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.
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.
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"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
Statement by Ambassador Moriarty Click here.
This is great to get the word out about Nepal. Click here. Or Visit Amnesty’s Nepal–What You Can Do Page.
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.
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
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
Date: Thursday September 29, 2005 Time: 7-9 PM Venue: Washington Hilton, Embassy Row, Address: 2015 Massachusetts Avenue , (2 min walking distance from DuPont Circle Metro Station) a block from PNC Bank. Phone no for the hotel: 202 265 1600. Contact People: Kiran (Ron) Sitoula, 703 615 5144 Girish Pokhrel: 202-468-