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  • April 2008
    • Nepal Set to Abolish 240-Year-Old Monarchy

      Nepal Set to Abolish 240-Year-Old Monarchy

      (Newser) - Voting is under way in Nepal's parliamentary elections, where citizens of the Himalayan nation are expected to endorse parties that will oust the 240-year-old monarchy, reports AFP. UN observers have commended a high turnout despite eight deaths in protests ahead of today's polling, the centerpiece of a peace deal between Maoist rebels and mainstream political parties. More »

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      democracy   Jimmy Carter   Nepal   monarchy   Nepalese elections   Maoists   Gyanendra

  • December 2007
    • Nepal to Ax Monarchy, Install Republic

      Nepal to Ax Monarchy, Install Republic

      (Newser) - After almost three months of deadlock, Nepal agreed today to end its 240-year-old monarchy and set up a republic, the BBC reports. Maoist rebels, who had walked out in October and staged violent protests, struck the deal with Nepal's leaders, which will go into effect after elections next spring. More »

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      insurgents   human rights   Nepal   monarchy   Maoists   Gyanendra   republic

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