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Appeals for peace
November 2004
The US and EU urged the Maoists to come for a dialogue for the peaceful solution of the conflict in Nepal. We urge the (Nepal) government to uphold the offer for peace talks. At the same time, the Kathmandu-based missions strongly appeal to the government, the political parties, the Royal Palace and the Royal Nepal Army to commit themselves to a joint approach in this respect.
April 2004 Minister for Home: There is a need for a third-party mediation in resolving the Maoist problem.
The Nepali Diaspora's agenda presented to King Gyanendra: Free and fair elections, reconciliation between the King and the political parties, transparency and accountability by the political parties, an end to acts of violence and intimidation by the Maoists, resumption of peace talks.
Rashtriya Prajatantra Party appeals to Maoist rebels to join the the negotiating . There is no alternative to peace talks to resolve the problems of the country.
Bamdev Chhetri, a central committee member of CPN-Maoist: "If the King creates a conducive environment for talks, the Maoist will not only hold dialogue with the King, but will be ready to sit for a round table talk with all the parties involved in the ongoing conflict."
RNA spokesmen Brig. Gen. Rajendra Bahadur Thapa: Army don't want truce, but permanent peace.
The International Coordination Council (ICC) of the Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Chairman Dr. Upendra Mahato urged all Nepalese to engage in and be a part in bringing peace and reconciliation in Nepal.
March 2004
Minister for Home Thapa has ruled out the possibility of immediate peace talks with the Maoist rebels. He calls on Maoists to utilize election as a opportunity to resolve Nepal's problems through negotiations.
Finance Minister Lohani urged the Maoists to come to the negotiating table.
Nepal Congress Party leader Koirala want to initiate a dialogue with the Maoists to rescue the country from the current crisis
Maoist top leader Prachanda welcomed UN Secretary -General's appeal to end violence and resume the peace process.
King Gyanendra's appeal in Pokhara: "Violence and disruptive activities will not be in interest of any one. That is why we hope all those who I believe in democratic values and constitutional process would join the highway of peace and understanding in the greater interest of the people.">
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Appeals for peace

December 2004

Statement of Sir Jeffrey James, UK special representative for Nepal- Summary
The British Government support for peace, stability and development in Nepal, and to help strengthen our consultation and coordination with Nepal's other international partners.
We continue to believe that there can be no acceptable military solution to the conflict. The only sure way to a lasting peace is through negotiations conducted with good faith and willingness to succeed.
This underlines the urgent need to initiate and sustain an effective peace process. We welcome the Government's willingness to enter into negotiations without preconditions. We call upon the Maoists to respond constructively and to seize the opportunity for peace. We recognise the complexity of the situation, but also the need for compromise and accommodation on all sides. The status quo is not an option. But the overall objective should be a settlement based on multiparty democracy and constitutional monarchy which allows free and fair elections to the national parliament and other representative institutions. This requires all parties to renounce violence, but it would also give all parties the right to form a government, or participate in government, if successful in elections. We believe that with trust and goodwill, it should be possible to forge agreement on this basis.

September 2004

The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) decided to exert pressure on the government and the Maoists to start the peace process. The UML has urged its cadres and the ordinary people as well as professionals to take to streets express solidarity to the pro-peace movement. The party has claimed the campaign will help create grounds for peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict.
Kathmanduites to mark international peace day praying for peace
In a bid to mark the international peace day on September 21, a campaign for pace will be staged in Kathmandu. Organizers have called on all to come to the Basantpur durbar square with candles and spare a couple of minutes for those whose lives have been destroyed due to the ongoing conflict in the country. Morethan 10,000 people have died during the nine-year of insurgency. Media persons, businessmen, film artists and teachers among others are some of the people leading the peace meeting, according to reports.

The organizers informed about the peace campaign amid a press conference in the capital on Sunday.
Villagers of different parts of Dailekh district, a Maoist stronghold, have hold a peace rally at Dailekh, district headquarters of Dailekh district, demanding an immediate cease-fire and an ever lasting peace in Nepal.

Nepali Congress members, human rights activists and Maoists have also participated in this peaceful gathering. The rally organizers have got a permission from local administration and the security agencies.
August 2004
Thousands of businessmen, school teachers and professionals took part in a peace rally in Kathmandu urging the Maoists to withdraw their embargo and asking the Government and the Maoists to begin peace talks. Both sides of the conflict parties should observe a ceasefire.

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Association of Nepal, Trekking Agents Association of Nepal, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Nepal Nursing Association and Private and Boarding Schools Association of Nepal (PABSON), among others, took part in the rally.
July 2004
Deputy PM B. M. Adhikari invited the Maoists to come to the negotiating table with their agendas. The government is ready for a comprehensive dialogue.
Human rights activists and leaders of various political parties have stressed on formation of a peace commission for establishment peace in the country. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Damannath Dhungana alleged the Government of not paying attention to establish peace in the country.
June 2004
The United Kingdom urged the Nepali political parties to join the new government and form a united front against the prevailing 'unacceptable' Maoist violence in the country. In a personal message to reappointed PM Deuba, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jack Straw welcomed Deuba's determination to re-initiate peace process with the rebels.ยป Peace talks: Deputy PM B. M. Adhikari invited the Maoists to come to the negotiating table with their agendas.