Publication

10 May 2006

This report analyzes the changed positions of the main political players in Nepal which were created by King Gyanendra's declaration of direct, democratic rule in 2006. It explains that the pro-democracy movement was above all a victory for the Nepali people, the mainstream political parties and their Maoist allies, and the international community. The authors claim that the aspirations of the Nepali people go far beyond revising the role of the monarchy. According to them, the new interim administration faces four immediate challenges: keeping the peace process with the Maoist insurgents on track; containing the king and controlling the army. The administration must also plan for constitutional change and respond to calls for transitional justice. The authors argue that this is an opportunity for the international community to win back credibility in Nepal, which it lost during the April crisis, if it supports the interim administration to face these challenges.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Asia Reports
Issue 115
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2006 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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