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Author: UWB

  • Cease Fire! Will Peace Fire?

    The people pressure on the street will force the government and the Maoists to unite to bring peace in Nepal As it was widely expected, the government of peoples’ representatives has announced indefinite ceasefire and recognized the Maoist party as a legitimate political force by withdrawing the Red Corner Notice and removing the ‘terrorist’ tag.…

  • Transition to Democracy: Agenda for Nepal

    After the historical popular movement, Nepal is going through a transition to democracy in Nepal. Here is a list of agenda for change and transitional justice: By Gopal Krishna Siwakoti, PhD 1. Political Agenda · Declare election for unconditional constituent assembly with reasonable time frame (maximum 15 months recommended). · Declare ceasefire and establish monitoring…

  • Kathmandu Images: What People Want

    To Warn Their Leaders: People around the country are organizing rallies and mass meeting intending to keep pressure on political leadership that has taken over the control of the government because of the historical peoples’ movement. Protesters say that leaders shouldn’t hesitate to take bold steps which include drastically cutting the rights and powers of…

  • Finally, We Have Ministers

    Ministers taking oath this evening in National Planning Commission Hall. They didn’t go to the royal palace to take oath. Pics by Bikas Rauniar After days of tough bargaining the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) has formed a 7-member Council of Ministers with CPN UML leader K P Sharma Oli as the deputy to Prime Minister…

  • Maoist Vigil and Protest Against Monarchy

    Yes, they are watching: We know that pro-democracy people (including civil society) are organizing countrywide mass meeting to warn the political parties that are running the government not to deceive people by compromising the spirit of the Jana Andolan. Hum..not only the unarmed civil society but armed Maoist guerillas are also organizing similar mass meetings…

  • An Open Letter To Richard Boucher

    A university teacher from Southern Nepal writes to the American diplomat explaining the situation in the country and warning not to help feudal autocracy anymore. UWB translation of a ‘letter to the editor’ published in today’s Kantipur daily. Richard Boucher Assistant Secretary of State for South [and Central Asian Affairs] Excellency, You are arriving Nepal…

  • Monitoring Leaders From The Streets

    In front of Singha Durbar: Nepali people are constantly pressurizing to their leaders who have assumed the responsibility of fulfilling their aspirations. Pics by Wagle The best thing about democracy is that it lets people have their say. Another hallmark is that the folks at the government can’t stop people from raising their voices. Here…