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Background: In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist insurgency, launched in 1996, has gained traction and is threatening to bring down the regime, especially after a negotiated cease-fire between the Maoists and government forces broke down in August 2003. In 2001, the crown prince massacred ten members of the royal family, including the king and queen, and then took his own life. In October 2002, the new king dismissed the prime minister and his cabinet for "incompetence" after they dissolved the parliament and were subsequently unable to hold elections because of the ongoing insurgency. While stopping short of reestablishing parliament, the king in June 2004 reinstated the most recently elected prime minister who formed a four-party coalition government, which the king subsequently tasked with paving the way for elections to be held in spring of 2005. Citing dissatisfaction with the government's lack of progress in addressing the Maoist insurgency, the king in February 2005 dissolved the government and assumed power.



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32 days ago: Peps published a blog
After one month
April 9th 2008  Asia » Nepal » Bhaktapur
After almost one month I finally found a fast connection!!! ... 4 photos [full story]

40 days ago: Adventuress Jen published a blog
Bhakapur
March 26th 2008  Asia » Nepal » Bhaktapur
I booked a flight to Los Angeles leaving March 27th. I could not leave Nepal without one day to explore. I cowboyed up as they say and hired a driver for the day. I had made a list of all the sites I ... [full story]

70 days ago: xta13 published a blog
Catching Up - Kathmandu Valley
February 26th 2008  Asia » Nepal » Bhaktapur
After KTM we cruised along the Kathmandu Valley for two days. The valley is famous for it's religous temples and sites. First we went to Patan which has a lovely city center and really nice temple ... [full story]

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148 days ago: Hayley Tim published a blog
QUICK STOP OFF
December 15th 2007  Asia » Nepal » Bhaktapur
We had arranged to stop off at a place called Bhaktapur on our way back to Kathmandu airport so we left Nargakot at 8.30am. We had been offered a tour of here in Kathmandu but hadn't gone so it was g ... 12 photos [full story]


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