First, that is what is in the 12 point agreement. Second, it is in the best interests of countries like Nepal to treat the UN with respect. Third, we should also be open to involving the other powers like the US, EU, India and China, because that will make it more possible to seek monetary aid during the peace process, and aid sure will be needed. Fourth, it is a myth that Nepal needs India's permission before it can invite the UN in. It does not. The relationship between a state like Nepal and a body like the UN is direct. If Kofi Annan did not understand this, he would never have extended his helping hand like he repeatedly has. I am comfortable with Annan's understanding of the nuances of international politics. What about you? Fifth, it is in India's best interests to see the UN play a meaningful role in Nepal. India needs the UN to become a major player on the global stage that it is not yet. Sixth, the UN's involvement in the Nepal peace process could see many firsts for world history. It could be thoroughly successful in many innovative ways. Subsequently Nepal could draw upon that experience to play much bigger roles in peace making and democracy spreading experiments in other countries. That will be honorable. The UN's possible involvement is a huge opportunity for Nepal: snatch it.
Getting the two armies out of the picture during the constituent assembly elections is key to having free and fair elections. We surely should invite international observers of the widest possible spectrum for that period. That should also be a time for us to express our appreciation to all those global friends that were with us during our royal ordeal. That includes INGOs. That includes the Carter Center. That includes the top human rights organizations.
What would that involve? I think both armies should do two things.
(1) Get all their soldiers into barracks.
(2) Give up all their arms and ammunition to be locked up and guarded by African soldiers under UN supervision for safekeeping for the duration of the election.
Extortions Have To Come To A Complete Stop
Otherwise there can not, should not be any peace talks.
What is the idea behind these extortions? That the Maoists run a parallel state? If Nepal is two countries, why even hold peace talks?
Peace talks whose conclusions have already been reached should be something the Maoists should be able to trust. The Maoists should not act like they are preparing for yet another round of civil war.
The money the Maoists collect was not earned by Nepali citizens through some command economy.
If the Maoists keep up with their extortions, they are but gangsters.
I think it is high time both the seven party alliance and the Maoists did their very best to engage in confidence building measures. The state needs to cooperate on the issue of the imprisoned and disappeared Maoists.
10 years are enough. The country does not need any more violence.
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