Nepal's government says security forces have killed at least 90 Maoist rebels in two separate armed clashes in the western part of the country. Devendra Raj Kandel, Nepal's Interior Minister, told reporters in Kathmandu that the first clash occurred late Thursday in the Rulpa area, followed shortly by another confrontation in the Doti region. Officials state that government forces suffered no casualties. On Thursday, the Maoist rebels announced their willingness to enter unconditional peace negotiations with the government. The conflict between government forces and the rebels began last year when peace talks stalled due to the government's refusal to meet one of the rebels' key demands, which was the abolition of the constitutional monarchy. Over the six years of conflict between the Maoist rebels and government forces, more than 3,700 people have been killed.
Nepalese Security Forces Kill at Least 90 Maoist Rebels
Nepalese security forces have killed at least 90 Maoist rebels in two clashes, while the rebels have expressed willingness to negotiate peace. The ongoing conflict began last year after peace talks failed over the monarchy issue, resulting in significant casualties over six years.
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📰 What Happened
Nepalese security forces killed at least 90 Maoist rebels in two clashes, while the rebels expressed readiness for peace negotiations. This violence follows a breakdown in peace talks over the monarchy issue.
- The clashes occurred in the Rulpa area and Doti region of western Nepal.
- Over 3,700 people have died in the ongoing conflict over six years.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Nepal has faced a prolonged conflict between government forces and Maoist rebels, rooted in political disagreements over governance and monarchy.
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