ government’, Dipak KC, said the ‘government’ had not been able to implement development projects in the conflict-hit Rolpa district owing to insurgency. During a Maoist special meeting in Rolpa district, they have taken the decision not to hamper works at the developmental projects, especially at the Lungrimadhi irrigation project, where the World Bank had provided financial assistance.
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December - 2 
According to media reports, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has sought permission from the government to add 17,000 more positions in its rank 'in view of increased security need in the country.' The Kantipur Daily reports quoting Army sources added th
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According to media reports, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has sought permission from the government to add 17,000 more positions in its rank 'in view of increased security need in the country.' The Kantipur Daily reports quoting Army sources added that the RNA has demanded a budget of Rupees 6.78 billion to recruit 13,000 more soldiers to set up 93 military posts, 173 personnel for the security of the capital and 3,700 soldiers to provide security to industrial sector.
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December - 2 
Another report from Pyuthan district said Maoists have blocked all vehicular movement to Liwang, the district headquarters of Rolpa, with logs and mines placed in different places along the road.
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Another report from Pyuthan district said Maoists have blocked all vehicular movement to Liwang, the district headquarters of Rolpa, with logs and mines placed in different places along the road.
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December - 2 
During the second Buddhist Summit in Lumbini in Nepal on December 2, Indian State Minister for External Affairs, Rao Indrajeet Singh, ruled out the possibility of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Prachanda and senior leader Babu Ram Bhat
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During the second Buddhist Summit in Lumbini in Nepal on December 2, Indian State Minister for External Affairs, Rao Indrajeet Singh, ruled out the possibility of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Prachanda and senior leader Babu Ram Bhattrai taking shelter in Indian territory and said "Maoist violence is a common problem of Nepal and India." Further Singh said that India had tightened vigil at the common borders in view of the possibility of Maoist infiltration into India.
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December - 2 
In a statement released by the People’s Front Nepal (PFN), the leaders and cadres of PFN have intensified their ‘exposure campaign’ against Maoists in many villages of Baglung district. The PFN women’s wing, All Nepal Women’s Association (ANWA), has
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In a statement released by the People’s Front Nepal (PFN), the leaders and cadres of PFN have intensified their ‘exposure campaign’ against Maoists in many villages of Baglung district. The PFN women’s wing, All Nepal Women’s Association (ANWA), has taken the lead and has been planning to organize weeklong meetings, rallies and interactions in 16 VDC in the southern region of the district. Report quoting the central leader of PFN, Lila Bahadur Thapa Magar said, "We will first urge Maoists to stop violence. But if they continue, we will launch strong protests in all the villages."
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December - 2 
Nepal News report quoting police sources stated that suspected Maoists detonated a powerful bomb at the residence of Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Sujata Koirala at Mandikhatar in Kathmandu on December 2, today. Earlier, the NC president, Girija Prasa
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Nepal News report quoting police sources stated that suspected Maoists detonated a powerful bomb at the residence of Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Sujata Koirala at Mandikhatar in Kathmandu on December 2, today. Earlier, the NC president, Girija Prasad Koirala and Communist Party of Nepal (UML) general secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal had held a meeting in the same house on December 1. Separately, the insurgents have detonated another bomb at the premises of the office of the election commission at Sichahiti of Lalitpur district. However, no casualties were reported in the above incidents.
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December - 2 
On the same day, Maoists detonated a bomb in Tikapur Municipality Office in Kailali district. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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On the same day, Maoists detonated a bomb in Tikapur Municipality Office in Kailali district. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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December - 2 
Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhap
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Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhapa in Tirhtekot area of Syangja district on December 2. On the same day, another Maoist, Bhokad Chaudhary was shot dead when he tried to escape after ambushing a security force patrol team with socket bombs at Manarhawa Badarhawa chowk in Parsa district. Further, the Kathmandu Post quoting RNA sources reports that a Maoist ‘area commander’ Indra Bahadur Karki was killed by the local residents of Nepaledanda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Bhojpur district on December 1.
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December - 3 
At least four police personnel were killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Banke and Kailali districts on December 3 afternoon. In Banke, suspected Maoist insurgents killed three police personnel guarding a police post in Nepalg
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At least four police personnel were killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Banke and Kailali districts on December 3 afternoon. In Banke, suspected Maoist insurgents killed three police personnel guarding a police post in Nepalgunj while one police personnel was killed at Dhangadi in Kailali district.
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December - 3 
On the same day, a group of Maoists also abducted Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the judge at the Jhapa District Court from Jirmire village of Ilam district.
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On the same day, a group of Maoists also abducted Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the judge at the Jhapa District Court from Jirmire village of Ilam district.
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December - 3 
Suspected Maoists on December 3 abducted Dr Chet Bahadur Kunwar, principal private secretary to late King Birendra from Madauliya of Rupendehi district. Kunwar was heading towards his parental house at Tikaligadh after participating in the World Budd
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Suspected Maoists on December 3 abducted Dr Chet Bahadur Kunwar, principal private secretary to late King Birendra from Madauliya of Rupendehi district. Kunwar was heading towards his parental house at Tikaligadh after participating in the World Buddhist Summit when he was abducted.
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December - 3 
Two police personnel and two civilians were injured in firing by Maoists in Banke district.
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Two police personnel and two civilians were injured in firing by Maoists in Banke district.
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December - 4 
At least six security personnel were killed and three others were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked an army patrol near Surai Naka along the Mahendra highway in the western district of Kapilvastu on December 4 afternoon.
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At least six security personnel were killed and three others were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked an army patrol near Surai Naka along the Mahendra highway in the western district of Kapilvastu on December 4 afternoon.
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December - 4 December - 5
Nepal News reports that the anti-Maoist campaign, which started in Dailekh, has spread to Baglung, Pyuthan and Terhathum districts of western, mid-western and eastern regions respectively. According to reports, over 2,000 women of six VDCs took to th
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Nepal News reports that the anti-Maoist campaign, which started in Dailekh, has spread to Baglung, Pyuthan and Terhathum districts of western, mid-western and eastern regions respectively. According to reports, over 2,000 women of six VDCs took to the streets chanting anti-Maoist slogans in Kasmisera on December 5. On December 4, thousand of protesters from 16 different Village Development Committee’s (VDC) of Baglung district took part in the anti-Maoist campaign initiated by People’s Front Nepal (PFN). In Pyuthan and Terhathum, PFN has started protest programs against Maoist violence. Reports citing PFN local leaders said that the PFN was launching various programs against Maoist activities in the districts.
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December - 5 
According to a report published in the Nepal Samacharpatra, PFN cadres have captured six rebels including a ‘judge' of the Maoist run district people’s court, Chiranjibi, from Damake and Hugdishir VDCs.
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According to a report published in the Nepal Samacharpatra, PFN cadres have captured six rebels including a ‘judge' of the Maoist run district people’s court, Chiranjibi, from Damake and Hugdishir VDCs.
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December - 5 
At least two civilian passengers were killed and over a dozen injured in an indiscriminate firing by a group of Maoist insurgents at a bus at Sainawar in the western district of Bardia along the east-west Mahendra Highway on December 5 night. Accordi
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At least two civilian passengers were killed and over a dozen injured in an indiscriminate firing by a group of Maoist insurgents at a bus at Sainawar in the western district of Bardia along the east-west Mahendra Highway on December 5 night. According to reports, the bus was going to Dhangadhi from Kohalpur when the Maoist rebels, who were hiding in the jungles at both sides of the road, opened fire targeting the bus.
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December - 5 
In another incident, the Maoists had opened fire at a passenger bus at Godnaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Banke district along the Nepalgunj-Gularia section of the Mahendra Highway yesterday, injuring two passengers.
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In another incident, the Maoists had opened fire at a passenger bus at Godnaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Banke district along the Nepalgunj-Gularia section of the Mahendra Highway yesterday, injuring two passengers.
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December - 5 
In Panchathar district, security forces arrested two Maoists from Phidim on December 5.
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In Panchathar district, security forces arrested two Maoists from Phidim on December 5.
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December - 5 
On December 5 afternoon, an army soldier was killed and another injured in a gun-battle with Maoist insurgents at Chainabar area along the Mahendra Highway in Bardiya district. The clash erupted when the Maoists opened fire at the security troops who
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On December 5 afternoon, an army soldier was killed and another injured in a gun-battle with Maoist insurgents at Chainabar area along the Mahendra Highway in Bardiya district. The clash erupted when the Maoists opened fire at the security troops who were returning to the army camp at Thakurdwara after clearing the barricades put by the Maoists on the highway.
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December - 5 
Reports quoting Jhapa ‘district in-charge’ of the CPN (Maoist), Kausal, stated that Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the abducted judge of the Jhapa District Court, is safe in their captivity and will be released soon.
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Reports quoting Jhapa ‘district in-charge’ of the CPN (Maoist), Kausal, stated that Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the abducted judge of the Jhapa District Court, is safe in their captivity and will be released soon.
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December - 6 
A daylong bandh (general strike) called by the Maoist student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), has reportedly affected normal life in Mechi and Koshi zones. The ANNISU-R had called the bandh in protest of the k
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A daylong bandh (general strike) called by the Maoist student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), has reportedly affected normal life in Mechi and Koshi zones. The ANNISU-R had called the bandh in protest of the killing of its leaders and cadres by the security forces in recent days.
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December - 6 
During a meeting in New Delhi in India on December 6, Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, has urged Nepal to mount pressure on the Maoists (to compel them) to return to peace talks and added that Maoists in Nepal and Indian Maoist outfits had clea
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During a meeting in New Delhi in India on December 6, Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, has urged Nepal to mount pressure on the Maoists (to compel them) to return to peace talks and added that Maoists in Nepal and Indian Maoist outfits had clear linkages and it could have spill over effect in India. Saying that India was providing training and military cooperation to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Saran, however, ruled out possibility of joint operations. Also, he said that intelligence cooperation between the two countries had also began to yield results.
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December - 6 
In Pokhara, Maoists detonated a bomb damaging the Standard Chartered Bank office in Lekhnath Municipality on December 6. In another incident, a group of Maoists set afire to at least eight vehicles belonging to the Underground Water Resources Develop
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In Pokhara, Maoists detonated a bomb damaging the Standard Chartered Bank office in Lekhnath Municipality on December 6. In another incident, a group of Maoists set afire to at least eight vehicles belonging to the Underground Water Resources Development Project (UWRDP) and Divisional Road Office in Lamahi.
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December - 6 
Maoists have released the judge of Jhapa District Court, Tanka Bahadur Moktan, who they had abducted on December 3 from his home at Jirmale of Illam district. The insurgents handed over Moktan to the district-based human rights activists and journali
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Maoists have released the judge of Jhapa District Court, Tanka Bahadur Moktan, who they had abducted on December 3 from his home at Jirmale of Illam district. The insurgents handed over Moktan to the district-based human rights activists and journalists at Berphulang on December 6. The insurgents have also released Suresh Rajbanshi, one of the two persons who they had abducted along with Mokatan. Manoj Sherpa, the other person abducted has, however, refused to return, reports said quoting justice Moktan.
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December - 7 
At a press conference organized in Bardiya district, Maoists announced lifting of the blockade along the east-west Mahendra Highway, which had been blocked at several places for the last three weeks to counter the action launched by the security forc
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At a press conference organized in Bardiya district, Maoists announced lifting of the blockade along the east-west Mahendra Highway, which had been blocked at several places for the last three weeks to counter the action launched by the security force in the Dang-Karnali-Chisapani area.
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December - 7 
At least four civilians and six Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash between security forces and Maoists in Bangresal, a bordering area between Pyuthan and Arghakhanchi districts on December 7.
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At least four civilians and six Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash between security forces and Maoists in Bangresal, a bordering area between Pyuthan and Arghakhanchi districts on December 7.
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December - 7 
During a program at Taraha in Sunsari district on December 7, the Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari said that the government was ready to withdraw the terrorist tag slapped on the Maoists the moment they agree to sit for talks. Further he a
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During a program at Taraha in Sunsari district on December 7, the Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari said that the government was ready to withdraw the terrorist tag slapped on the Maoists the moment they agree to sit for talks. Further he added that the government is also ready to withdraw the red corner notice issued against the Maoists.
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December - 7 
In Nuwakot district, Maoists abducted and later killed one security personnel, Shyam Lamichhane at Ranipauwa area on December 7.
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In Nuwakot district, Maoists abducted and later killed one security personnel, Shyam Lamichhane at Ranipauwa area on December 7.
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December - 7 
Nepal News report quoting Indian News Agency said that security has been tightened along the 100-km-long porous stretch in Dhanaura border and Sidharthnagar area after recent incidents of unrest in Nepal. Report quoting the Indian Director General of
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Nepal News report quoting Indian News Agency said that security has been tightened along the 100-km-long porous stretch in Dhanaura border and Sidharthnagar area after recent incidents of unrest in Nepal. Report quoting the Indian Director General of the Special Services Bureau, Himanshu Kumar said "Our duty is to keep track on Maoist activities, track them down and take necessary counter measures" and added that a massive combing operation has been launched in the area and police have also set up temporary posts as there was fear of exchange of weapons between Nepali and Indian Maoist outfits. Further, he said "there is no notice of any kind of joint strategy between the two," and Indian security personnel have begun thorough checking of all the vehicles and people passing through the sensitive border checkpost.
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December - 7 
On December 7, the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) asked the government to diversify the examination centers for the upcoming SLC examinations in the rural areas, and withdraw security forces from there. In a statement iss
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On December 7, the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) asked the government to diversify the examination centers for the upcoming SLC examinations in the rural areas, and withdraw security forces from there. In a statement issued by president of All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), Lekhnath Neupaney warned the Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) not to deploy security personnel for conducting the SLC examinations, which commences from March 27, 2005.
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December - 7 
One civilian was killed and over a dozen more injured when a group of armed Maoist insurgents hurled socket bombs at a peaceful 'resistance' rally organised by the local people at Basnepati of Chhiudipusakot village in Dailekh district on December 7.
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One civilian was killed and over a dozen more injured when a group of armed Maoist insurgents hurled socket bombs at a peaceful 'resistance' rally organised by the local people at Basnepati of Chhiudipusakot village in Dailekh district on December 7. Maoists attacked the civilians while they were returning after recovering property seized by the insurgents and earlier the local people had apprehended local Maoist leaders and handed them over to security forces.
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December - 7 
Security forces have shot dead three Maoists in separate incidents including one insurgent each at Manpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dang district, at Hajbaniya VDC in Rautahat district and another in Syangja district on December 7.
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Security forces have shot dead three Maoists in separate incidents including one insurgent each at Manpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dang district, at Hajbaniya VDC in Rautahat district and another in Syangja district on December 7.
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December - 7 
United Nations (UN) sources stated that a four member fact-finding mission of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances have started monitoring the situation of `disappearance' in the country meeting with top government officials
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United Nations (UN) sources stated that a four member fact-finding mission of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances have started monitoring the situation of `disappearance' in the country meeting with top government officials, security personnel and families of victims, among others.
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December - 8 December - 9
A group of Maoists exploded a bomb at the Kuleswar based Agricultural Storage Corporation in Kathmandu on December 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident except some damages to the building. Further, during a clash between th
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A group of Maoists exploded a bomb at the Kuleswar based Agricultural Storage Corporation in Kathmandu on December 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident except some damages to the building. Further, during a clash between the Maoist inmates in Kanchanpur district prison, one Maoist was killed and 17 others were injured on December 8.
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December - 8 
At least two security force personnel and a civilian were killed in a Maoist ambush at Sidhuwa bazaar in Parewadin VDC on December 8. On the same day, a nine-year-old child, Sunil Chaudhary was injured during a bomb blast triggered by Maoists at Mila
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At least two security force personnel and a civilian were killed in a Maoist ambush at Sidhuwa bazaar in Parewadin VDC on December 8. On the same day, a nine-year-old child, Sunil Chaudhary was injured during a bomb blast triggered by Maoists at Milanchock in Dhangadi bazaar in Dhangadi district. Also the insurgents set ablaze the properties in surrounding areas including six tractors and five motorcycles at Dhangadi bazaar.
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December - 8 
During a press conference in Kathmandu on December 8, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Deepak Gurung stated that over 2768 Maoists were killed during security operations, while RNA lost 304 soldiers in sporadic encounters
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During a press conference in Kathmandu on December 8, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Deepak Gurung stated that over 2768 Maoists were killed during security operations, while RNA lost 304 soldiers in sporadic encounters with the insurgents since the last truce was broken on August 27, 2003. Further, Gurung said that about 1380 Maoist insurgents have surrendered before the security forces and local administrations, in accordance with the amnesty policy adopted by government towards them since August 26, 2004.
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December - 8 
Security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Rabindra Yogi alias Surya, while he tried to flee from security detention in Dailekh on December 8.
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Security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Rabindra Yogi alias Surya, while he tried to flee from security detention in Dailekh on December 8.
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December - 9 
According to the Himalayan Times, at least 19 Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between security forces and Maoists at Priti Village Development Committee-4 (VDC) in Lapchane of Ramechhap district on December 9. A police personnel and an e
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According to the Himalayan Times, at least 19 Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between security forces and Maoists at Priti Village Development Committee-4 (VDC) in Lapchane of Ramechhap district on December 9. A police personnel and an eight-year old civilian girl were also killed in the clash.
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December - 9 
During an interview, the Chairman of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) standing committee, Parashu Narayan Chaudhary has alleged that political parties are not serious towards restoring peace in the country and added, "the parties were concerned only
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During an interview, the Chairman of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) standing committee, Parashu Narayan Chaudhary has alleged that political parties are not serious towards restoring peace in the country and added, "the parties were concerned only towards forming a government, not towards restoring law and order in the country. The Maoists took benefit of the situation and provoked people." Further he said, "Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba himself is responsible for the royal move of October 2002… The parties and their leadership have failed, not the multi-party democracy."
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December - 9 
Kathmandu Post quoting the RNA mid-Western Divisional Headquarters in Nepalgunj said that they have destroyed some large Maoist training centers and 50-60 bunkers in the far and mid-Western hills. Further, Nepal News, quoting the District Police offi
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Kathmandu Post quoting the RNA mid-Western Divisional Headquarters in Nepalgunj said that they have destroyed some large Maoist training centers and 50-60 bunkers in the far and mid-Western hills. Further, Nepal News, quoting the District Police office sources, said the Maoists have captured and forcibly driven away at least six passenger buses in the Kailali district on December 9.
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December - 9 
On December 9, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said the UML ministers boycotted the central conference of the Raj Parishad and added, "Raj Parishad’s role has not been positive. Its moves cannot be called
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On December 9, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said the UML ministers boycotted the central conference of the Raj Parishad and added, "Raj Parishad’s role has not been positive. Its moves cannot be called democratic. It would send bad message if we participated in the conference."
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December - 9 December - 10
One senior Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and three insurgents were killed during clashes at Juluke Laharebari bordering the Pyuthan and Dang districts on December 9 and 10. Three soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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One senior Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and three insurgents were killed during clashes at Juluke Laharebari bordering the Pyuthan and Dang districts on December 9 and 10. Three soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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December - 10 
Addressing a National Human Rights Commission function in Kathmandu on December 10, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba urged the human rights activists to force the insurgents to return to the negotiation table.
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Addressing a National Human Rights Commission function in Kathmandu on December 10, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba urged the human rights activists to force the insurgents to return to the negotiation table.
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December - 10 
At least two women Maoist insurgents were shot dead by the security forces and a detonator was recovered in the Jutpani area of Chitwan district on December 10. On the same day, two district- level Maoist leaders were killed in a security force opera
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At least two women Maoist insurgents were shot dead by the security forces and a detonator was recovered in the Jutpani area of Chitwan district on December 10. On the same day, two district- level Maoist leaders were killed in a security force operation at Madhualiya in the Rupandehi district.
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December - 10 
In another incident, an insurgent, identified as Tika Ram Dangi, was killed in a security force action at Hattibaan in the Dang district on December 10. Separately, two Maoists, identified as Jhak Bahadur Budha Magar and Sita Ram Budha Magar, were wo
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In another incident, an insurgent, identified as Tika Ram Dangi, was killed in a security force action at Hattibaan in the Dang district on December 10. Separately, two Maoists, identified as Jhak Bahadur Budha Magar and Sita Ram Budha Magar, were wounded when troops shot at them while the two were collecting ‘donations’ in the Tribhuvan municipality.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the Rajparishad (King’s advisory council) formally urged King Gyanendra to resolve the current crisis facing Nepal and suggested him to amend the 1990 Constitution. Meanwhile, leaders of major ruling and opposition political parties s
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On December 10, the Rajparishad (King’s advisory council) formally urged King Gyanendra to resolve the current crisis facing Nepal and suggested him to amend the 1990 Constitution. Meanwhile, leaders of major ruling and opposition political parties said the Rajparishad convention was aimed at engaging the King in active politics and they have questioned that a constitutional body should not have organised a conference in an "unconstitutional" manner.
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December - 10 
Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a low intensity bomb at the Regional Irrigation Office in the Ekantakuna area of Kathmandu on December 10. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident on the same day, Maoists exploded a bomb tar
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Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a low intensity bomb at the Regional Irrigation Office in the Ekantakuna area of Kathmandu on December 10. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident on the same day, Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Mid-Western Regional Agriculture Directorate building at Bhanimandal in the Lalitpur district.
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December - 11 
A Nepal News report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed in the ongoing clashes between the security forces and insurgents at Chhaile in the Kalikot district on December 11. The troops a
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A Nepal News report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed in the ongoing clashes between the security forces and insurgents at Chhaile in the Kalikot district on December 11. The troops also seized seven home-made guns, some ammunition and one communication set from the incident site.
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December - 11 
In Rupendehi district, two insurgents were killed during an encounter with the troops at Madhwaliya on December 11. Further, one Maoist, identified as Tikaram Dangi, was shot dead and two others were wounded at Dharna in the Dang district.
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In Rupendehi district, two insurgents were killed during an encounter with the troops at Madhwaliya on December 11. Further, one Maoist, identified as Tikaram Dangi, was shot dead and two others were wounded at Dharna in the Dang district.
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December - 11 
Maoists have reportedly abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and one Nepali Congress worker from the Dhading district on December 11. They also abducted two more people, including a businessman, from Udayapur district a day e
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Maoists have reportedly abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and one Nepali Congress worker from the Dhading district on December 11. They also abducted two more people, including a businessman, from Udayapur district a day earlier.
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December - 11 
Media reports added that there was a minor grenade explosion at the residence of Chief Secretary to the Government, Bimal Koirala's residence at Ghattekulo, in Kathmandu on December 11. However, no casualties were reported. Maoists have also reported
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Media reports added that there was a minor grenade explosion at the residence of Chief Secretary to the Government, Bimal Koirala's residence at Ghattekulo, in Kathmandu on December 11. However, no casualties were reported. Maoists have also reportedly looted and bombed two houses and set ablaze five more houses belonging to Durga Bhusal in the Dang district.
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December - 11 December - 12
Media reports added that there was an explosion at the Chitwan House of former Raj Parishad Chairman, Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, detonated by an unidentified group of people at Anand Marg, Bharatpur Municipality on December 12. However, no casualties wer
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Media reports added that there was an explosion at the Chitwan House of former Raj Parishad Chairman, Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, detonated by an unidentified group of people at Anand Marg, Bharatpur Municipality on December 12. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Further, the Maoists have reportedly looted two trucks of food grains belonging to the World Food Programme in Kailali district on December 11.
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December - 11 
One security force personnel was killed and six others sustained injuries during Maoist attacks in the Mathuradanda area of Arghakhanchi district on December 11. Security forces reportedly killed a ‘platoon commander’ of the Maoists during the same i
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One security force personnel was killed and six others sustained injuries during Maoist attacks in the Mathuradanda area of Arghakhanchi district on December 11. Security forces reportedly killed a ‘platoon commander’ of the Maoists during the same incident. Separately, in the Chitwan district, two women Maoist cadres were shot dead by security forces in the JutKalika area.
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December - 11 
The Kathmandu Post quoting official sources said that a fierce battle with long-range weapons was reportedly going on between security forces and Maoists at Ghagal in the Doti district as security forces attacked the Maoists’ headquarters on December
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The Kathmandu Post quoting official sources said that a fierce battle with long-range weapons was reportedly going on between security forces and Maoists at Ghagal in the Doti district as security forces attacked the Maoists’ headquarters on December 11. The Maoists have targeted security forces’ headquarters after their successful attacks at Pandaun and surrounding areas in Doti and Surkhet districts recently.
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December - 12 
According to Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Arun Chaudhari, at Ramganjawelgachhiya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district on December 12.
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According to Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Arun Chaudhari, at Ramganjawelgachhiya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district on December 12.
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December - 12 
According to Nepal News, security forces are claimed to have killed over a dozen Maoist insurgents after air raids were launched in the three village development committees (VDCs) of Naumule, Toli and Salleri in the Dailekh district on December 12. O
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According to Nepal News, security forces are claimed to have killed over a dozen Maoist insurgents after air raids were launched in the three village development committees (VDCs) of Naumule, Toli and Salleri in the Dailekh district on December 12. Over two dozen insurgents were also suspected to be injured during the attack.
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December - 12 December - 13
In the Dang district, three civilians were injured during a bomb explosion, engineered by suspected Maoists near Aghaiya bridge on the Lamahi-Kohalpur section of the Mahendra Highway, on December 13. Also, security forces reportedly destroyed a Maois
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In the Dang district, three civilians were injured during a bomb explosion, engineered by suspected Maoists near Aghaiya bridge on the Lamahi-Kohalpur section of the Mahendra Highway, on December 13. Also, security forces reportedly destroyed a Maoist training center at Chunatakura in the Dailekh district. In another incident in the same district, Maoists assaulted over two-dozen villagers of the Ward Security Committee and abducted four persons at Khadgawada on December 12.
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December - 12 
Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly stated that the security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Bal Bahadur BK alias ‘Battisale’, during a clash at Doba VDC area in Myagdi district on December 12. On the same day, a Maoist leader, identi
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Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly stated that the security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Bal Bahadur BK alias ‘Battisale’, during a clash at Doba VDC area in Myagdi district on December 12. On the same day, a Maoist leader, identified as Bishal, was killed in the Debariya jungle area of Kailali district.
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December - 12 
Separately, the Kathmandu Post reports on December 12 that the residents of six VDC areas along the Surkhet-Dailekh border have organized a village-level ‘civil society’ in Goganpani VDC -comprising locals of Ratu, Jarbuta and Garpan of Surkhet, and
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Separately, the Kathmandu Post reports on December 12 that the residents of six VDC areas along the Surkhet-Dailekh border have organized a village-level ‘civil society’ in Goganpani VDC -comprising locals of Ratu, Jarbuta and Garpan of Surkhet, and Goganpani, Piladi and Lalikanda of Dailekh districts-to fight against the Maoist atrocities on civilians. Another Kathmandu Post report stated the Maoists have intensified their trench construction campaign in schools and private houses in the Baglung district and ordered the civilians of Jaljala, Nisi, Bobang, Darling, Adhikarichaur, Bohoragaun and other adjoining villages to help in their trench construction.
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December - 12 
The Himalayan Times reports that the Maoist-affiliated Tharuwan ‘Autonomous Province Janparishad’ has announced a ban on vehicles with Indian number plates in five districts of the far-western region including Banke, Bardiya, Dang, Kailali and Kancha
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The Himalayan Times reports that the Maoist-affiliated Tharuwan ‘Autonomous Province Janparishad’ has announced a ban on vehicles with Indian number plates in five districts of the far-western region including Banke, Bardiya, Dang, Kailali and Kanchanpur districts, and over 100 such vehicles have been stranded at Babagunj and Rupaidia in India for the last five days.
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December - 12 
The Maoists have killed a district committee member of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Khim Bahadur Thapa, in Dhading district on December 12 and also released two other political activists, who were abducted along with Khim Bahadur from the Sala
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The Maoists have killed a district committee member of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Khim Bahadur Thapa, in Dhading district on December 12 and also released two other political activists, who were abducted along with Khim Bahadur from the Salang VDC area on December 10. They have also reportedly released Chet Bahadur Kunwar, former secretary of the Royal Palace and personal secretary of late King Birendra, who was abducted from Rupandehi on December 3.
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December - 13 
After the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu on December 13, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) leaders alleged that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was "not active enough for the restoration of peace." Further, they also opposed Deuba’s announ
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After the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu on December 13, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) leaders alleged that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was "not active enough for the restoration of peace." Further, they also opposed Deuba’s announcement to hold elections by the end of 2004.
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December - 13 
On December 13, a probe committee under the Joint Secretary at the Home Ministry, Narayan Gopal Malego, disclosed the whereabouts of 166 persons disappearing involuntarily. The committee reported that among the 116 individuals, 14 were released after
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On December 13, a probe committee under the Joint Secretary at the Home Ministry, Narayan Gopal Malego, disclosed the whereabouts of 166 persons disappearing involuntarily. The committee reported that among the 116 individuals, 14 were released after interrogation, 17 persons were freed after serving jail terms while 33 persons remain in detention and 45 have been kept at an investigation center at Sundarijal. Likewise, one person had surrendered to the authorities and six persons were killed in encounters with the security forces. The committee, in its earlier three reports, has disclosed the whereabouts of 204 persons disappearing involuntarily after being arrested by the security forces.
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December - 13 
The Cabinet meeting on December 13 decided to put security forces on high alert, considering the intelligence reports on high possibility of Maoists intensifying attacks on the eve of the 9th anniversary of the ‘people’s war’.
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The Cabinet meeting on December 13 decided to put security forces on high alert, considering the intelligence reports on high possibility of Maoists intensifying attacks on the eve of the 9th anniversary of the ‘people’s war’.
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December - 13 
The visiting Special Representative of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Sir Jeffrey James, has reportedly said that reinstatement of the dissolved Parliament could be an option to break the on-going constitutional impasse in Nepal. He also called upon th
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The visiting Special Representative of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Sir Jeffrey James, has reportedly said that reinstatement of the dissolved Parliament could be an option to break the on-going constitutional impasse in Nepal. He also called upon the Maoists to hold peace talks with the Government. Separately, in a statement released by the European Union (EU) Presidency in Nepal, a four-member EU delegation arrived in Kathmandu on December 13, on a three-day peace mission and called all the Constitutional forces in Nepal "to work closely together in support of a common strategy for achieving a comprehensive and inclusive settlement in the country."
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December - 13 
Troops have arrested the Bagmati-Narayani convener of the pro-Maoist trade union, All Nepal Trade Union Federation, Ganesh Regmi, from Kathmandu on December 13. Maoist sources while confirming his arrest have appealed to the media and human rights co
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Troops have arrested the Bagmati-Narayani convener of the pro-Maoist trade union, All Nepal Trade Union Federation, Ganesh Regmi, from Kathmandu on December 13. Maoist sources while confirming his arrest have appealed to the media and human rights community to help protect his life.
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December - 14 
A RNA statement said that one insurgent was killed in security action at Tinpiple in the Tehrathum district on December 14.
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A RNA statement said that one insurgent was killed in security action at Tinpiple in the Tehrathum district on December 14.
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December - 14 
According to the Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents killed a new recruit of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Gyan Bahadur Gurung, at Bhalusunwara in the Gorkha district on December 14. On the same day, Maoists also bombed a school at Tansen municipality
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According to the Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents killed a new recruit of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Gyan Bahadur Gurung, at Bhalusunwara in the Gorkha district on December 14. On the same day, Maoists also bombed a school at Tansen municipality in the Palpa district. Further, the insurgents dug several hundred trenches around a school and forced the teachers and students to assist them in Rukum district.
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December - 14 
At the end of its nine-day long fact-finding mission to Nepal, the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, in its interim report, said that despite national provisions and international obligations, fundamental norms of human righ
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At the end of its nine-day long fact-finding mission to Nepal, the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, in its interim report, said that despite national provisions and international obligations, fundamental norms of human rights are reportedly widely violated in the country and added "lack of legal protections for people detained on suspicion of being Maoists or having information about the Maoists was one of the issues of most serious concern."
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December - 14 December - 15
Four insurgents, identified as Bhola Choudhari, Laxmi Khanal, Bhim Harijan and Manoj Harijan, were killed during retaliatory action by the villagers of Suryapura in Nawalparasi district on December 15. During another incident at Paklihawa village in
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Four insurgents, identified as Bhola Choudhari, Laxmi Khanal, Bhim Harijan and Manoj Harijan, were killed during retaliatory action by the villagers of Suryapura in Nawalparasi district on December 15. During another incident at Paklihawa village in the same district, one Maoist ‘section commander’, Ramesh Choudhary, was killed by locals on December 14. The villagers also handed over a woman Maoist cadre to the police.
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December - 14 December - 15
Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb in the Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet district on December 15. However, no casualties were reported. Separately, issuing a press statement on December 14, the Maoists have claimed responsibility for
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Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb in the Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet district on December 15. However, no casualties were reported. Separately, issuing a press statement on December 14, the Maoists have claimed responsibility for the explosion at a community health center in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City on December 14. The ‘in-charge’ of ‘Eastern Central Command’ of the CPN-M, Aditya, confirmed the attack and said the Maoists would continue such attacks in the future.
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December - 14 
The two-day general strike called by the Maoists to protest against the 'anti-judicial killing and abductions' of their comrades by the security forces have reportedly paralyzed normal life in the Chitwan, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Syangja and Parbat d
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The two-day general strike called by the Maoists to protest against the 'anti-judicial killing and abductions' of their comrades by the security forces have reportedly paralyzed normal life in the Chitwan, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Syangja and Parbat districts. The insurgents had detonated bombs at Satupasal and Nuwarabhanjyang in the Syangja district on December 14. However, no casualties were reported in these blasts.
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December - 15 
According to media reports, at least 21 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and six Maoist insurgents were killed in an exchange of fire at Sisnekhola in the Sidwara Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Arghakhanchi district on December 15. Ac
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According to media reports, at least 21 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and six Maoist insurgents were killed in an exchange of fire at Sisnekhola in the Sidwara Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Arghakhanchi district on December 15. According to Radio Nepal, hundreds of insurgents had launched an attack on a Unified Command patrol at Sisnekhola. Security sources claimed that the Maoist’s ‘Mangalsen First Brigade’ which was active in expanding bases in Arghakhanchi, Kapilvastu, Dang and Salyan districts might have been involved in this attack.
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December - 15 
In another incident, Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that its personnel foiled a Maoist attempt to destroy the repeater station and over dozen insurgents were killed during the subsequent clash at Bhirpastung in the Lamjung district on Dece
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In another incident, Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that its personnel foiled a Maoist attempt to destroy the repeater station and over dozen insurgents were killed during the subsequent clash at Bhirpastung in the Lamjung district on December 15. Five troops sustained injuries and the RNA personnel also recovered an INSAS rifle, two SLRs and three .303 rifles and hundreds of bombs from the incident site.
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December - 15 
In Doti district, Maoists have reportedly abducted more than 500 students and teachers from different schools in Mudhbhara, Toleni, Dehimandu and other remote villages. Reports said that many students have come to the district headquarters while othe
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In Doti district, Maoists have reportedly abducted more than 500 students and teachers from different schools in Mudhbhara, Toleni, Dehimandu and other remote villages. Reports said that many students have come to the district headquarters while others have fled to India to avoid being abducted.
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December - 15 
In Nepal, around 15,000 people took part in a peace rally in the Dang district headquarters, Ghorahi, on December 15, calling upon the Government and insurgents to eschew violence and resume peace talks ‘with trust and honesty.’ People from various w
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In Nepal, around 15,000 people took part in a peace rally in the Dang district headquarters, Ghorahi, on December 15, calling upon the Government and insurgents to eschew violence and resume peace talks ‘with trust and honesty.’ People from various walks of life including ethnic Tharus, Magars, janajatis, political activists, students, teachers, women, dalit and senior citizens took part in the rally.
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December - 15 
On November 15, the Nepalese cabinet meeting concluded without any decision on amending the Extradition Treaty between Nepal and India. Further, Nepal ministers have rejected the Indian proposal to allow its officials to investigate Nepali citizens w
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On November 15, the Nepalese cabinet meeting concluded without any decision on amending the Extradition Treaty between Nepal and India. Further, Nepal ministers have rejected the Indian proposal to allow its officials to investigate Nepali citizens who have committed crime in Indian soil and added "It will have negative impact if personnel from other countries are allowed to carry out investigation in Nepal." However, Nepal has expressed its willingness to share information and receive feedback to carryout investigation effectively. During the joint-secretary level talks to amend the existing Extradition Treaty, held last week, Indian officials had proposed that officials from both counties be allowed to investigate people accused of crime in one country and who had fled to the other country.
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December - 15 December - 16
The Maoists exploded a bomb at the office of Ward no. 18 of Kirtipur Municipality and destroyed the office building on December 16. However, no one was injured in the explosion. Separately, suspected Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Arati Soap I
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The Maoists exploded a bomb at the office of Ward no. 18 of Kirtipur Municipality and destroyed the office building on December 16. However, no one was injured in the explosion. Separately, suspected Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Arati Soap Industries and caused damages worth Rupees 20 million in the Bara district on December 15. Elsewhere, the army defused a cylinder bomb placed inside the house of a former secretary, Kirti Bahadur Chanda, at Minbhawan in Kathmandu.
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December - 16 December - 17
A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly killed a civilian, identified as Padam Hamal, at Choprak in the Gorkha district on December 16. A group of Maoist insurgents also detonated a bomb inside the building of the Land Revenue Office at Byas Ch
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A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly killed a civilian, identified as Padam Hamal, at Choprak in the Gorkha district on December 16. A group of Maoist insurgents also detonated a bomb inside the building of the Land Revenue Office at Byas Chowk in Bhaktapur municipality on December 17. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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December - 16 
According to reports from the capital, unidentified persons threw a socket bomb and caused a minor explosion at the house of a businessman, identified as Prabhaker SJB Rana, at Tahachal in Kathmandu on December 16. Radio Nepal reports said that a Mao
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According to reports from the capital, unidentified persons threw a socket bomb and caused a minor explosion at the house of a businessman, identified as Prabhaker SJB Rana, at Tahachal in Kathmandu on December 16. Radio Nepal reports said that a Maoist leader in the Kathmandu valley, Aditya, refused his party’s involvement in the attack. However, no casualties have been reported from the incident site.
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December - 16 
At least 17 Maoist insurgents, including five women cadres, and two civilians were killed during a security forces’ operation at Naumule in the Dailekh district on December 16. The troops had reportedly launched aerial raids during a meeting of the M
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At least 17 Maoist insurgents, including five women cadres, and two civilians were killed during a security forces’ operation at Naumule in the Dailekh district on December 16. The troops had reportedly launched aerial raids during a meeting of the Maoist-affiliated Dalit Liberation Front. Official sources claimed that the insurgents also took away at least 40 injured cadres from the incident site. Three sacks of socket bombs were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 16 
Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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December - 16 
On December 16, the Maoists released four persons, including a Swiss citizen, after holding them captive for 24 hours.
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On December 16, the Maoists released four persons, including a Swiss citizen, after holding them captive for 24 hours.
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December - 16 December - 17
The insurgents abducted 103 Government schoolteachers from the Bulingtar, Arkhala, Ruchang, Jaubari, Dandapheri, Dhobadi areas of Nawalparasi district on December 17. They reportedly abducted the teachers to train them on ‘people’s education’ at an u
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The insurgents abducted 103 Government schoolteachers from the Bulingtar, Arkhala, Ruchang, Jaubari, Dandapheri, Dhobadi areas of Nawalparasi district on December 17. They reportedly abducted the teachers to train them on ‘people’s education’ at an undisclosed location. Further, Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists imposed an indefinite blockade and set up check-posts along the way to the district headquarters in order to ban the public movement in Gorkha district from December 16.
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December - 17 
During a meeting in Kathmandu on December 17, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission (ADB NRM), Sultan Hafeez Rahman, said that the on-going conflict has affected almost all the ADB-assisted projects in Nepal. He noted
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During a meeting in Kathmandu on December 17, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission (ADB NRM), Sultan Hafeez Rahman, said that the on-going conflict has affected almost all the ADB-assisted projects in Nepal. He noted that the organisation had refused to ‘register’ their developmental programmes with the insurgents to continue in rural areas.
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December - 17 
Nepal Samacharpatra, quoting official sources, said the Armed Police Force (APF) has placed a demand for 3,500 more personnel with the Government and the Home Minister, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has submitted a proposal to this effect to the council of m
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Nepal Samacharpatra, quoting official sources, said the Armed Police Force (APF) has placed a demand for 3,500 more personnel with the Government and the Home Minister, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has submitted a proposal to this effect to the council of ministers. Further, APF has proposed to set up bases in Narayani, Sagarmatha and Gandaki zones to make it present in all 14 zones in the country.
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December - 18 December - 19
A ‘commander’ of the Maoist 18th ‘Battalion Company A’, identified as Mani Rai, surrendered before the administration in Itahari district on December 19. Further, the Maoists abducted three teachers of a school at Badkhola on December 18.
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A ‘commander’ of the Maoist 18th ‘Battalion Company A’, identified as Mani Rai, surrendered before the administration in Itahari district on December 19. Further, the Maoists abducted three teachers of a school at Badkhola on December 18.
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December - 18 December - 19
A group of armed Maoists abducted the Nepali Congress district vice-chairman, Bir Bahadur Hamal, from his residence in Kailali on December 18. Also, security forces reportedly defused a bomb planted by the insurgents in Nepalgunj Medical College Teac
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A group of armed Maoists abducted the Nepali Congress district vice-chairman, Bir Bahadur Hamal, from his residence in Kailali on December 18. Also, security forces reportedly defused a bomb planted by the insurgents in Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital on December 18. Further, thousands of people reportedly took part in a peace rally calling upon the Government and Maoists to eschew violence and resume peace talks in Dhangadhi in Kailali district, on December 19.
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December - 18 
According to media reports, security forces have killed six persons belonging to the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN-M), the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), in the Sanischare Village D
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According to media reports, security forces have killed six persons belonging to the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN-M), the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), in the Sanischare Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Morang district on December 18. In the same district, six Maoists - members of a 'special task force'- were killed by troops on December 18.
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December - 18 
At least four police personnel, including an inspector, were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when Maoist insurgents attacked the Ilaka Police Post at Sankhu near capital Kathmandu on December 18. One of the Maoists was killed in
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At least four police personnel, including an inspector, were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when Maoist insurgents attacked the Ilaka Police Post at Sankhu near capital Kathmandu on December 18. One of the Maoists was killed in retaliatory action by the police. According to Nepal News, the insurgents attacked the post after erecting obstructions on a bridge nearby the police post in order to block the traffic.
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December - 18 
In Nepal, security force personnel arrested two suspected Maoists from the Nahatol area in Lalitpur district on December 18 when they attempted to hide the socket bombs they were carrying.
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In Nepal, security force personnel arrested two suspected Maoists from the Nahatol area in Lalitpur district on December 18 when they attempted to hide the socket bombs they were carrying.
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December - 18 
The insurgents released over 100 teachers on December 18 after forcing them to attend ‘re-education’ classes. They had abducted these teachers from various schools based in the remote areas of the southern district of Nawalparasi on December 16.
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The insurgents released over 100 teachers on December 18 after forcing them to attend ‘re-education’ classes. They had abducted these teachers from various schools based in the remote areas of the southern district of Nawalparasi on December 16.
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December - 19 December - 20
A civilian was killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb blast triggered by the insurgents at Khopasi in Kavre district on December 20. According to a delayed report, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the powerhouse of the Hydropower Projec
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A civilian was killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb blast triggered by the insurgents at Khopasi in Kavre district on December 20. According to a delayed report, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the powerhouse of the Hydropower Project at Selaghat in the Bajura district on December 19. This was the second attack on the powerhouse, even as no casualties were reported in the blast.
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December - 19 
A Nepal News report stated that normal life has been disrupted in the Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts due to a call for shutdown by the Maoist affiliated Tamang Autonomous Liberation Front on December 20. Another Maoist affiliated organization,
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A Nepal News report stated that normal life has been disrupted in the Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts due to a call for shutdown by the Maoist affiliated Tamang Autonomous Liberation Front on December 20. Another Maoist affiliated organization, Newa Khala (an ethnic organization), declared a two-day general strike from December 20 in the Kathmandu valley demanding release of its members currently in Government detention.
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December - 19 
Elsewhere in Nepal, the Maoists abducted a civilian from the Raspurkot area in Pyuthan district on December 19. In Dailekh district, the villagers forced 11 Maoist cadres to surrender at the Area Police Office in Dullu. Separately, villagers in Nawal
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Elsewhere in Nepal, the Maoists abducted a civilian from the Raspurkot area in Pyuthan district on December 19. In Dailekh district, the villagers forced 11 Maoist cadres to surrender at the Area Police Office in Dullu. Separately, villagers in Nawalparasi district set fire to the houses of five families for sheltering Maoists at Bhujahawa on December 19. Earlier, the villages in neighbouring Khairantwa had beaten to death five Maoists.
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December - 19 
In the Myagdi district, two civilians, identified as Nagendra Pun and Bhobendra Pun, were killed when a bomb left behind by suspected insurgents exploded at Ratodhunga. In another incident, a group of armed insurgents’ shot dead an ex-army personnel
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In the Myagdi district, two civilians, identified as Nagendra Pun and Bhobendra Pun, were killed when a bomb left behind by suspected insurgents exploded at Ratodhunga. In another incident, a group of armed insurgents’ shot dead an ex-army personnel at Dumre in the Tanahun district.
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December - 19 
Reports quoting the Directorate of Public Relations stated that atleast three Maoists, identified as Sitaram Chaudhari alias Sagar, Kiran Chaudhari alias Sikhar and Dhan Bahadur BK alias Gandaki, were killed during security action in the far-western
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Reports quoting the Directorate of Public Relations stated that atleast three Maoists, identified as Sitaram Chaudhari alias Sagar, Kiran Chaudhari alias Sikhar and Dhan Bahadur BK alias Gandaki, were killed during security action in the far-western district of Kailali on December 19.
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December - 19 December - 20
Security forces reportedly shot dead four Maoist insurgents in separate incidents across the country, including one at Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bara district and in Mahadevsthan VDC area in Khotang district on
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Security forces reportedly shot dead four Maoist insurgents in separate incidents across the country, including one at Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bara district and in Mahadevsthan VDC area in Khotang district on December 20. The troops also killed a Maoist at Chyamsitar in the Khotang district and another in the Haku area of Dolpa district on December 19.
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December - 20 
The former in-charge of the Kathmandu Valley Coordination Committee of the Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist CPN (M), Sadhuram Devkota alias Prashant, allegedly committed suicide at a detention centre of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Kathmandu on
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The former in-charge of the Kathmandu Valley Coordination Committee of the Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist CPN (M), Sadhuram Devkota alias Prashant, allegedly committed suicide at a detention centre of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Kathmandu on December 20. RNA sources claimed that Prashant committed suicide because his party had charged him of massive financial irregularities.
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December - 20 
The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed four buildings belonging to the District Veterinary Office and District Survey Office in Tehrathum district. In the Sarlahi district, the insurgents bombed the Agriculture Development Bank office in Malangawa
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The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed four buildings belonging to the District Veterinary Office and District Survey Office in Tehrathum district. In the Sarlahi district, the insurgents bombed the Agriculture Development Bank office in Malangawa and caused partial damage to the building. On the same day, the Maoists set ablaze the District Education Office in Achham district on December 20. Further, the insurgents set ablaze 18 trucks at Kharanga along the Mahendra Highway on December 22, today and also bombed a local police office in the Hetauda district.
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December - 20 December - 21
The security forces are reported to have killed two Maoist insurgents during a clash near Mangalgadhi barracks in Birendranagar on December 21. Further, an insurgent, identified as Jogendra Prasad Yadav, was killed by the Royal Nepalese Army personne
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The security forces are reported to have killed two Maoist insurgents during a clash near Mangalgadhi barracks in Birendranagar on December 21. Further, an insurgent, identified as Jogendra Prasad Yadav, was killed by the Royal Nepalese Army personnel at Inarwamal in the Bara district on December 20. In the Surkhet district, two insurgents were killed at the district headquarters, Birendranagar. In another incident, one police personnel was injured in a brief exchange of fire between the police and Maoists at Shanta bazaar in the Dhading district on December 21.
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December - 20 December - 21
The two-day general strike called by the Newa National Liberation Front on December 20 and 21 disrupted public life in the capital Kathmandu. The insurgents had reportedly triggered explosions on highways linking Kathmandu to enforce their strike. Th
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The two-day general strike called by the Newa National Liberation Front on December 20 and 21 disrupted public life in the capital Kathmandu. The insurgents had reportedly triggered explosions on highways linking Kathmandu to enforce their strike. They have also erected obstructions on the highways in several eastern districts and reportedly placed landmines on Koshi and Mechi Highways.
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December - 21 
On December 21, the Nepal Electricity Authority, quoting advice from the German consultant Fischner, has reportedly suspended construction work on the 70 MW Mid-Marsyangdi Hydel project in western Nepal for an indefinite period. Earlier, the project
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On December 21, the Nepal Electricity Authority, quoting advice from the German consultant Fischner, has reportedly suspended construction work on the 70 MW Mid-Marsyangdi Hydel project in western Nepal for an indefinite period. Earlier, the project had resumed construction work in late October after remaining closed for nearly a month following alleged Maoist threats.
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December - 21 
The Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, is reported to have said that the Government would remove the terrorist designation and red corner notices on the Maoists as soon as the insurgents agreed to have a dialogue. He further said, "The gov
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The Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, is reported to have said that the Government would remove the terrorist designation and red corner notices on the Maoists as soon as the insurgents agreed to have a dialogue. He further said, "The government has already announced that it is ready to discuss all the agendas of the Maoists." However, he also added that there was no use declaring a cease-fire before the peace negotiations commence.
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December - 21 
The Maoists have reportedly abducted the principal of a school in Palpa district on December 21. On the same day, they freed three persons, including one police personnel, who were abducted earlier from Makwanpur district on December 18.
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The Maoists have reportedly abducted the principal of a school in Palpa district on December 21. On the same day, they freed three persons, including one police personnel, who were abducted earlier from Makwanpur district on December 18.
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December - 22 
A delayed report quoting Royal Nepalese Army sources stated that five security force personnel, five civilians and eight Maoists were killed and several others injured when a group of insurgents attacked an army patrol at Karnali-Chisapani in the Bar
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A delayed report quoting Royal Nepalese Army sources stated that five security force personnel, five civilians and eight Maoists were killed and several others injured when a group of insurgents attacked an army patrol at Karnali-Chisapani in the Bardiya district on December 22.
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December - 22 
In another incident, in Rupandehi district, Maoists shot at and injured three members of a family in Basantapur on December 22. In the same district, the insurgent-affiliated All Nepal People’s Cultural Association President, Damayanti Ruchal, has re
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In another incident, in Rupandehi district, Maoists shot at and injured three members of a family in Basantapur on December 22. In the same district, the insurgent-affiliated All Nepal People’s Cultural Association President, Damayanti Ruchal, has reportedly declared a ban on Hindi films in local theatres from December 30 to ‘protect Nepali culture’.
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December - 22 
One Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Damodar Nepali, was killed and another sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents near Phaplu airport in Solukhumbu district on December 22. The insurgents also looted communication equipment
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One Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Damodar Nepali, was killed and another sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents near Phaplu airport in Solukhumbu district on December 22. The insurgents also looted communication equipment from the airport following the clash.
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December - 23 
At least 22 Maoists and two security force personnel were killed during a clash at Suryanaka in the western district of Arghakhanchi on December 23. The clash occurred after hundreds of Maoists launched a sudden attack on a security patrol team even
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At least 22 Maoists and two security force personnel were killed during a clash at Suryanaka in the western district of Arghakhanchi on December 23. The clash occurred after hundreds of Maoists launched a sudden attack on a security patrol team even as reports indicated that the gunbattle lasted for two hours.
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December - 23 
In Nepal, a group of Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200 students from the Badimalika Higher Secondary School at Sugarkhal in the far-western district of Kailali on December 23. The insurgents forcibly took them to unknown de
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In Nepal, a group of Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200 students from the Badimalika Higher Secondary School at Sugarkhal in the far-western district of Kailali on December 23. The insurgents forcibly took them to unknown destinations to impart a 2-month-long military training, said reports citing a local teacher.
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December - 23 
In the Bhojpur district, the Maoists shot dead an 80-year-old social activist, Dan Bahadur Karki, on December 23. Karki, a resident of Taksar village, was a freedom fighter during the 1951 pro-democracy movement.
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In the Bhojpur district, the Maoists shot dead an 80-year-old social activist, Dan Bahadur Karki, on December 23. Karki, a resident of Taksar village, was a freedom fighter during the 1951 pro-democracy movement.
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December - 23 
King Gyanendra and Queen Komal are to leave for India on an official visit for 11 days from December 23, today. Home Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka and other senior officials are expected to be accompanying the King to hold discussions with the Indian
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King Gyanendra and Queen Komal are to leave for India on an official visit for 11 days from December 23, today. Home Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka and other senior officials are expected to be accompanying the King to hold discussions with the Indian President and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit. Meanwhile, the Indian Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has said that King Gyanendra’s visit to India would be crucial and added "we see Nepal with much interest, hence the visit is important."
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December - 23 
Other reports added that vehicular movement to and from the capital Kathmandu have ceased on December 23, following the indefinite blockade announced by the Maoists with effect from the same day on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Trib
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Other reports added that vehicular movement to and from the capital Kathmandu have ceased on December 23, following the indefinite blockade announced by the Maoists with effect from the same day on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Tribhuvan highways. The Maoists have also imposed blockades in Gaur, Rautahat, Parsa, Bara, Sindhupalchowk, Kanchanpur, Dhading, Sindhuli and Chitwan districts.
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December - 23 
The Chief Minister of Indian State of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, has alleged that Nepalese Maoists are providing shelter to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a north-east India-based militant outfit, in the areas under their cont
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The Chief Minister of Indian State of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, has alleged that Nepalese Maoists are providing shelter to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a north-east India-based militant outfit, in the areas under their control in Nepal.
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December - 23 
The insurgents have announced an indefinite blockade in all districts of the Narayani zone, including Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Chitwan, and threatened closure of transportation, educational and business activities in the area. Similarly, the Maoists
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The insurgents have announced an indefinite blockade in all districts of the Narayani zone, including Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Chitwan, and threatened closure of transportation, educational and business activities in the area. Similarly, the Maoists announced indefinite blockades on the Sunachuri-Hetaunda section of the Mahendra highway, Naagdhunga-Benighat section of the Prithvi highway and Naubise-Bhaise section of the Tribhuwan highway from December 23, today.
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December - 23 
The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar
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The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh organized the rally and demanded the immediate release of Maoist politburo members, Mohan Baidhya and CP Gajurel, who are remanded in police custody in India. Meanwhile, the King’s official visit to India has been postponed indefinitely following the demise of former Indian Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in New Delhi on December 23.
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December - 23 
The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement issued on December 23 called for an immediate end to the fighting and the initiation of a dialogue between the Government and Maoists with the participation of all political and civil f
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The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement issued on December 23 called for an immediate end to the fighting and the initiation of a dialogue between the Government and Maoists with the participation of all political and civil forces in Nepal.
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December - 24 
A special committee meeting under Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari decided to mobilise security forces including the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Armed Police Force and Nepal Police along the highways and other sensitive areas to open the ve
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A special committee meeting under Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari decided to mobilise security forces including the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Armed Police Force and Nepal Police along the highways and other sensitive areas to open the vehicular movement and foil the Maoist blockades. Also, Adhikari stated that the government has no plans to declare a state of emergency in the country ‘in the near future’. Government spokesperson and communication minister Mohammed Mohsin had said on December 24, that the government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their blockades around the country.
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December - 24 
According to media reports, Maoist insurgents have killed two civilians, identified as Munna Koili and Mauddin Khan and injured five others accusing them of forming an anti-rebel group in Paklihawa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Nawalparasi d
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According to media reports, Maoist insurgents have killed two civilians, identified as Munna Koili and Mauddin Khan and injured five others accusing them of forming an anti-rebel group in Paklihawa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Nawalparasi district, on December 24. During the clash, the villagers also reportedly killed three unidentified Maoists. A month ago, villagers of Thulo Khiratawa of the same district had killed five Maoists and had then formed retaliation groups for their security.
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December - 24 
At least five security force personnel were reportedly killed and five others sustained injuries in separate incidents across the country on December 24. According to reports, a Royal Nepalese Army officer and a soldier were killed and two soldiers s
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At least five security force personnel were reportedly killed and five others sustained injuries in separate incidents across the country on December 24. According to reports, a Royal Nepalese Army officer and a soldier were killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoist insurgents at Badhi in the far-western district of Kanchanpur. In a separate incident, two troops died and two others were wounded during a clash with the insurgents in Pokhara. Further, another soldier died during an explosion at Jaubari in the eastern district of Ilam.
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December - 24 
Government spokesperson and Minister of Information and Communications, Mohammed Mohsin, is reported to have said that the Government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their indefinite blockades in different par
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Government spokesperson and Minister of Information and Communications, Mohammed Mohsin, is reported to have said that the Government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their indefinite blockades in different parts of the country. After a four-hour long meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence on December 24, Mohsin, however, told reporters that the council of ministers did not discuss the issue in the meeting, according to Nepal News. The Minister also said the Government would employ ‘full state force’ to combat the insurgency.
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December - 24 
Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoist-called transport strike and embargo continued to affect life on the third day on December 24. While educational institutions and commercial centres were opened in Kalaiya and Birgunj, the district headquar
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Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoist-called transport strike and embargo continued to affect life on the third day on December 24. While educational institutions and commercial centres were opened in Kalaiya and Birgunj, the district headquarters of Bara and Parsa, vehicles stayed off the roads. While no vehicles were reportedly seen in Gaur, the district headquarters of Rautahat, consumer goods and petroleum products were in short supply.
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December - 24 
Reports added that the Government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, to ensure smooth supplies of fuel and other essential items in the capital, Kathmandu, and other parts of Nepal. This was
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Reports added that the Government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, to ensure smooth supplies of fuel and other essential items in the capital, Kathmandu, and other parts of Nepal. This was decided after the council of ministers meeting at the Prime Minister‘s residence. According to Nepal News, the Government’s response came after people formed long queues in front of gas stations in Kathmandu to procure petroleum products and reports of shortage of essential items in the market following an indefinite blockade of major highways in the country by the Maoists. The Prithvi highway - a major supply route to the capital - remains deserted since December 23.
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December - 24 
The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), a human rights group, has reportedly said that over 10,800 Nepalis have lost their lives in nine years of insurgency. According to INSEC, a total of 10,832 people have died due to the insurgency until Decem
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The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), a human rights group, has reportedly said that over 10,800 Nepalis have lost their lives in nine years of insurgency. According to INSEC, a total of 10,832 people have died due to the insurgency until December 21, 2004. Of the 10,832, 7,080 people were killed by the state while 3,752 people were killed by the Maoists. Over 1,600 security force personnel have lost their lives during this period, the organization claimed.
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December - 25 
In Banke district, security forces shot dead three Maoists when the latter were collecting donations from locals at Katkuiya VDC on December 25. In Tehrathum district, the Maoists bombed and damaged the buildings lodging the Agriculture Development B
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In Banke district, security forces shot dead three Maoists when the latter were collecting donations from locals at Katkuiya VDC on December 25. In Tehrathum district, the Maoists bombed and damaged the buildings lodging the Agriculture Development Bank, District Lawyers’ Office and two NGO office buildings on December 25. A similar report on the same day from Makwanpur said Maoists have detonated bombs destroying the office building of Palung VDC.
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December - 25 
Reports on December 25 indicated that the blockades imposed by the Maoists in the Kathmandu Valley and some district headquarters seriously affected normal life. As Prithivi Highway and Tribhuvan Rajpath that link the Kathmandu Valley to the district
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Reports on December 25 indicated that the blockades imposed by the Maoists in the Kathmandu Valley and some district headquarters seriously affected normal life. As Prithivi Highway and Tribhuvan Rajpath that link the Kathmandu Valley to the districts remained mostly closed, the supply system, mainly that of fuel, was affected in the capital. Highways in districts surrounding Kathmandu such as Kavre, Nuwakot and Rasuwa remained completely blocked. Similarly, the second day of a bandh (general strike) on December 25, called by the Maoists, paralysed normal life in Morang and Sunsari districts. District headquarters of Dang, Udaypur, Bara, Parsa, Kailali, Rautahat, Makwanpur and some other districts also was affected due to the indefinite blockade in places since last few days.
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December - 25 
Two civilians, identified as Shivani Singh Tharu and J Pandey, were released on December 25 after a week in Maoist captivity.
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Two civilians, identified as Shivani Singh Tharu and J Pandey, were released on December 25 after a week in Maoist captivity.
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December - 26 
At least four Maoist insurgents, identified as Laxman Pun, Buddhiman Pun, Prithivi Gautam and Sher Bahadur Budha, were killed while trying to escape from the security forces’ custody at Jilibarang in the Parbat district on December 26. Two homemade g
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At least four Maoist insurgents, identified as Laxman Pun, Buddhiman Pun, Prithivi Gautam and Sher Bahadur Budha, were killed while trying to escape from the security forces’ custody at Jilibarang in the Parbat district on December 26. Two homemade guns, a pistol and some socket bombs have been recovered from the slain Maoists.
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December - 26 
In a statement issued on December 26 on the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mao Tse Tung, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, reportedly said, "Our party expresses strong commitment to the idea
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In a statement issued on December 26 on the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mao Tse Tung, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, reportedly said, "Our party expresses strong commitment to the idea of the dictatorship of the proletariat that had evolved during the course of the great cultural revolution initiated and led by Comrade Mao." Prachanda insisted that his party was trying to practically establish Mao’s thesis that says "political power comes from the barrel of gun" and, as part it, it was embarking on the first phase of ‘strategic retaliation’.
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December - 26 
Nepal News, quoting Police sources, has reported that the impact of the Maoist blockade, on its fourth-consecutive day, has lessened in Kathmandu. Further, it said that security forces are posted in strategic points at the highways and Royal Nepalese
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Nepal News, quoting Police sources, has reported that the impact of the Maoist blockade, on its fourth-consecutive day, has lessened in Kathmandu. Further, it said that security forces are posted in strategic points at the highways and Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) helicopters and trucks were deployed in opening traffic to and from Kathmandu by launching aerial and land escorts along the highways from Bharatpur to Kathmandu. The Maoists had announced indefinite blockades with effect from December 23 on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Tribhuvan highways. The blockades have been declared in the Sunachuri-Hetaunda section of the Mahendra highway, Naagdhunga-Benighat section of the Prithvi highway and Naubise-Bhaise section of the Tribhuvan highway.
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December - 26 
The insurgents have forced nearly 200 schools to close in the southwestern district of Kapilvastu to observe the birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
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The insurgents have forced nearly 200 schools to close in the southwestern district of Kapilvastu to observe the birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
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December - 26 December - 28
The Maoists reportedly abducted two District Development Committee employees and two more civilians at Anarkholi Bazaar in Baitadi on December 26. In other incidents, the Maoists abducted a Nepali Congress party activist from his residence at Dhola V
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The Maoists reportedly abducted two District Development Committee employees and two more civilians at Anarkholi Bazaar in Baitadi on December 26. In other incidents, the Maoists abducted a Nepali Congress party activist from his residence at Dhola Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Dhading district and a VDC Chairman from Pipradhi in Bara district on December 27. One police personnel was abducted from Hatiya in Makwanpur on December 28.
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December - 27 December - 28
A group of three armed Maoist insurgents shot dead the Shiva Sena Nepal president, Arun Singh Budhathoki, at Bhrikuti Nagar in Nepalgunj district on December 28. Shiva Sena Nepal is affiliated to the Shiva Sena, a political party in the Indian State
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A group of three armed Maoist insurgents shot dead the Shiva Sena Nepal president, Arun Singh Budhathoki, at Bhrikuti Nagar in Nepalgunj district on December 28. Shiva Sena Nepal is affiliated to the Shiva Sena, a political party in the Indian State of Maharashtra. In another incident, the insurgents killed a civilian, identified as Roshan Limbu, at Shivagunj in the Jhapa district on December 27. On December 28, three soldiers were injured while attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted bomb along the Garuda-Harasaha section of the Birendra Highway in Rautahat district.
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December - 27 
During a programme in the Pokhara district on December 27, Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari reportedly said that the "country will face authoritarian regime if Maoists do not come for talks immediately" and added that the insurgents would
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During a programme in the Pokhara district on December 27, Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari reportedly said that the "country will face authoritarian regime if Maoists do not come for talks immediately" and added that the insurgents would be the one to bear heavy losses besides political parties and civil society if such a situation arose.
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December - 27 
The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed the quarters belonging to the District Forest Office employees in Accham district. They also exploded a bomb targeting the District Traffic Police Office in Banke district on December 27. On the same day, the
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The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed the quarters belonging to the District Forest Office employees in Accham district. They also exploded a bomb targeting the District Traffic Police Office in Banke district on December 27. On the same day, the insurgents opened fire targeting a bus at Bandipur in the Siraha district.
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December - 28 
According to Kantipur Online, the Maoist blockade, on its sixth day, hampered normal life in the eastern hilly and Terai regions and elsewhere along the highways, while the traffic has resumed on Prithivi highway under security escort. The Maoists bl
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According to Kantipur Online, the Maoist blockade, on its sixth day, hampered normal life in the eastern hilly and Terai regions and elsewhere along the highways, while the traffic has resumed on Prithivi highway under security escort. The Maoists blocked the Mechi and Koshi highways by felling trees on the roads to obstruct the troop’s efforts in removing the barricades.
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December - 28 
At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kohalpur area of Banke district on December 28, today.
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At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kohalpur area of Banke district on December 28, today.
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December - 28 
Maoists have reportedly burned down four vehicles ‘for defying the Maoist blockade’ at Dolalghat in Kavre district and another at Lamaha jungle in the Rautahat district on December 27. Nepal News has reported that due to security escorts, vehicular t
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Maoists have reportedly burned down four vehicles ‘for defying the Maoist blockade’ at Dolalghat in Kavre district and another at Lamaha jungle in the Rautahat district on December 27. Nepal News has reported that due to security escorts, vehicular traffic on the Prithvi Highway has improved and is gradually becoming normal on the fifth day of the indefinite blockade enforced by the Maoists. However, the blockade had its impact in the Kavre, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhupalhowk, Dhading, Makwanpur, Bara and Parsa districts.
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December - 28 
Security force personnel reportedly shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents during a clash near Chauraha in the Banke district on December 28.
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Security force personnel reportedly shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents during a clash near Chauraha in the Banke district on December 28.
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December - 29 
In a separate joint statement issued by the ‘Maoists special district organisation committee’ secretary, Kabir, and unnamed Banke, Bardiya ‘district organisation committee’ secretary, have called a strike in the Banke and Bardiya districts from Janua
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In a separate joint statement issued by the ‘Maoists special district organisation committee’ secretary, Kabir, and unnamed Banke, Bardiya ‘district organisation committee’ secretary, have called a strike in the Banke and Bardiya districts from January 2 to 3.
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December - 29 
In a statement on December 29, the ‘Madhesh Autonomous Revolutionary People’s Council’ Chief Secretary, Mahendra Paswan, announced the withdrawal of the indefinite embargo imposed on the district headquarters of Bara, Rautahat and Sarlahi districts f
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In a statement on December 29, the ‘Madhesh Autonomous Revolutionary People’s Council’ Chief Secretary, Mahendra Paswan, announced the withdrawal of the indefinite embargo imposed on the district headquarters of Bara, Rautahat and Sarlahi districts for the past eight days. The Maoists had announced the embargo to protest the murder of their cadres by security forces and further Paswan warned that if the forces did not stop their operations, then tougher programmes would be implemented after three months.
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December - 29 December - 30
In the Nuwakot district, one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel was wounded when a Maoist planted landmine exploded near the APF training center at Kakani on December 30. In the same district, the insurgents have reportedly abducted a civilian from B
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In the Nuwakot district, one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel was wounded when a Maoist planted landmine exploded near the APF training center at Kakani on December 30. In the same district, the insurgents have reportedly abducted a civilian from Bageshwari. They also abducted a Government official from the District Education Office in Dhading district on December 29.
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December - 29 
The Maoists have reportedly withdrawn the weeklong blockade they had imposed on various highways, including the Prithvi and Tribhuvan highways leading to capital Kathmandu, with effect from December 29. A Maoist statement, quoting General Secretary o
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The Maoists have reportedly withdrawn the weeklong blockade they had imposed on various highways, including the Prithvi and Tribhuvan highways leading to capital Kathmandu, with effect from December 29. A Maoist statement, quoting General Secretary of the ‘Tamang Region Autonomous Government’, Kumari Moktan, said that the blockade had been withdrawn following requests by human rights activists, journalists and the civil society. The Maoist-affiliated Tamang Regional Autonomous People's Government had imposed the blockade on the ‘Tamang Autonomous Region’, comprising nine districts, including Makwanpur, Dhading, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindhuli, Ramechhap, Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk, from December 23.
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December - 29 
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Chief in Nepal, Sumomi Sakai, is reported to have expressed grave concern over the use of children by the insurgents to lay ambushes and explosive devices on roads and highways.
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Chief in Nepal, Sumomi Sakai, is reported to have expressed grave concern over the use of children by the insurgents to lay ambushes and explosive devices on roads and highways.
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December - 30 
A day earlier, clashes between security forces and Maoists occurred in the Batkauwa area of Kailali district. Although details of the same are yet to be confirmed, reports quoting local security sources said that at least 22 Maoists were killed in th
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A day earlier, clashes between security forces and Maoists occurred in the Batkauwa area of Kailali district. Although details of the same are yet to be confirmed, reports quoting local security sources said that at least 22 Maoists were killed in the incident.
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December - 30 
A Kathmandu Post report stated that the Maoists manhandled British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalists and another French reporter in the Rukum district on December 30. The journalists were reportedly prevented from collecting any information
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A Kathmandu Post report stated that the Maoists manhandled British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalists and another French reporter in the Rukum district on December 30. The journalists were reportedly prevented from collecting any information and also accused of spying for the Government.
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December - 30 
After an agreement was reached between the Maoists and the project management, construction work at the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is reportedly set to resume from December 31. The work in the project has been stalled for the past three mon
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After an agreement was reached between the Maoists and the project management, construction work at the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is reportedly set to resume from December 31. The work in the project has been stalled for the past three months due to Maoists’ threat. Further, a Kathmandu Post report stated that the insurgents have ‘granted permission’ to four non-governmental organizations to operate their programmes in the districts under their control.
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December - 30 
Security sources have indicated that clashes between troops and Maoists occurred at Rani Kunda, Bhartuwa and Bhurkauwa in the Kailali district on December 30. However, the details of fatalities have not been confirmed thus far although reports, quoti
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Security sources have indicated that clashes between troops and Maoists occurred at Rani Kunda, Bhartuwa and Bhurkauwa in the Kailali district on December 30. However, the details of fatalities have not been confirmed thus far although reports, quoting local security sources, said that at least 22 insurgents were killed and seven SF personnel were injured. On the same day, the Maoists have shot dead one former Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Jaylal Giri, at Lokaha Bridge in the Nawalparasi district.
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December - 31 
According to Nepal News, five Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between the security forces and Maoists on December 31 in the Morang district. However, Himalayan Times quoted Maoist sources as claiming that only four of their cadres were k
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According to Nepal News, five Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between the security forces and Maoists on December 31 in the Morang district. However, Himalayan Times quoted Maoist sources as claiming that only four of their cadres were killed in the clash. During a separate encounter between the troops and insurgents at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur district, three insurgents are reported to have died.
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December - 31 
At least five Maoist insurgents were killed during a clash between security forces (SFs) and the insurgents in Morang district on December 31, today. In another incident on the same day, three more Maoists were killed at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur dis
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At least five Maoist insurgents were killed during a clash between security forces (SFs) and the insurgents in Morang district on December 31, today. In another incident on the same day, three more Maoists were killed at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur district.
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December - 31 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly renewed its call upon the Nepalese Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord to protect and promote fundamental rights of the Nepali citizens. According to Nepal News, the latest
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly renewed its call upon the Nepalese Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord to protect and promote fundamental rights of the Nepali citizens. According to Nepal News, the latest NHRC appeal has come ahead of the visit of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Louise Arbour, to Nepal. Justice Louise is scheduled to visit Kathmandu next month on a fact-finding mission, according to reports.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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