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SECRETARY-GENERAL 'MORE THAN EVER' CONCERNED ABOUT DETERIORATING SITUATION IN NEPAL

13 April 2006- Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The Secretary-General is more than ever concerned about the deteriorating situation in Nepal, particularly the absence of any movement towards a political solution. He reiterates his call for an inclusive national dialogue of all Nepalese political forces, and for His Majesty King Gyanendra to take courageous steps to find a way out of this situation and avoid further bloodshed.

It is quite clear that the Nepalese people want a swift end to the conflict and instability, and the immediate restoration of democracy. The loss of life and denial of legitimate rights should end without delay.
SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES NEPAL UNDERSTANDING AIMED AT RESTORING MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY, READY TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING CONFLICT

30 December 2005- Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The Secretary-General is seriously concerned that fighting could escalate in Nepal after the four-month-old unilateral ceasefire declared by the Communist party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) expires on 2 January 2006. He deeply regrets that despite the appeal of so many national and international voices, including his own, no progress appears to have been made towards a mutually agreed truce between the Government of Nepal and the CPN-M.

The people of Nepal have benefited from the de-escalation of violence in the last four months and they would bear the brunt of a renewal in fighting. In the interest of peace and the welfare of civilians throughout the country, the Secretary-General therefore reiterates his strong appeal to the Government of Nepal to reciprocate the ceasefire and to the CPN-M to extend its unilateral ceasefire. The United Nations stands ready to assist in the realization of this objective should the parties so desire.
SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES NEPAL UNDERSTANDING AIMED AT RESTORING MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY, READY TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING CONFLICT

November 23, 2005- Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The Secretary-General welcomes and is carefully studying the details of the understanding that has been reached between Nepalese parliamentary parties and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) aimed at restoring multiparty democracy and resolving the conflict that has brought immense suffering to the people of Nepal in the last decade.

He strongly encourages the CPN-M to extend its unilateral ceasefire beyond December and to fulfil its commitment to human rights. He also urges the declaration of a reciprocal ceasefire by the Government of King Gyanendra.

The Secretary-General remains ready to assist in any manner that would help bring about a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Secretary-General welcomes move to suspend military action in Nepal

December 23, 2004 - Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Annan calls for end to fighting in Nepal, urges talks between Government and Maoist rebels

23 December 2004
With reports of an escalation in fighting and continued grave human rights violations emanating from Nepal, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for a quick end to hostilities and the start of talks between the Government and Maoist forces in the Himalayan kingdom.

The following statement was issued by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is deeply troubled by reports of an escalation of fighting in Nepal and of continued grave human rights violations. The conflict is undermining democracy and human rights and seriously hindering development activities.

Reports that human rights defenders in Nepal face grave threats to their safety and security are very disturbing. The safety and ability of the National Human Rights Commission and all human rights activists to carry out their essential work should be guaranteed. In that regard, the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between His Majesty's Government of Nepal and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is a welcome step.

The Secretary-General once again calls for an urgent cessation of fighting and the initiation of dialogue between the Government and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) with the participation of all political and civil forces. He stands ready to assist such a national effort.
Secretary-General welcomes move to suspend military action in Nepal
October 19, 2004 - Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to suspend military action for a period of nine days coinciding with the Nepalese Dashain festivals beginning on 20 October 2004 and the decision of His Majesty's Government of Nepal not to initiate offensives against the insurgent forces.

The Secretary-General considers this to be a positive first step towards the possible resumption of a peace process in Nepal, which he believes to be a matter of urgent importance. He strongly encourages the Government and Maoists to extend the suspension of hostilities beyond the holiday period in the interest of peace and the restoration of a degree of normalcy, which ordinary Nepalese citizens desperately need.

The Secretary-General remains at the disposal of Nepal to assist in any manner that would lead to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Nepal.
SECRETARY-GENERAL, DISTURBED BY ESCALATION OF FIGHTING IN NEPAL,
APPEALS FOR RESUMPTION OF PEACE PROCESS

March 22, 2004 - Statement was issued by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The Secretary-General is disturbed by the recent escalation of fighting in Nepal, where the continued instability and conflict is having an increasingly devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people. Civilian casualties and serious human rights violations are a routine occurrence, and the country's economic and social development is being seriously hampered.

The Secretary-General does not believe there is a military solution to the conflict. He appeals to His Majesty's Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to take immediate steps to end the fighting and resume the peace process with the participation of all political and civil forces in the country.

The Secretary-General continues to be available to assist the search for a solution in any manner the parties consider useful.