The United Nations has been asked to continue providing assistance to the peace process in Nepal, writes UN News Centre.
Tensions have worsened amid an ongoing political stalemate over key issues such as power-sharing arrangements and the reintegration of former Maoist combatants.
FØLSOMT ØJEBLIK
– Nepal’s peace process is at a delicate and critical moment, as negotiators work to resolve the current stand-off between Maoist supporters and the Government, primarily over Maoist demands for a national unity government, Karin Landgren, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Representative in Nepal, told the Security Council.
ØNSKER FORLÆNGELSE AF FN-MANDAT
Nepalese Ambassador Gyan Chandra Acharya, voicing gratitude for the UN’s help thus far, said his Government is seeking a four-month extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) – which currently runs until 15 May.
SITUATIONEN SPÆNDT
After conducting Constituent Assembly elections in May 2008, Nepal abolished its 240-year-old monarchy and declared itself a republic.
But the peace process has stalled recently, threatened by tensions and mistrust between Maoists, the Government and the army.
Nationwide strikes, announced by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoists (UCPN-M), have been taking place since last Saturday.
Several clashes have already occurred in some areas between Maoists and local residents.
ÆNDRET REJSEVEJLEDNING
Situationen i Nepal er så spændt, at det danske udenrigsministerium har ændret sin rejsevejledning for Nepal.
Den advarer rejsende i Nepal om at udvise stor forsigtighed under ophold i landet.
