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May - 1 
According to the state-run Radio Nepal, the first-ever direct bus service between Kathmandu and Lhasa, the capital of Tibet autonomous region, has begun from May 1. Labour and Transport Minister, Ram Narayan Singh, and the Chinese envoy to Nepal, Sun Heping, jointly inaugurated the service during a
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According to the state-run Radio Nepal, the first-ever direct bus service between Kathmandu and Lhasa, the capital of Tibet autonomous region, has begun from May 1. Labour and Transport Minister, Ram Narayan Singh, and the Chinese envoy to Nepal, Sun Heping, jointly inaugurated the service during a function in Lalitpur.
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May - 1 
In the capital Kathmandu, an alliance of five opposition political parties stated that the country has not yet come back to the track of peace and democracy despite the lifting of emergency and alleged that the King was continuing an oppressive stance against the leaders and retaining the power of R
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In the capital Kathmandu, an alliance of five opposition political parties stated that the country has not yet come back to the track of peace and democracy despite the lifting of emergency and alleged that the King was continuing an oppressive stance against the leaders and retaining the power of Royal Commission for Control of Corruption. In statement released on May 1, the alliance added that press censorship has not yet been lifted.
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May - 1 
Nepal News has reported, quoting the Chief District Officer of Makwanpur district, Jaya Mukunda Khanal, that teachers abducted by the Maoists last week were released safely on May 1. Earlier, Maoists reportedly abducted around 70 teachers from Palung and the neighbouring areas of central Makwanpur d
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Nepal News has reported, quoting the Chief District Officer of Makwanpur district, Jaya Mukunda Khanal, that teachers abducted by the Maoists last week were released safely on May 1. Earlier, Maoists reportedly abducted around 70 teachers from Palung and the neighbouring areas of central Makwanpur district and imparted ‘people’s education’ to them.
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May - 1 
Nepal News quoting security sources has reported that over 150 families have fled their village at Pipaldanda in Sindhupalchowk district, adjoining the Kathmandu valley, following the murder of three villagers by the Maoists last week. The Maoist attack was apparently a reprisal to an earlier incide
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Nepal News quoting security sources has reported that over 150 families have fled their village at Pipaldanda in Sindhupalchowk district, adjoining the Kathmandu valley, following the murder of three villagers by the Maoists last week. The Maoist attack was apparently a reprisal to an earlier incident where the villagers had handed over a few Maoist cadres to the administration. The Maoists had apparently come to the village and forced the villagers to pay donations.
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May - 1 
The Chief District Officer of Kavre district, Shambhu Koirala, in a press meeting banned political activities like strikes, sit-ins, gheraos and rallies in three municipalities of the district on May 1.
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The Chief District Officer of Kavre district, Shambhu Koirala, in a press meeting banned political activities like strikes, sit-ins, gheraos and rallies in three municipalities of the district on May 1.
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May - 1 
Troops killed two Maoists at Banjhkharka in the Dailekh district on May 1 and another insurgent at Gondrang in the Chitwan district a day earlier. Army sources said, in a separate incident, four children were injured when a stray bomb left by the Maoists exploded at Fisling Bazaar in Chitwan distric
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Troops killed two Maoists at Banjhkharka in the Dailekh district on May 1 and another insurgent at Gondrang in the Chitwan district a day earlier. Army sources said, in a separate incident, four children were injured when a stray bomb left by the Maoists exploded at Fisling Bazaar in Chitwan district on April 30.
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May - 2 
According to Kathmandu Post, at least four Maoist insurgents were killed during separate incidents in the Dailekh, Chitwan and Ilam districts on May 2. Two Maoists, Darpan and Gaurav, were killed by a security force (SF) patrol team at Chuntakura in the Dailekh district. Another Maoist was killed in
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According to Kathmandu Post, at least four Maoist insurgents were killed during separate incidents in the Dailekh, Chitwan and Ilam districts on May 2. Two Maoists, Darpan and Gaurav, were killed by a security force (SF) patrol team at Chuntakura in the Dailekh district. Another Maoist was killed in an accidental bomb blast while he was trying to plant a bomb at a house in the Bharatpur municipality of Chitwan district. In another incident, a Maoist insurgent, identified as Rupen Rai, was killed in a SF action at Soyang in the Ilam district.
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May - 3 
According to the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), the Government has denied permission to senior CPN-UML leaders to meet cadres who have been under detention since February 1. The administration reportedly denied permission to a high-level delegation comprising UML General Secretary, Madhav Kumar Nep
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According to the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), the Government has denied permission to senior CPN-UML leaders to meet cadres who have been under detention since February 1. The administration reportedly denied permission to a high-level delegation comprising UML General Secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, and others when they visited the Police Training Centre at Maharajgunj on May 3 to meet detained leaders Bamdev Gautam, Rajendra Pande, Krishna Gopal Shrestha and Mahendra Pandey.
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May - 3 
Defying restrictive orders imposed by the local administration, over 1,000 journalists took out a peaceful rally on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day in the capital Kathmandu on May 3. The Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) sources said the Government has suspended 4.5 million rupees
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Defying restrictive orders imposed by the local administration, over 1,000 journalists took out a peaceful rally on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day in the capital Kathmandu on May 3. The Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) sources said the Government has suspended 4.5 million rupees assistance to FNJ after February 1. The aid was meant for the welfare of journalists, especially for conflict-affected scribes and their families. Separately, The Kathmandu Post, quoting Nepal Telecom officials, has reported that leading journalists, professionals, human rights activists and leaders were still denied cellular phone services in the country.
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May - 5 
The former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has reiterated that he will neither furnish replies to the Royal Commission on Corruption Control (RCCC) nor deposit bail. Further, the Japanese Government has reportedly said it is concerned over the arrest of Deuba and former Minister Prakash Man Sing
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The former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, has reiterated that he will neither furnish replies to the Royal Commission on Corruption Control (RCCC) nor deposit bail. Further, the Japanese Government has reportedly said it is concerned over the arrest of Deuba and former Minister Prakash Man Singh in connection with their alleged involvement in financial irregularities involving the Melamchi Water Supply Project. In a statement issued on May 5, the Japanese embassy in Kathmandu said, "As Japan together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to be co-financers of the project, the embassy of Japan is watching developments very carefully." Having pledged $ 52 million, Japan is the second largest donor to the multi-million dollar Melamchi project that aims to bring drinking water from Melamchi river in Sindhupalchowk district to Kathmandu.
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May - 6 
During a press conference in Kathmandu on May 6, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Dipak Gurung, said that over 4,000 Maoists were killed in counter-insurgency operations launched by security forces since the collapse of the cease-fire on August 27, 2003. Further, he said
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During a press conference in Kathmandu on May 6, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Dipak Gurung, said that over 4,000 Maoists were killed in counter-insurgency operations launched by security forces since the collapse of the cease-fire on August 27, 2003. Further, he said that a total of 432 soldiers were also killed during operations. The RNA stated that insurgents have killed a total of 96 non-combatants in the last eight months. Further, they have abducted over 11,000 civilians, caused explosions at over 100 places and were responsible for over 50 incidents of looting and arson and opened fire at four different places during public gatherings during the period. Gurung added that the RNA might make the Maoists stand trial in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for killing unarmed security force personnel in their captivity.
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May - 6 
Prominent journalist and publisher of Himal, Kanak Mani Dixit, is reported to have been prevented by immigration authorities at the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu from boarding a flight to New Delhi on May 6. Dixit was en route to Sri Lanka to attend a conference.
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Prominent journalist and publisher of Himal, Kanak Mani Dixit, is reported to have been prevented by immigration authorities at the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu from boarding a flight to New Delhi on May 6. Dixit was en route to Sri Lanka to attend a conference.
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May - 7 
Nearly two hundred Maoist victims took out a rally in the capital Kathmandu on May 7 demanding that the Government make proper arrangements for their rehabilitation. The Maoists Victims Association president, Dharma Raj Neupane, demanded: "The government should provide us food, clothes and shelter o
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Nearly two hundred Maoist victims took out a rally in the capital Kathmandu on May 7 demanding that the Government make proper arrangements for their rehabilitation. The Maoists Victims Association president, Dharma Raj Neupane, demanded: "The government should provide us food, clothes and shelter or declare us as internal refugees."
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May - 7 
Security forces at the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu reportedly barred the Deputy Speaker of the dissolved House of Representatives, Chitra Lekha Yadav, former lawmaker Urmila Aryal and Srijana Pokhrel, who is affiliated to the Population Watch, from flying to the Indian capital New Delhi to attend
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Security forces at the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu reportedly barred the Deputy Speaker of the dissolved House of Representatives, Chitra Lekha Yadav, former lawmaker Urmila Aryal and Srijana Pokhrel, who is affiliated to the Population Watch, from flying to the Indian capital New Delhi to attend a workshop on May 7.
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May - 8 
Making a joint declaration in the capital Kathmandu on May 8, seven major opposition parties said the reinstated Parliament would constitute an all-party Government, which would then work towards creating a favourable environment to hold negotiations with the Maoist insurgents. In the joint statemen
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Making a joint declaration in the capital Kathmandu on May 8, seven major opposition parties said the reinstated Parliament would constitute an all-party Government, which would then work towards creating a favourable environment to hold negotiations with the Maoist insurgents. In the joint statement, the seven parties, including Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Nepali Congress (Democratic), Jana Morcha Nepal, Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Sadbhavana party and United Left Front Nepal, said they were ready to go for constitutional amendments so as to limit the King's power. They also said a constituent assembly can resolve all conflicts in Nepal.
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May - 9 
A group of suspected Maoists set ablaze two private trucks at Pathari in the Morang district along the Mahendra highway in eastern Nepal on May 9. On the same day, an unidentified group reportedly torched a passenger bus at Ratnanagar in the Chitwan district.
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A group of suspected Maoists set ablaze two private trucks at Pathari in the Morang district along the Mahendra highway in eastern Nepal on May 9. On the same day, an unidentified group reportedly torched a passenger bus at Ratnanagar in the Chitwan district.
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May - 9 
On the first day of her three-day visit to Nepal, US Assistant Foreign Secretary for South Asia, Christina Rocca, met cabinet vice-chairmen, Tulsi Giri and Kirti Nidhi Bista, at Singha Durbar on May 9. At a press conference after the meeting, Giri said, "as far as resumption of aid is concerned, it
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On the first day of her three-day visit to Nepal, US Assistant Foreign Secretary for South Asia, Christina Rocca, met cabinet vice-chairmen, Tulsi Giri and Kirti Nidhi Bista, at Singha Durbar on May 9. At a press conference after the meeting, Giri said, "as far as resumption of aid is concerned, it is up to them to decide."
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May - 9 
Security officials have restricted the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General Secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, and other leaders from meeting cadres in detention centres at Bode and Duwakot in Bhaktapur.
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Security officials have restricted the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General Secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, and other leaders from meeting cadres in detention centres at Bode and Duwakot in Bhaktapur.
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May - 9 
The insurgents shot dead Bhagwan Das Shrestha, coordinator of the district level Monitoring Committee of Chitwan, at his residence in Narayangadh on May 9. Shrestha was recently appointed as the coordinator by the present Government.
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The insurgents shot dead Bhagwan Das Shrestha, coordinator of the district level Monitoring Committee of Chitwan, at his residence in Narayangadh on May 9. Shrestha was recently appointed as the coordinator by the present Government.
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May - 9 
The Nepali Congress President, Girija Prasad Koirala, was barred from meeting party leader Ram Chandra Poudel at Gandaki Hospital in Pokhara on May 9.
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The Nepali Congress President, Girija Prasad Koirala, was barred from meeting party leader Ram Chandra Poudel at Gandaki Hospital in Pokhara on May 9.
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May - 10 
Addressing a function in the western town of Pokhara on May 10, Attorney General Pawan Kumar Ojha said holding elections was the only last option since there was no basis for reinstating the dissolved House in the present context. Earlier, seven opposition political parties demanded the "reinstateme
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Addressing a function in the western town of Pokhara on May 10, Attorney General Pawan Kumar Ojha said holding elections was the only last option since there was no basis for reinstating the dissolved House in the present context. Earlier, seven opposition political parties demanded the "reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives as a point of departure towards re-activating the country’s constitution."
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May - 10 
During a programme in Kathmandu on May 10, the visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, said, "a Maoist regime (in Nepal) would certainly threaten stability in the region," and added that the US assistance activities, together with the efforts of other international
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During a programme in Kathmandu on May 10, the visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, said, "a Maoist regime (in Nepal) would certainly threaten stability in the region," and added that the US assistance activities, together with the efforts of other international donors, were at risk from a brutal Maoist insurgency. Further Rocca said, "The United States has a strong interest in helping the people of Nepal overcome this threat and deal with the country's serious developmental problems." She welcomed the steps taken by the Nepal Government to lift the state of emergency and release political leaders but said the US remained concerned about the reports of continuing repression of civil liberties and additional arrests.
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May - 11 
At the end of her three-day visit to Nepal on May 11, US Assistant Secretary for South Asia, Christina Rocca, held a meeting with King Gyanendra at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu to discuss the current political situation. During a press conference on the same day, Rocca said, "We are ver
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At the end of her three-day visit to Nepal on May 11, US Assistant Secretary for South Asia, Christina Rocca, held a meeting with King Gyanendra at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu to discuss the current political situation. During a press conference on the same day, Rocca said, "We are very concerned about democratic situation, and that there is need to release political prisoners and restoration of civil liberties… Until then, [any] military supplies will remain under review." She also said that it was United States’ firm belief that reconciliation between the Nepalese Government and political parties was crucial if Nepal was to move towards functional democracy and to address "the brutal Maoist insurgency." She added that a couple of years ago, Maoists were active in nearly 30 districts and now they are active in 72 (out of 75) districts in the country.
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May - 12 
Nepal News has reported that hundreds of Maoist victims staged protests, demanding food supplies to the displaced families, in front of the Nepal Food Corporation depot at Thapathali in the capital Kathmandu on May 12. Chairman of the Maoist Victims Association, Dharma Raj Neupane, said that the Gov
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Nepal News has reported that hundreds of Maoist victims staged protests, demanding food supplies to the displaced families, in front of the Nepal Food Corporation depot at Thapathali in the capital Kathmandu on May 12. Chairman of the Maoist Victims Association, Dharma Raj Neupane, said that the Government had shown no concern to the problems of thousands of families displaced due to the conflict and urged them to declare Maoist victims as internal refugees.
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May - 12 
Two insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) at Rajabas in the Kavrepalanchowk district on May 12.
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Two insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) at Rajabas in the Kavrepalanchowk district on May 12.
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May - 13 
Amidst tight security, hundreds of students affiliated to the seven opposition political parties took out a protest rally in the capital Kathmandu on May 13 against the King.
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Amidst tight security, hundreds of students affiliated to the seven opposition political parties took out a protest rally in the capital Kathmandu on May 13 against the King.
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May - 13 
Seven civilians, including a ten-year-old child were injured when the Maoists exploded a bomb in a shop at Panauti municipality in Kavre district on May 13. On the same day, two other civilians were injured in a bomb explosion planted by the Maoists along the road near Bakraha river in Morang distri
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Seven civilians, including a ten-year-old child were injured when the Maoists exploded a bomb in a shop at Panauti municipality in Kavre district on May 13. On the same day, two other civilians were injured in a bomb explosion planted by the Maoists along the road near Bakraha river in Morang district. Also, insurgents set fire to a truck at Salang ilaka in Dhading district. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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May - 13 
The Nepal Police have reportedly intervened at a sit-in protest programme organised by the Maoist Victims' Association (MVA) at Bhotahity chowk in the capital Kathmandu on May 13. They arrested over dozen people, including acting chairman of the MVA, Dharma Raj Neupane, and later released them.
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The Nepal Police have reportedly intervened at a sit-in protest programme organised by the Maoist Victims' Association (MVA) at Bhotahity chowk in the capital Kathmandu on May 13. They arrested over dozen people, including acting chairman of the MVA, Dharma Raj Neupane, and later released them.
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May - 15 
According to Himalayan Times, at least 50 Maoist insurgents and two security force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash at Jarayatar near Sindhulimadi in the Sindhuli district on May 15. The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brig Gen Deepak Kumar Gurung, confirmed the clash, but stated th
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According to Himalayan Times, at least 50 Maoist insurgents and two security force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash at Jarayatar near Sindhulimadi in the Sindhuli district on May 15. The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brig Gen Deepak Kumar Gurung, confirmed the clash, but stated that he did not have details of the incident. The clash reportedly occurred when the SFs encountered about 700 Maoists in the area. Troops were reportedly pursuing the insurgents who were returning to their hideouts after staging attacks at three SF bases in the eastern district of Siraha last week.
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May - 15 
Reports indicated that only six bodies of Maoists killed in the clash at Jaraytar in Sindhuli district on May 15 have been recovered thus far, while three soldiers and one police personnel also died during the incident.
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Reports indicated that only six bodies of Maoists killed in the clash at Jaraytar in Sindhuli district on May 15 have been recovered thus far, while three soldiers and one police personnel also died during the incident.
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May - 15 
The Nepal Police have reportedly detained over 200 Maoist victims who were organising a protest programme in the capital Kathmandu on May 15. They have been demanding an internal refugee status and that the Government should resettle all those displaced due to the conflict.
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The Nepal Police have reportedly detained over 200 Maoist victims who were organising a protest programme in the capital Kathmandu on May 15. They have been demanding an internal refugee status and that the Government should resettle all those displaced due to the conflict.
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May - 16 
A statement issued by the British Embassy in Kathmandu on May 16 said, "The European Union (EU) welcomes the announcement by the political parties in Nepal that they had achieved a joint position," and urged both the King and political parties to show flexibility in initiating a dialogue and also re
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A statement issued by the British Embassy in Kathmandu on May 16 said, "The European Union (EU) welcomes the announcement by the political parties in Nepal that they had achieved a joint position," and urged both the King and political parties to show flexibility in initiating a dialogue and also reviving the democratic process.
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May - 16 
Major Sushil Dahal of the Royal Nepalese Army's (RNA) Directorate of Public Relations stated in Kathmandu that they have, for the first time, recovered three advanced Global Positioning Systems from the insurgents at Betni village in the Makwanpur district
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Major Sushil Dahal of the Royal Nepalese Army's (RNA) Directorate of Public Relations stated in Kathmandu that they have, for the first time, recovered three advanced Global Positioning Systems from the insurgents at Betni village in the Makwanpur district
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May - 16 
On May 16, the Nepal Police had entered the premises of Kathmandu district court and re-arrested two student leaders, Rajendra Rai and Rup Narayan Shrestha, immediately after they were freed as per the apex court's order.
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On May 16, the Nepal Police had entered the premises of Kathmandu district court and re-arrested two student leaders, Rajendra Rai and Rup Narayan Shrestha, immediately after they were freed as per the apex court's order.
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May - 16 
Six insurgents died and three persons, including two police personnel, sustained injuries during a clash at Ratnanagar Municipality in the Chitwan district on May 16.
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Six insurgents died and three persons, including two police personnel, sustained injuries during a clash at Ratnanagar Municipality in the Chitwan district on May 16.
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May - 16 
The Nepal Police arrested at least a dozen Nepali Congress (Democratic) activists in front of the offices of the RCCC at New Baneshwore for protesting against the commission’s arrest of Deuba and Prakash Man Singh on May 16.
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The Nepal Police arrested at least a dozen Nepali Congress (Democratic) activists in front of the offices of the RCCC at New Baneshwore for protesting against the commission’s arrest of Deuba and Prakash Man Singh on May 16.
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May - 17 
An insurgent was killed at Majhuwa in the Sindhuli district on May 17.
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An insurgent was killed at Majhuwa in the Sindhuli district on May 17.
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May - 17 
On May 17, the Supreme Court ordered release of over a dozen political leaders, including five central level leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML). Kathmandu Post has reported that the seven agitating political parties have demanded dissolution of the Royal Commission for Corruption Control
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On May 17, the Supreme Court ordered release of over a dozen political leaders, including five central level leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML). Kathmandu Post has reported that the seven agitating political parties have demanded dissolution of the Royal Commission for Corruption Control and decided to take out protest rallies across the country on May 22.
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May - 18 May - 19
The insurgents have reportedly killed two teachers in the Dang and Kavre districts. According to Nepal Samacharpatra, the body of a 58-year-old teacher, Narendra Raj Neupane, was found at the premises of Bijauri Secondary School at Hapur in the mid-western district of Dang on May 19. Further, the Ma
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The insurgents have reportedly killed two teachers in the Dang and Kavre districts. According to Nepal Samacharpatra, the body of a 58-year-old teacher, Narendra Raj Neupane, was found at the premises of Bijauri Secondary School at Hapur in the mid-western district of Dang on May 19. Further, the Maoists shot dead another teacher, Shambhu Bahadur Thapa, in the Kavre district on May 18.
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May - 18 
The Nepal Bar Association president, Shambhu Thapa, filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on May 18 against Government vice chairmen, Tulsi Giri and Kiritinidhi Bista, Home Minister Shahi and chief of the Nepal Police, Shayam Bhakta Thapa, demanding that the Court hand out maximum punishment to
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The Nepal Bar Association president, Shambhu Thapa, filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on May 18 against Government vice chairmen, Tulsi Giri and Kiritinidhi Bista, Home Minister Shahi and chief of the Nepal Police, Shayam Bhakta Thapa, demanding that the Court hand out maximum punishment to them for "contempt of court."
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May - 20 
During a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on May 20, the Director General of the Logistics and Operations Division of the RNA, Major General Kiran Shumsher Thapa, claimed that there has been a significant improvement in the law and order situation since the ‘royal takeover’ on February 1. A
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During a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on May 20, the Director General of the Logistics and Operations Division of the RNA, Major General Kiran Shumsher Thapa, claimed that there has been a significant improvement in the law and order situation since the ‘royal takeover’ on February 1. A statement released by the RNA said a total of 556 insurgents were killed during SF operations since February 1, 2005. While 375 Maoists had surrendered during this period, SFs had recovered nearly 120 units of arms. Further, the RNA has reportedly assessed the current strength of the Maoists to be approximately 9,500 and additionally around 25,000 militia, 14,000 political activists and around 100,000 sympathisers. According to the RNA, over 2,100 SF personnel had lost their lives during the nine years of insurgency while over 2,100 civilians were killed by the insurgents and over 8,000 insurgents were killed in counter insurgency operations during the same period. The RNA has also alleged that the insurgents killed 136 children during the period.
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May - 20 
Hundreds of students took out a rally in Kathmandu on May 20 calling for the restoration of democracy.
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Hundreds of students took out a rally in Kathmandu on May 20 calling for the restoration of democracy.
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May - 20 
Two civilians were reportedly wounded when an improvised device exploded at a restaurant in Pokhara on May 20. Police have claimed that the Maoist insurgents triggered the explosion.
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Two civilians were reportedly wounded when an improvised device exploded at a restaurant in Pokhara on May 20. Police have claimed that the Maoist insurgents triggered the explosion.
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May - 21 
According to Himalayan Times, the security forces recovered two more bodies of Maoist insurgents who were killed during the clash at Tamlichha in the Udayapur district on May 21. Further, the body of another insurgent was recovered from Baltiya jungle area in the Sindhuli district.
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According to Himalayan Times, the security forces recovered two more bodies of Maoist insurgents who were killed during the clash at Tamlichha in the Udayapur district on May 21. Further, the body of another insurgent was recovered from Baltiya jungle area in the Sindhuli district.
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May - 22 
An unidentified group killed the district chairman of the peasants' organization of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Dalman Thami, at Dadagaun in the eastern Dolakha district on May 22.
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An unidentified group killed the district chairman of the peasants' organization of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Dalman Thami, at Dadagaun in the eastern Dolakha district on May 22.
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May - 24 
In the countery, eight Maoists are reported to have surrendered before the local administration at Chitwan district.
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In the countery, eight Maoists are reported to have surrendered before the local administration at Chitwan district.
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May - 24 
Nepal News has reported that at least six people were wounded when suspected Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device at Prithvi Chowk in Pokhara on May 24.
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Nepal News has reported that at least six people were wounded when suspected Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device at Prithvi Chowk in Pokhara on May 24.
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May - 24 
On May 24, the spokesperson of the United States embassy in Kathmandu, Constance C Jones, said that no new consignment of arms has been delivered to Nepal after the ‘royal takeover’ on February 1. Further, he said military assistance to Nepal was under constant review and added that US had never sus
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On May 24, the spokesperson of the United States embassy in Kathmandu, Constance C Jones, said that no new consignment of arms has been delivered to Nepal after the ‘royal takeover’ on February 1. Further, he said military assistance to Nepal was under constant review and added that US had never suspended non-lethal security assistance. The US embassy made this clarification after a report in Nepal Samacharpatra claimed that fresh supplies of arms had been delivered to Nepal aboard an US-made Boeing 747.
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May - 24 May - 25
Student leader Gagan Kumar Thapa was finally released on May 25 from illegal detention following a second order from the Supreme Court. He was released in the presence of Bhaktapur District Court Judge, Mira Khadka, as per an apex court order delivered on May 24, which termed his detention as illega
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Student leader Gagan Kumar Thapa was finally released on May 25 from illegal detention following a second order from the Supreme Court. He was released in the presence of Bhaktapur District Court Judge, Mira Khadka, as per an apex court order delivered on May 24, which termed his detention as illegal.
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May - 24 
The Supreme Court (SC), on May 24, ordered the authorities, for the second time, to release student leader Gagan Kumar Thapa from what it termed "illegal detention", and warned the authorities that the continuation of illegal detentions in defiance of the court's orders is against the spirit of the
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The Supreme Court (SC), on May 24, ordered the authorities, for the second time, to release student leader Gagan Kumar Thapa from what it termed "illegal detention", and warned the authorities that the continuation of illegal detentions in defiance of the court's orders is against the spirit of the Constitution. Earlier on May 5, the police had re-arrested Thapa from inside the Hanuman Dhoka Police Office, defying the SC order to release him.
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May - 25 
Following the Supreme Court order of May 25, the Government released a dozen student leaders, including Pradeep Poudel of the NC-affiliated Nepal Students Union and Thakur Gaire, leader of CPN (UML) student wing, the All Nepal National Free Students Union.
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Following the Supreme Court order of May 25, the Government released a dozen student leaders, including Pradeep Poudel of the NC-affiliated Nepal Students Union and Thakur Gaire, leader of CPN (UML) student wing, the All Nepal National Free Students Union.
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May - 27 
Demonstrators affiliated to the seven-party alliance, agitated on the streets in Biratnagar, Jankapur, Pokhara, Birgunj, Nepalgunj and in all nine districts of the far western region calling for the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives and an immediate end of the ‘royal takeover’.
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Demonstrators affiliated to the seven-party alliance, agitated on the streets in Biratnagar, Jankapur, Pokhara, Birgunj, Nepalgunj and in all nine districts of the far western region calling for the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives and an immediate end of the ‘royal takeover’.
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May - 27 
During a ceremony organized by the Tribhuvan University in the capital Kathmandu on May 27, King Gyanendra called upon major political parties to come forward to take up their responsibility to protect democracy from terrorism, to control corruption and stop misuse of taxpayers’ money. He said, "vio
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During a ceremony organized by the Tribhuvan University in the capital Kathmandu on May 27, King Gyanendra called upon major political parties to come forward to take up their responsibility to protect democracy from terrorism, to control corruption and stop misuse of taxpayers’ money. He said, "violence was not the way to reach into consensus… there is a need of common commitment and involvement of all the political parties in order to provide stability to the law and order that was being restored in the country." Defending his takeover of the Government on February 1, the King claimed he was compelled to take the move in order to save democracy from terrorism and rescue the country. He also assured to hold all elections including that at the municipal level.
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May - 27 
The Maoists had exploded a bomb targeting the Tea and Coffee Development Board office and caused damages to the building at Naya Baneshwor on May 27.
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The Maoists had exploded a bomb targeting the Tea and Coffee Development Board office and caused damages to the building at Naya Baneshwor on May 27.
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May - 29 
During an interactive session in Kathmandu on May 29, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Pradeep Nepal, while speaking in favour of the reinstatement of dissolved House of Representatives said, "The whole country, except the areas within the ring road, is under Maoist control and how can
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During an interactive session in Kathmandu on May 29, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Pradeep Nepal, while speaking in favour of the reinstatement of dissolved House of Representatives said, "The whole country, except the areas within the ring road, is under Maoist control and how can the government hold municipal elections?".
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May - 29 
Hundreds of journalists held a mass rally organised by the Federation of Nepalese Journalists in the capital Kathmandu on May 29 to protest against the Government’s attempts to curb press freedom.
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Hundreds of journalists held a mass rally organised by the Federation of Nepalese Journalists in the capital Kathmandu on May 29 to protest against the Government’s attempts to curb press freedom.
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May - 29 
Suspected Maoists caused a minor explosion at ward no. 22 office of the Lalitpur Sub-metropolis on May 29. However, no one was injured.
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Suspected Maoists caused a minor explosion at ward no. 22 office of the Lalitpur Sub-metropolis on May 29. However, no one was injured.
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May - 30 
A bomb exploded near the Ward No 1 office of the Lalitpur Sub-metropolitan City in Lalitpur district on May 30-evening. The blast, however, caused no major damage.
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A bomb exploded near the Ward No 1 office of the Lalitpur Sub-metropolitan City in Lalitpur district on May 30-evening. The blast, however, caused no major damage.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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