Fears as Nepalese (are) Disappear(ed) (With US Backing)

[DUreader]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1063653,00.html




At least 30 people have disappeared in renewed
counter-insurgency operations by Nepal's security
forces in the past six weeks, according to
Amnesty International.

In a report released today, the human rights
group documents a surge in the number of
students, journalists and lawyers arrested on
suspicion of supporting Maoist rebels. None has
been seen since being detained.

The operation follows the breakdown on August
27 of a seven-month ceasefire declared by the
Communist party of Nepal (CPN). The rebels
claimed agreements reached with the government
during talks in May had not been implemented.

The US significantly stepped up military aid to
kingdom after the September 11 attacks. Britain,
concerned about the country's human rights
record, has been more cautious.

[Nlighten1]

1. More of our tax dollars going for war.

When will the Americna people throw these bums out?

[paulk]

2. Actually, you have two choices in Nepal

Bad - the Monarchy

Worse - the Maoists

The Bush Administration would have been better off sending assistance other than military to Nepal. Still, letting the Maoists take over is not much of an option.

The real bottom line is that no one in DC really gives a shit about what happens in Nepal.