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July
02
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Constituent Assembly:
For the fourth day in a row, the meeting of the
Constituent Assembly was postponed amid protests by Madhesi members demanding
the inclusion in the Fifth Amendment to the Interim Constitution of a provision
that will guarantee an autonomous Madhes state. |
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July
03
2008
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Co-operation:
Nepal's major parties should cooperate in a coalition
government led by the Maoists, who won the April Constituent Assembly (CA)
elections, to help the world's newest republic avoid political instability,
the International Crisis Group said. The International Crisis Group released
companion reports: Nepal's Election: A Peaceful Revolution?, an extensive
analysis of the 10 April vote. |
July
11
2008
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UN mission:
The Nepali government has formally requested the UN for
extension of the term of the world forum's mission by another six months.
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UN mission:
The United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) officially
closed down its regional offices in the Mid- and Far-Western regions. The
caretaker Government has sent a request for a further extension of the
mandate for six months. UNMIN will maintain a presence in the seven Maoist
army cantonment sites where weapons are stored, but with the CA election
successfully completed it no longer maintain teams in the five regions.
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Tharus' protests:
Indigenous Tharus continue protest against
the Terai parties' demand for single Madhes province.
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UN Security Council:
Yesterday the UN Secretary - General presented
his report on the request of Nepal for United Nations assistance in support
of its peace process to the UN Security Council. |
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July
15
2008
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Constituent Assembly :
The Constituent Assembly on Sunday passed the
Fifth Amendment Bill presented to amend the Interim Constitution, paving
the way for the election of President, Prime Minister and CA Chairperson
by a simple majority.. |
July
20
2008
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UN special mission in Nepal:
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has extended
the term for a downsized UN special mission in Nepal by another six months. |
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July
21
2008
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Nepal's first President:
The Constituent Assembly elected Dr
Ram Baran Yadav as the first President of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Nepal, in a secret ballot. Dr Yadav is General Secretary of the Nepali
Congress Party. |
July
31
2008
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New government:
President
R. B. Yadav has asked the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), as the biggest
party in the constituent assembly, to form the new government. |
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