31. Maoist terrorists Break Ceasefire (May 11, 2006)
Violating their own ceasefire, the Maoist terrorists in {Nepal} broke their own ceasefire by kidnapping 5 security and 2 civilians from different parts of the country.<More> 

32. Non-Military Purge in Nepal (May 9, 2006)
In an apparent move to assert himself and the the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) he belongs to, the Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala went on a large-scale purge of political appointees in Embassies, industry, and state organs.<More>

33. Nepal Maoist Terrorist Agree to Talk (May 5, 2006)
Nepal’s violent Maoist terrorists termed measures taken by the newly installed Government as “positive” and said that they would be ready for negotiated settlement.<More>

34. Worried But No Progress (April 20, 2006)
Visiting Special Envoy Dr. Karan Singh returned from a 2-day tour of Nepal where he met King Gnanendra and major political actors to say, “he is optimistic” that Gnanendra will “make an announcement shortly.”<More>

35. PM Sends Karan Singh to Nepal (April 19, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent former Foreign Minister and former King of erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir, Karan Singh, to meet with Nepal’s embattled King Gnanendra and deliver a stiff message.<More>

36. Nepal Stalemate Sours Further (April 12, 2006)
With continued protests and increased police brutality, the stalemate in Nepal soured further strengthening the hands of the terrorists who continue to hold the nation hostage and inspire Naxalite terrorism in India.<More> 

37. Indefinite Strike" in Nepal (April 10, 2006)
Nepal went into deeper crisis as police arrested, assaulted, killed, and broke demonstrators literally and figuratively to curb strikes against an increasingly unpopular and violent royal regime.<More>

38. Nepal under Curfew (April 06, 2006)
In a massive overnight operation aimed at breaking the Anti-King Gnanendra strike, Royal Nepal Army and police swooped down and picked up politicians, human rights activists, journalists, students, and individuals opposed to the royal regime.<More>

39. Nepal Tightens Terrorism Laws (April 05, 2006)
Ahead of a four-day strike called by a 7-party political alliance to mount pressure on King Gnanendra to bring back democracy in Nepal, the Government has tightened terrorism laws through a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Ordinance (TADO).<More>

40. Nepal Terrorists Announce Ceasefire (April 04, 2006)
In response from the 7-party political alliance to cease violent activities, Nepal Maoist terrorists announced an indefinite unilateral ceasefire to facilitate a national strike.<More>

41. Carter Bid to Bring Peace to Nepal (March 31, 2006)
Former US President Jimmy Carter, Nobel Laureate for bringing peace to Israel and Egypt, is arriving in Nepal to talk to King Gnanendra, political opponents, and Maoist terrorists. <More>

42. Nepal Continues to Self-Destruct (March 29, 2006)
On receiving intelligence on a gathering on Maoist terrorists in Central Nepal, in a move to avenge the murder of 13 of their colleagues, the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) launched a surprising attack killing more than 20 terrorists.<More> 

43. Nepal Maoists kidnap Trekkers (March 28, 2006)
Maoist terrorists in Nepal kidnapped 4 Polish trekkers even as news of two more European trekkers was reported missing.<More>

44. Nepal Journalists under Siege  (March 27, 2006)
An independent international media mission that completed a tour of Nepal stated that the media there has been muzzled both by the Government and the Maoist terrorists.<More>

45. Maoists Call off Blockade (March 20, 2006)
Nepal’s Maoist terrorists called off their blockade of the Katmandu Valley and said they will support a 7-part political alliance’s call for direct confrontation with King Gnanendra.<More>

46. SPA Meets in Delhi (March 18, 2006)
Nepal’s 7 party political alliances against King Gnanendra are huddled in close discussions near New Delhi on whether to support the blockade call of the Maoist terrorists.<More>

47. Nepal besieged by Maoist Terrorists (March 15, 2006)
Maoist terrorists announced an indefinite blockade of the Katmandu Valley and major cities from April 3.<More>

48. India, US Ask Nepal to Make Peace (March 10, 2006)
An underreported news item during US President George Bush’s visit is a joint statement from India and US to Nepal calling King Gnanendra to rebuild democratic institutions and make peace with the political parties. <More>

49. SPA Rejects Gnanendra Call (February 22, 2006)
A major rally of a 7-party alliance rejected Nepal King Gnanendra's call to come together to restart the stalled democracy.<More>

50. Maoists Kidnap 9 Govt Employees (February 17, 2006)
Maoist terrorists in Nepal ambushed an army patrol killing three soldiers and abducted 9 people including 5 Government employees.<More>

51. Deuba Released from Prison (February 16, 2006)
In a major set back to King Gnanendra, the Nepal Supreme Court dissolved the anti-corruption body that jailed ousted Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.<More>

52. Intl Community Criticizes Elections (February 13, 2006)
With thousands of opposition party workers in jail, the country under a strike called by Maoist terrorists, and large sections of population staying away, Nepal concluded its controversial mayoral polls.<More>

53. Strike Paralyzes Nepal (February 10, 2006)
The Maoist threat for a weeklong strike almost paralyzed Nepal even as terrorist killed 8 security men.<More>

54. Maoists Kill Mayoral Candidate (February 07, 2006)
Two days before the controversial February 8 mayoral elections in Nepal, Maoist terrorists killed candidates who dared to defy their order to stay away from democracy.<More>

55. Maoist Attacks Army Base, Kills 19 (February 03, 2006)
Less than a week before the scheduled February 8 mayoral elections in Nepal, Maoist terrorists attacked an army base killing 19 police and soldiers even as demonstrators in Katmandu protested the assumption of power by King Gnanendra.<More>

56. Nepal Arrests Student Leader (February 02, 2006)
The Nepal Government arrested the leader of an 8-group student union thought to be aligned to the 7-party alliance opposed to the February 8 mayoral elections.<More>

57. Maoists Threaten Mayoral Candidates (February 01, 2006)
Following through on their threat to disrupt February 8 local elections in Nepal, Maoists terrorists tried to murder a mayoral candidate at his home and critically wounding him.<More>

58. Govt Promises Safety for Candidates (January 31, 2006)
Over 608 electoral candidates, fearing Maoist terrorists’ threats, pulled out of upcoming Nepal polls.<More>

59. Opposition Parties Call Bundh (January 28, 2006)
In response to a strike call by the 7-political-party alliance, Nepal was virtually shut down forcing it to defer its 57th Republic Day celebrations to Saturday.<More>

60. Coordinated Terrorist Attacks in Nepal (January 27, 2006)
Spreading panic, hundreds of Maoist terrorists launched multiple coordinated attacks in a key Midwestern town bordering India in Nepal.<More>

61. SPA to Boycott Polls (January 26, 2006)
Despite heavy opposition and protests, Nepal’s King Gnanendra seems intent on his local elections scheduled for February 8.<More>

62. AAI Says Nepal Most Undemocratic (January 25, 2006)
The International Development Agency, Action Aid International has said that of the 42 countries it serves, Nepal is the most undemocratic nation.<More>

63. Gnanendra Curbs Civil Rights (January 20, 2006)
In a major crackdown to thwart opposition to February elections, Nepal arrested scores of activists, cut cell phone services, and placed under house arrest senior leaders.<More>

64. Nepal Crackdown on SPA (January 19, 2006)
Nepal initiated a crackdown on pro-democracy parties determine to boycott the municipal elections on February 8.<More>

65. Nepal Slaps Curfew (January 18, 2006)
Nepal imposed curfew in Katmandu after Maoist terrorists attacked police outposts 10 kilometers from Katmandu.<More>

66. Gnanendra Announces Polls Amid Violence (January 17, 2006)
In a massive attack using automatic weapons and various bombs over the weekend, Maoist terrorists in Nepal killed 11 policemen and wounding many other just 10 kilometers from Katmandu.<More>

67. Maoist Break Ceasefire Again (January 14, 2006)
In the largest attack since Maoist terrorists broke their unilateral ceasefire, over 1000 armed men attacked Government buildings about 650 kilometer west of Katmandu.<More>