30 Oct
NY Times Magazine Article on Nepal’s Maoists
October 30, 2005
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Archive for October, 2005
28 Oct
US aid to Nepal would be menace: Moriarty
US ambassador to Nepal James F Moriarty on Thursday said that US aid to Nepal would be dangerous, as it would weaken the mainstream political parties and empower the king, The Kathmandu Post daily reported Friday. For the full story, click here.
28 Oct
Chicago Tribune article on Nepalis killed in Iraq
From Oct. 9. You have to register to get the story, but registering is free. Click here.
28 Oct
International Crisis Group Report
"Nepal’s Maoists: Their Aims, Structure and Strategy"
Summary: Despite the Maoist rebels’ brutality and violence, there can be no
resolution of Nepal’s conflict without understanding them, confronting
their strengths and tackling their political agenda. Through both
force of arms and force of ideas, they have emerged as a formidable
political organisation, which will not be easily displaced. The
unilateral three-month ceasefire [...]
26 Oct
‘We fear that elections will be a hollow exercise’
Statement by Ambassador Moriarty
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25 Oct
Printable Amnesty Int’l Photo Display
This is great to get the word out about Nepal. Click here. Or Visit Amnesty’s Nepal–What You Can Do Page.
24 Oct
Peace Brigades Int’l Looking for Volunteers
In July, PBI Nepal wrapped up a program of Security Workshops (from PBI BEO’s Mainstreaming Protection Program) and follow up field visits from former PBI field team volunteers Jenny Brav (Indonesia) and Andrew Miller (Colombia). In 2006 we will continue the Mainstreaming Protection Program and begin a permanent presence. We are planning to send [...]
20 Oct
Prominent Democratic Leader to Speak in NYC Oct. 22
Nepal Speaker Sat Oct 22
STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY IN NEPAL:
ROLES OF, AND CHALLENGES FOR, YOUTHS
Interaction with Gagan Thapa
Co-Sponsors:
Human Rights Working Group, SIPA, Columbia University
South Asian Institute, SIPA, Columbia University
Gagan Thapa is a former General Secretary of Nepal Student Union,
student wing of Nepali Congress — the largest political party in
Nepal. He is undoubtedly the most prominent student [...]
12 Oct
Human Rights Monitors Needed NOW!
One of our members recently met with a representative of UNDP and was informed that there is an urgent need for human rights monitors in Nepal. RPCV’s would be ideal candidates. They are looking for 6 month – 1 year commitment(preferably 1 year) and are hoping to fill the positions soon [...]