May 2002
State of Emergency in Nepal Extended for Another 3 Months
A state of emergency in Nepal has been extended for three months following deadly clashes between government forces and Maoist rebels, resulting in dozens of…
Prime Minister of Nepal Dismissed
Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Prime Minister of Nepal, was dismissed by the ruling centrist party due to his decision to dissolve parliament and call for…
Nepal's Ruling Party Suspends Sher Bahadur Deuba from Premiership - 2002-05-23
Nepal's ruling party has suspended Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in response to his decision to dissolve parliament, leading to the resignation of three senior…
Nepal Does Not Trust Maoist Rebels - 2002-05-11
Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed distrust towards Maoist rebels unless they disarm, rejecting reports of a ceasefire. The U.S. is offering military aid…
Maoist Rebels in Nepal Declare One-Month Ceasefire
Maoist rebels in Nepal have announced a one-month ceasefire starting May 15, while expressing readiness to retaliate against any government attacks. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur…
Maoist Rebels Attack Government Security Post in Nepal - 2002-05-09
Maoist rebels in Nepal launched a significant attack on a government security post, resulting in the possible deaths of over 100 government personnel. This incident…
Maoist Rebels Attack Joint Police and Army Base in Nepal - 2002-05-08
Maoist rebels attacked a joint police and army base in western Nepal, resulting in significant casualties. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba announced U.S. support to…
U.S. Assistance in the Fight Against Communist Rebels in Nepal - 2002-05-08
The U.S. has pledged support to Nepal in combating communist rebels threatening its democratic monarchy, as confirmed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba after discussions…
President Bush's Meeting at the White House with Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal - 2002-05-07
President Bush is meeting with Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to discuss the worsening civil war in Nepal. Deuba is expected to seek additional…
350 Rebels Killed in Two-Day Clashes with Nepalese Government - 2002-05-04
In two days of fighting in Rulpa, Nepal, around 350 rebels were reported killed by government forces. This escalation comes just before Prime Minister Sher…
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…