The Current Situation

So what is the current political situation like in Nepal?????

In 2001 a civil war or "Peoples War" began between a rebel group known as the "Maoists" and the National Police Force. The Maoists made several demands including a constitutional assembly that were not met by the government. The Maoists responded with violent clashes with the police. There have been over 7,000 people killed since the wars inception.

In January 2003 a cease fire was declared by the Maoists and peace talks began between the Maoists leaders and the government. Their demands for a constitutional assembly were still not met and the cease fire was terminated in August 2003. Since then the Maoists have attacked police posts in Eastern Nepal and there are concerns of strategic bombings and attacks in the capital city of Kathmandu.

Please pray for a return to peace talks between the Maoists and the government officials. For more information please see the link to information on Nepal.

Posted by Jon at August 28, 2003 10:09 AM