“P arliamentary democracy is the only system that could include all forces and help in the development of the nation."
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, stressing his belief on the parliamentary democracy, addressing a program in the capital.
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“T he arms will be locked up and the key will be given to the commander of our People's Liberation Army. The UN will monitor it through alarm system."
Maoist chairman Prachanda, elaborating about the agreement on arms management to the reporters in Pokhara.
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“I will not discuss about any new agreements or pacts during this trip."
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister KP Oli, talking to reporters before leaving for a week long visit to India .
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“M y government feels the issue of arms management is fundamental. There must be an arms management, which is complete and credible.
Shiv Shankar Mukherjee , Indian ambassador to Nepal, saying that the most important aspect about the arms management is to ensure the end results (which is) such that people of Nepal should feel they are no longer under the shadow of gun, talking to journalists.
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“T he capitalists from all over the world have gathered in New Delhi to make Maoists unsuccessful."
Matrika Yadav , leader of Maoists, addressing the conference of Madhesi National Liberation Front in Bhairahawa.
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“T here have been problems due to lack of proper places where those detained could be held in custody. But everyone should understand our problem also."
Pawan Man Shrestha , chief of Newa National Liberation Front of the Maoists, expressing the Maoist position that they would not stop 'law enforcement activities' despite the UN human rights agency's assertions that such activities were leading to human rights abuses.
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“O HCHR-Nepal has investigated a number of reports of ill-treatment and torture, including severe beatings. OHCHR-Nepal staff have witnessed serious injuries among those held captive by CPN-Maoist, consistent with claims of ill-treatment and torture."
The press release issued by the UN human rights office in Kathmandu .
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Transition:
LEFT: KP Oli, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, on a week-long visit to India (November 5-11), at the invitation of Indian government.
RETURNED : Foreign Minister of Belgium Karel De Gucht, after completing the two-day visit to Nepal .
APPROVED : The Parliamentary Special Hearing Committee (PSHC) has approved the nomination of Usha Nepal and Nilkantha Upreti as commissioners of Election Commission. Earlier, the PSHC had approved the nomination of Dr. Bhoj Raj Pokharel as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), who was subsequently appointed to the post by the government.
SHOT DEAD: Amarjit Singh and Abhimanyu Shah, two traders of Bara district, by unidentified group, in separate incidents.
KICKED OFF: This year's Martyr's Memorial San Miguel "A" Division League Football tournament, organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), from November 1.
