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Nepal Death Toll 13,653 *
The people of Nepal waged a war against the feudal state for 10 years starting in 1996. During that time, imperialist intervention prevented the people from taking control of their country and their lives and brought unnecessary deaths to the Nepalese.
In 2006, the anti-Monarchist war being led by Prachanda was stopped following mass uprising and an agreement between major political parties to build a republic. Instead of dying on the battle field, PLA soldiers began dying in concentration camps and violence continues in various regions. The struggle continues, and there is no end to the killing in Nepal in the near future.
The statistics below are no doubt incomplete due to the lack of information available from Nepal. In the past, the King has censored the press so that no reports of deaths on the side of the Royal Nepalese Army or the police are reported. Meanwhile, all deaths reported by the state are of 'Maoists.' While it was fair to say that the vast majority of the people were supporters or sympathesizers of the People's Army during the war, it should be noted that according to humyn rights groups, upwards of 50% of the deaths at the hands of the repressive government are non-combatants, whether unarmed members of the so-called Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) or unaffiliated civilians.
We count all deaths among the Nepali people as the price that is being exacted by imperialism in this impoverished country. (see the guide)
1989 People's Movement
In the winter of 1989, the democratic People's Movement rose in the streets of Nepal to replace the King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (of 17 years) with a parliamentary democracy. During the street demonstrations, thousands were arrested and between 60 and 100 people were murdered by the state.
Peaceful efforts to eliminate the monarchy by the 8 major political parties are proving less and less likely to succeed. In this time an upsurge in violent resistance has taken place in the Terai region. The fighting has resulted in over 100 people dead in the region in about 6 months. These deaths and more could just be added to the tally of needless deaths among the oppressed caused by divide and conquer tactics. Only by recognizing imperialism as the source of the exploitation of all of Nepal can the politicization of the people of the Terai become part of the solution. Then these deaths can be tallied with those that are forced upon the world by imperialist powers that will not be subdued by the global majority peacefully.
*This is only a total of data reported at imperialismkills.org and is not necessarily a complete statisticDeaths Reported
From January 01, 2007 to July 15, 2007: 100 killed
Peaceful efforts to eliminate the monarchy by the 8 major political parties are proving less and less likely to succeed. In this time an upsurge in violent resistance has taken place in the Terai region. The fighting has resulted in over 100 people dead in the region in about 6 months. These deaths and more could just be added to the tally of needless deaths among the oppressed caused by divide and conquer tactics. Only by recognizing imperialism as the source of the exploitation of all of Nepal can the politicization of the people of the Terai become part of the solution. Then these deaths can be tallied with those that are forced upon the world by imperialist powers that will not be subdued by the global majority peacefully.
Source:Prospects for elections in Nepal November 22? MIM. July 20, 2007.
Peaceful efforts to eliminate the monarchy by the 8 major political parties are proving less and less likely to succeed. In this time an upsurge in violent resistance has taken place in the Terai region. The fighting has resulted in over 100 people dead in the region in about 6 months. These deaths and more could just be added to the tally of needless deaths among the oppressed caused by divide and conquer tactics. Only by recognizing imperialism as the source of the exploitation of all of Nepal can the politicization of the people of the Terai become part of the solution. Then these deaths can be tallied with those that are forced upon the world by imperialist powers that will not be subdued by the global majority peacefully.
Source:Prospects for elections in Nepal November 22? MIM. July 20, 2007.
May 29, 2006: 4 killed
"Four soldiers were killed and one more was injured in an explosion at the base camp of the Nepali Army at Hatuwagadhi of eastern hilly district of Bhojpur on Monday."
Source: Nepalnews.com. 29 May 2006
"Four soldiers were killed and one more was injured in an explosion at the base camp of the Nepali Army at Hatuwagadhi of eastern hilly district of Bhojpur on Monday."
Source: Nepalnews.com. 29 May 2006
May 15, 2006: 1 killed
A child was killed and two other injured in a bomb explosion.
Source: People's Daily Online. 16 May 2006.
A child was killed and two other injured in a bomb explosion.
Source: People's Daily Online. 16 May 2006.
April 26, 2006: 6 killed
Nepal's police force open fired on villagers who attacked a barracks in Belgadi village. The police killed 6 villagers and injured 11 more. Villagers were reportedly responding to the rape and murder of a womyn by the police.
Source: DailyIndia.com. April 26,2006.
Nepal's police force open fired on villagers who attacked a barracks in Belgadi village. The police killed 6 villagers and injured 11 more. Villagers were reportedly responding to the rape and murder of a womyn by the police.
Source: DailyIndia.com. April 26,2006.
April 25, 2006: 6 killed
At least 5 Maoists and one RNA soldier were reported killed in a PLA attack on government installations in Chautara.
Source: The Economic Times. 25 April 2006.
At least 5 Maoists and one RNA soldier were reported killed in a PLA attack on government installations in Chautara.
Source: The Economic Times. 25 April 2006.
April 20, 2006: 4 killed
Thousands defied shoot-to-kill orders in the 15th day of a nationwide strike and anti-monarchy demonstrations across Nepal. Four protestors were killed and over 40 injured in Chandragadi.
Source: The Tribune. 20 April 2006.
Thousands defied shoot-to-kill orders in the 15th day of a nationwide strike and anti-monarchy demonstrations across Nepal. Four protestors were killed and over 40 injured in Chandragadi.
Source: The Tribune. 20 April 2006.
April 17, 2006: 1 killed
One protestor was killed and at least 5 injured in Nijgadh when police open fired on the 12th day of anti-king demonstrations.
Source: CNN. 17 April 2006.
One protestor was killed and at least 5 injured in Nijgadh when police open fired on the 12th day of anti-king demonstrations.
Source: CNN. 17 April 2006.
April 08, 2006: 2 killed
One anti-king protestor was shot dead in Bharatpur. Another onlooker died after being shot by police while watching demonstrations in Kathmandu.
Source: CNN. 9 April 2006.
One anti-king protestor was shot dead in Bharatpur. Another onlooker died after being shot by police while watching demonstrations in Kathmandu.
Source: CNN. 9 April 2006.
April 08, 2006: 1 killed
[blockquote]Bhimsen Dahal, a pro-democracy activist, was killed when a Royal Nepal Army sentry at the Telecommunication Department opened fire on the protesters in the Mahendrapul area of Pokhara where King Gyanendra, stubbornly commanding the repressive measures of the government, has been residing for the last one-and-a-half month.[/blockquote]
Source: The Sunday Express. 16 April 2006.
[blockquote]Bhimsen Dahal, a pro-democracy activist, was killed when a Royal Nepal Army sentry at the Telecommunication Department opened fire on the protesters in the Mahendrapul area of Pokhara where King Gyanendra, stubbornly commanding the repressive measures of the government, has been residing for the last one-and-a-half month.[/blockquote]
Source: The Sunday Express. 16 April 2006.
April 07, 2006: 39 killed
In attacks in Butwal, the PLA killed at least 24 government soldiers while losing 15 of their own. They freed 109 prisoners being held by the feudal state and destroyed many government structures.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin. No. 15, April 2006.
In attacks in Butwal, the PLA killed at least 24 government soldiers while losing 15 of their own. They freed 109 prisoners being held by the feudal state and destroyed many government structures.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin. No. 15, April 2006.
April 06, 2006: 32 killed
The PLA launched an attack on government forces in Malangwa, freeing over one hundred prisoners and reportedly killing dozens of RNA soldiers. Eight PLA soldiers were martyred according to cpnm.org and 10 royal soldiers died when the PLA took down a helicopter being used to attack them.
Source: Reuters AlertNet. 6 April 2006.
The PLA launched an attack on government forces in Malangwa, freeing over one hundred prisoners and reportedly killing dozens of RNA soldiers. Eight PLA soldiers were martyred according to cpnm.org and 10 royal soldiers died when the PLA took down a helicopter being used to attack them.
Source: Reuters AlertNet. 6 April 2006.
March 30, 2006: 2 killed
Two People's Liberation Army soldiers were reportedly killed by state forces at Latikoili area of Surkhet district and Tandi area of Morang district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 31 March 2006.
Two People's Liberation Army soldiers were reportedly killed by state forces at Latikoili area of Surkhet district and Tandi area of Morang district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 31 March 2006.
March 30, 2006: 3 killed
Two soldiers of the god-King's state and one Maoist were reported killed at Bagmati checkpoint of Karmaiya, bordering Sarlahi and Rautahat districts in southern Nepal.
Source: NepalNews.com. 30 March 2006.
Two soldiers of the god-King's state and one Maoist were reported killed at Bagmati checkpoint of Karmaiya, bordering Sarlahi and Rautahat districts in southern Nepal.
Source: NepalNews.com. 30 March 2006.
March 28, 2006: 7 killed
At least four Maoists and a civilian were killed in an aerial attack by the Nepalese Army near Bagh Bhai Higher Secondary School at Thokarpa village. The attack targeted a Maoist gathering. Reports say 6 houses were damaged and the villagers had to flee to survive the attack.
In addition, two Maoists were reported killed in a separate encounter between the god-King's army and the rebels at Pandavkhani area in Baglung district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 28 March 2006.
At least four Maoists and a civilian were killed in an aerial attack by the Nepalese Army near Bagh Bhai Higher Secondary School at Thokarpa village. The attack targeted a Maoist gathering. Reports say 6 houses were damaged and the villagers had to flee to survive the attack.
In addition, two Maoists were reported killed in a separate encounter between the god-King's army and the rebels at Pandavkhani area in Baglung district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 28 March 2006.
March 21, 2006: 33 killed
Nine policemen and three rebels were killed when the rebels attacked a police post in Birtamod of Jhapa district in eastern Nepal this morning.
In another attack, the rebels killed a policeman stationed at a police post in the eastern town of Dharan, Sunsari district.
Meanwhile, security forces have said that at least 20 Maoist rebels were killed during a major offensive operation launched by the Royal Nepalese Army in Dhading district Tuesday morning.
Source: eKantipur.com. 21 March 2006.
Nine policemen and three rebels were killed when the rebels attacked a police post in Birtamod of Jhapa district in eastern Nepal this morning.
In another attack, the rebels killed a policeman stationed at a police post in the eastern town of Dharan, Sunsari district.
Meanwhile, security forces have said that at least 20 Maoist rebels were killed during a major offensive operation launched by the Royal Nepalese Army in Dhading district Tuesday morning.
Source: eKantipur.com. 21 March 2006.
From March 20, 2006 to March 21, 2006: 46 killed
The Royal Nepalese Army shot dead about 20 people believed to be Maoist guerrillas in the Dhading district, according to an army spokesman.
In eastern Jhapa district, 3 suspected Maoists and 9 police were killed in an ambush of a police post. In Dharan one police officer was killed in another ambush.
13 soldiers were killed March 20th in a clash near Kathmandu.
Source:New York Times. 21 March 2006.
The Royal Nepalese Army shot dead about 20 people believed to be Maoist guerrillas in the Dhading district, according to an army spokesman.
In eastern Jhapa district, 3 suspected Maoists and 9 police were killed in an ambush of a police post. In Dharan one police officer was killed in another ambush.
13 soldiers were killed March 20th in a clash near Kathmandu.
Source:New York Times. 21 March 2006.
March 20, 2006: 13 killed
At least 13 soldiers and one Maoist were killed during a clash in Daregauda of Kavre district.
Source: eKantipur.com. 21 March 2006.
At least 13 soldiers and one Maoist were killed during a clash in Daregauda of Kavre district.
Source: eKantipur.com. 21 March 2006.
March 18, 2006: 4 killed
Three people were reported killed by Maoists for being engaged in state-sponsored counter-revolutionary groups. In addition, a young boy was killed in an explosion blamed on the Maoists.
Source: NewKerala.com. 18 March 2006.
Three people were reported killed by Maoists for being engaged in state-sponsored counter-revolutionary groups. In addition, a young boy was killed in an explosion blamed on the Maoists.
Source: NewKerala.com. 18 March 2006.
March 16, 2006: 5 killed
3 men were killed, allegedly by Maoists for crimes against the people.
2 Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces in Dhading district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 16 March 2006.
3 men were killed, allegedly by Maoists for crimes against the people.
2 Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces in Dhading district.
Source: NewKerala.com. 16 March 2006.
March 16, 2006: 3 killed
Source: Nepal News. 16 March 2006.
Maoists attacked a revenue patrol of the Armed Police Force (APF) in Kakadbitta, Jhapa, at around 1:00 p.m., reports said. An APF man and a suspected Maoist cadre were killed in the gunfight while two policemen were injured.
Meanwhile, a Maoist militant was killed in a security action carried out in Surke area of Tehrathum district Thursday.
Source: Nepal News. 16 March 2006.
March 15, 2006: 1 killed
"Reports quoting eyewitnesses said Sahadev Prasad Tiwari, principal of a local school, was killed when three plainclothes policemen indiscriminately opened fire."
Source: Nepal Human Rights News. 16 March 2006.
"Reports quoting eyewitnesses said Sahadev Prasad Tiwari, principal of a local school, was killed when three plainclothes policemen indiscriminately opened fire."
Source: Nepal Human Rights News. 16 March 2006.
March 12, 2006: 1 killed
One policeman was killed in an attack by Maoists in a police patrol at Tribhuvan Bazaar, Sarlahi district.
Source: eKantipur.com. 12 March 2006.
One policeman was killed in an attack by Maoists in a police patrol at Tribhuvan Bazaar, Sarlahi district.
Source: eKantipur.com. 12 March 2006.
March 09, 2006: 4 killed
Four security men were killed and six injured when Maoists detonated three powerful bombs at a security checkpost in western Nepal.
Source: NewKerala.com.9 March 2006.
Four security men were killed and six injured when Maoists detonated three powerful bombs at a security checkpost in western Nepal.
Source: NewKerala.com.9 March 2006.
March 08, 2006: 2 killed
Two soldiers were killed in a raid by rebels in Bharatpur Municipality.
Source: NewKerala.com.9 March 2006.
Two soldiers were killed in a raid by rebels in Bharatpur Municipality.
Source: NewKerala.com.9 March 2006.
March 07, 2006: 2 killed
Two alleged Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces at Khayarmara VDC of Mahottari district, according to Royal Nepal Army's Directorate of Public Relations
Source: Nepal Eyes. 7 March 2006.
Two alleged Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces at Khayarmara VDC of Mahottari district, according to Royal Nepal Army's Directorate of Public Relations
Source: Nepal Eyes. 7 March 2006.
March 06, 2006: 1 killed
Two Maoist cadres were shot and injured by plainclothes security persons at Jyamirekuna, Shishuwachok, Lekhanath Municipality-7 on March 5. One of the two alleged Maoists, Badri Khadka, died the next day while undergoing treatment at Western Regional Hospital (WRH), Pokhara.
According to the witnesses, the security persons had hit Khadka with the pavestone who had fallen down after being injured.The deceased’s body was taken away by the security forces without conducting post-mortem, the WRH sources added.
Source: Informal Sector Service Sector. www.inseconline.org.
Two Maoist cadres were shot and injured by plainclothes security persons at Jyamirekuna, Shishuwachok, Lekhanath Municipality-7 on March 5. One of the two alleged Maoists, Badri Khadka, died the next day while undergoing treatment at Western Regional Hospital (WRH), Pokhara.
According to the witnesses, the security persons had hit Khadka with the pavestone who had fallen down after being injured.The deceased’s body was taken away by the security forces without conducting post-mortem, the WRH sources added.
Source: Informal Sector Service Sector. www.inseconline.org.
March 06, 2006: 13 killed
Over a 1000 People's Liberation Army soldiers reportedly raided the town of Ilam, attacking government forces and freeing over 100 prisoners, including 32 Maoist comrades. The government has reported eight Maoists, two civilians, two policemen and a soldier dead. Other reports put the death toll as high as 31.
Source: New Kerala. 7 March 2006.
Over a 1000 People's Liberation Army soldiers reportedly raided the town of Ilam, attacking government forces and freeing over 100 prisoners, including 32 Maoist comrades. The government has reported eight Maoists, two civilians, two policemen and a soldier dead. Other reports put the death toll as high as 31.
Source: New Kerala. 7 March 2006.
February 28, 2006: 41 killed
In an attack on the Royal Nepalese Army, Maoists claimed 20 RNA deaths, while the government reported 18 Maoists and 11 security personnel were killed. Media reports on Thursday said two civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, died in the crossfire.
According to HindustanTimes other deaths that day included:
Source: HindustanTimes. 2 March 2006.
In an attack on the Royal Nepalese Army, Maoists claimed 20 RNA deaths, while the government reported 18 Maoists and 11 security personnel were killed. Media reports on Thursday said two civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, died in the crossfire.
According to HindustanTimes other deaths that day included:
Five more people were killed in Achham district in farwest Nepal the same night when a bomb went off near a school, reports said.
Three Maoists, who were either carrying a bomb or assembling one died in the blast that also killed a health worker and rights activist in Mangalsen, the district headquarters.
Five more Maoists, including a woman, were killed by security forces in three districts on Tuesday, the reports added.
Source: HindustanTimes. 2 March 2006.
February 26, 2006: 18 killed
A disputed number of people died in fighting between Maoists and soldiers of the imperialist-backed Nepali monarchy. The state claims to have killed 16 People's Liberation Army soldiers, while the Maoists say they lost 8 soldiers and killed an unknown number of enemies.
In a separate incident, two soldiers were killed in a rebel attack in Kavre district north-east of Kathmandu, officials said.
Source: BBC News. 27 February 2006.
A disputed number of people died in fighting between Maoists and soldiers of the imperialist-backed Nepali monarchy. The state claims to have killed 16 People's Liberation Army soldiers, while the Maoists say they lost 8 soldiers and killed an unknown number of enemies.
In a separate incident, two soldiers were killed in a rebel attack in Kavre district north-east of Kathmandu, officials said.
Source: BBC News. 27 February 2006.
From January 02, 2006 to February 25, 2006: 170 killed
Since canceling their unilateral cease-fire Jan. 2, the rebels have undertaken offensives against the royal army and attacked at least eight fortified locations, including Thankot and Dadhikot, the two entry points to the Kathmandu valley. The battles cost the lives of nearly 170 combatants, many of them royal soldiers and police
Source:The Washington Times. 25 February 2006.
Since canceling their unilateral cease-fire Jan. 2, the rebels have undertaken offensives against the royal army and attacked at least eight fortified locations, including Thankot and Dadhikot, the two entry points to the Kathmandu valley. The battles cost the lives of nearly 170 combatants, many of them royal soldiers and police
Source:The Washington Times. 25 February 2006.
February 15, 2006: 3 killed
Communist rebels ambushed an army patrol in western Nepal early on Wednesday, killing at least three soldiers and injuring two others, the army said.
Source: Hindustan Times.15 February 2006
Communist rebels ambushed an army patrol in western Nepal early on Wednesday, killing at least three soldiers and injuring two others, the army said.
Source: Hindustan Times.15 February 2006
February 09, 2006: 26 killed
In an ambush, vicious fighting broke out with RNA at Rambhapur, in Sunwal Nawalparasi along Sunwal-Butwal section of the Mahendra highway. 25 RNA soldiers were killed, many ammunitions were captured by the PLA, and RNA vehicles were destroyed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
In an ambush, vicious fighting broke out with RNA at Rambhapur, in Sunwal Nawalparasi along Sunwal-Butwal section of the Mahendra highway. 25 RNA soldiers were killed, many ammunitions were captured by the PLA, and RNA vehicles were destroyed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
February 08, 2006: 1 killed
RNA soldiers open fired on protestors boycotting the king's municipal elections killing a leader of the UML, Umesh Thapa.
Source: eKantipur.com. 9 February 2006
RNA soldiers open fired on protestors boycotting the king's municipal elections killing a leader of the UML, Umesh Thapa.
Source: eKantipur.com. 9 February 2006
February 07, 2006: 12 killed
Fighting between Maoists and the army and police occurred in many parts of Nepal leading up to the god-king's bogus elections. No political parties ran candidates, up to half the positions had no one running and there was very little turnout following a boycott enforced by the Maoists, and endorsed by all of the bourgeois political parties
Eight police/soldiers and four rebels were killed.
Three police were killed during a Maoist attack on a security base in Panauti.
According to the Defense Ministry, the rebels killed five security men including three soldiers and lost one of its cadres in the over night raid in Gaighat of Udaypur district.
Meanwhile, three People's Liberation Army fighters were reported killed in separate incidents by the police in Kanchanpur, Rautahat and Dhading districts.
Source: newKerala.com. 8 February 2006.
Fighting between Maoists and the army and police occurred in many parts of Nepal leading up to the god-king's bogus elections. No political parties ran candidates, up to half the positions had no one running and there was very little turnout following a boycott enforced by the Maoists, and endorsed by all of the bourgeois political parties
Eight police/soldiers and four rebels were killed.
Three police were killed during a Maoist attack on a security base in Panauti.
According to the Defense Ministry, the rebels killed five security men including three soldiers and lost one of its cadres in the over night raid in Gaighat of Udaypur district.
Meanwhile, three People's Liberation Army fighters were reported killed in separate incidents by the police in Kanchanpur, Rautahat and Dhading districts.
Source: newKerala.com. 8 February 2006.
February 06, 2006: 6 killed
In a major military attack on district headquarters of Dhankuta, 6 of the god-king's soldiers were killed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
In a major military attack on district headquarters of Dhankuta, 6 of the god-king's soldiers were killed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
February 06, 2006: 1 killed
A police officer died in a land mine blast in the southwest.
Source: BBC News. 6 February 2006.
A police officer died in a land mine blast in the southwest.
Source: BBC News. 6 February 2006.
February 05, 2006: 23 killed
17 RNA personnel were killed in a battle at Panauti in Kavre (which is barely 25 KM away from capital Kathmandu).
In a separate attack on the RNA in Uadypur, 6 of the god-king's soldiers were killed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
17 RNA personnel were killed in a battle at Panauti in Kavre (which is barely 25 KM away from capital Kathmandu).
In a separate attack on the RNA in Uadypur, 6 of the god-king's soldiers were killed.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
February 01, 2006: 25 killed
In a major offensive in western Nepal, the Maoists killed 17 policemen and 4 soldiers. At least 4 People's Liberation Army fighters were also killed in the battle.
Source: newKerala.com. 1 February 2006.
In a major offensive in western Nepal, the Maoists killed 17 policemen and 4 soldiers. At least 4 People's Liberation Army fighters were also killed in the battle.
Source: newKerala.com. 1 February 2006.
January 31, 2006: 55 killed
Maoists reportedly attacked the southern Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) base in Tansen. The attack included the destruction of army, police and government buildings, the deaths of 47 fighters for the god-king's security personnel, the release of 129 prisoners from the district jail and the seizure of many arms and munitions.
8 People's Liberation Army combatants lost their lives in the battle.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
Maoists reportedly attacked the southern Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) base in Tansen. The attack included the destruction of army, police and government buildings, the deaths of 47 fighters for the god-king's security personnel, the release of 129 prisoners from the district jail and the seizure of many arms and munitions.
8 People's Liberation Army combatants lost their lives in the battle.
Source: Maoist Information Bulletin No. 12. February 2006
November 30, 2005: 2 killed
Former central member of the Maoist party and "division commander" of the Maoists' "People's Liberation Army", Kim Bahadur Thapa (Sunil) and battalion vice commander 'Nirmam' were killed when an RNA chopper fired indiscriminately at a gathering of Maoists at the border of Salyan and Rolpa districts.
Source: Kantipur Online. November 30, 2005.
Former central member of the Maoist party and "division commander" of the Maoists' "People's Liberation Army", Kim Bahadur Thapa (Sunil) and battalion vice commander 'Nirmam' were killed when an RNA chopper fired indiscriminately at a gathering of Maoists at the border of Salyan and Rolpa districts.
Source: Kantipur Online. November 30, 2005.
From January 2005 to November 2005: 1,570 killed
At least 983 people were killed by the state and 587 by Maoist forces.
Source:Informal Sector Service Sector. www.inseconline.org.
At least 983 people were killed by the state and 587 by Maoist forces.
Source:Informal Sector Service Sector. www.inseconline.org.
June 19, 2005: 9 killed
Hundreds of Maoists had launched an offensive at the district headquarters that left five security men and four Maoists dead in the five hour long gun-battle.
The Maoists had simultaneously attacked and torched half-a-dozen government offices during the clash.
Out of 63 prisoners who were freed by the Maoists, five have come into contact while 58 are still at large, reports said.
Source: Kantipur Online. 22 June 2005.
Hundreds of Maoists had launched an offensive at the district headquarters that left five security men and four Maoists dead in the five hour long gun-battle.
The Maoists had simultaneously attacked and torched half-a-dozen government offices during the clash.
Out of 63 prisoners who were freed by the Maoists, five have come into contact while 58 are still at large, reports said.
Source: Kantipur Online. 22 June 2005.
2004: 2,719 killed
In 2004, INSEC counted 1606 people killed by the state and 1113 people killed by the Maoists. All of these deaths are the product of imperialist exploitation and deprivation.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
In 2004, INSEC counted 1606 people killed by the state and 1113 people killed by the Maoists. All of these deaths are the product of imperialist exploitation and deprivation.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
2003: 1,863 killed
In 2003, INSEC counted 1217 people killed by the state and 646 people killed by the Maoists. All of these deaths are the product of imperialist exploitation and deprivation.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
In 2003, INSEC counted 1217 people killed by the state and 646 people killed by the Maoists. All of these deaths are the product of imperialist exploitation and deprivation.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
2002: 4,647 killed
The year 2002 was the bloodiest year in 10 years of People's War, following the declaration of a State of Emergency on November 26, 2001. According to the Informal Sector Service Center, which has the most complete records publicly available, 3296 people were killed by the state and 1351 people were killed by the Maoists. The BBC has reported that over 5000 were killed that year, while others put the number around 4800.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
The year 2002 was the bloodiest year in 10 years of People's War, following the declaration of a State of Emergency on November 26, 2001. According to the Informal Sector Service Center, which has the most complete records publicly available, 3296 people were killed by the state and 1351 people were killed by the Maoists. The BBC has reported that over 5000 were killed that year, while others put the number around 4800.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
2001: 633 killed
In the year 2001, an estimated 243 were killed by the state and 390 people were killed by the Maoists. All deaths in this war are a product of imperialism.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
In the year 2001, an estimated 243 were killed by the state and 390 people were killed by the Maoists. All deaths in this war are a product of imperialism.
Source: Informal Sector Service Center. www.inseconline.org
From April 1998 to March 2000: 1,016 killed
In February 1999, 3 years after the launch of the People's War, the formation of a regular People's Army was announced. During the Koirala government, from April 1998 until June 1999, 457 people were killed by Nepal's police, while 139 were killed by the Maoists. During the following Bhattarai government, ending in March 2000, 279 people were killed by the government and 141 by the Maoists.
Source:Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 26.
In February 1999, 3 years after the launch of the People's War, the formation of a regular People's Army was announced. During the Koirala government, from April 1998 until June 1999, 457 people were killed by Nepal's police, while 139 were killed by the Maoists. During the following Bhattarai government, ending in March 2000, 279 people were killed by the government and 141 by the Maoists.
Source:Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 26.
2000: 398 killed
In 2000, an estimated 179 people were killed by police and 219 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
In 2000, an estimated 179 people were killed by police and 219 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
1999: 469 killed
In 1999, an estimated 328 people were killed by police and 141 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 26.
In 1999, an estimated 328 people were killed by police and 141 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 26.
1998: 409 killed
In 1998, an estimated 334 people were killed by police and 75 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
In 1998, an estimated 334 people were killed by police and 75 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
1997: 48 killed
In 1997, an estimated 16 people were killed by police and 32 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
In 1997, an estimated 16 people were killed by police and 32 killed by Maoist forces.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
1996: 81 killed
After the launch of the People's War, there were 59 deaths at the hands of police and 22 by the Maoists recorded in 1996.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
After the launch of the People's War, there were 59 deaths at the hands of police and 22 by the Maoists recorded in 1996.
Source: Karki, Arjun & David Seddon. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspetives. Adroit Publishers, Delhi, 2003. p. 58.
From January 01, 1989 to March 31, 1989: 100 killed
In the winter of 1989, the democratic People's Movement rose in the streets of Nepal to replace the King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (of 17 years) with a parliamentary democracy. During the street demonstrations, thousands were arrested and between 60 and 100 people were murdered by the state.
Source:Thapa, Manjushree. Forget Kathmandu (an Elegy for Democracy). Penguin India, 2005. p.119.
1989 People's Movement
In the winter of 1989, the democratic People's Movement rose in the streets of Nepal to replace the King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (of 17 years) with a parliamentary democracy. During the street demonstrations, thousands were arrested and between 60 and 100 people were murdered by the state.
Source:Thapa, Manjushree. Forget Kathmandu (an Elegy for Democracy). Penguin India, 2005. p.119.