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Archive for October, 2005
US aid to Nepal would be menace: Moriarty
US ambassador to Nepal James F Moriarty on Thursday said that US aid to Nepal would be dangerous, as it would weaken the mainstream political parties and empower the king, The Kathmandu Post daily reported Friday. For the full story, click here.
Chicago Tribune article on Nepalis killed in Iraq
From Oct. 9. You have to register to get the story, but registering is free. Click here.
International Crisis Group Report
"Nepal’s Maoists: Their Aims, Structure and Strategy" Summary: Despite the Maoist rebels’ brutality and violence, there can be no resolution of Nepal’s conflict without understanding them, confronting their strengths and tackling their political agenda. Through both force of arms and force of ideas, they have emerged as a formidable political
‘We fear that elections will be a hollow exercise’
Statement by Ambassador Moriarty Click here.
Printable Amnesty Int’l Photo Display
This is great to get the word out about Nepal. Click here. Or Visit Amnesty’s Nepal–What You Can Do Page.
Peace Brigades Int’l Looking for Volunteers
In July, PBI Nepal wrapped up a program of Security Workshops (from PBI BEO’s Mainstreaming Protection Program) and follow up field visits from former PBI field team volunteers Jenny Brav (Indonesia) and Andrew Miller (Colombia). In 2006 we will continue the Mainstreaming Protection Program and begin a permanent presence.
Prominent Democratic Leader to Speak in NYC Oct. 22
Nepal Speaker Sat Oct 22 STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY IN NEPAL: ROLES OF, AND CHALLENGES FOR, YOUTHS Interaction with Gagan Thapa Co-Sponsors: Human Rights Working Group, SIPA, Columbia University South Asian Institute, SIPA, Columbia University Gagan Thapa is a former General Secretary of Nepal Student Union, student wing of Nepali Congress
Human Rights Monitors Needed NOW!
One of our members recently met with a representative of UNDP and was informed that there is an urgent need for human rights monitors in Nepal. RPCV’s would be ideal candidates. They are looking for 6 month – 1 year commitment(preferably 1 year) and are hoping to fill the positions