| ashu |
Posted
on 27-Nov-01 02:22 AM
SECURITY ADVICE
> ISSUED AT 1100HRS ON Tuesday 27 NOVEMBER 2001
>
> As a direct result of major Maoist attacks on army, police and government
> targets throughout Nepal over the weekend 23/25 November, His Majesty King
> Gyanendra, on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, declared a
> national State of Emergency, effective Monday 26 November.
> Supporting this declaration, the King, on the recommendation of the
> National Defence Council, approved the mobilisation of the Royal Nepal Army to
> combat Maoist cadres. Additionally, His Majesty promulgated an Ordinance
> declaring the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) a terrorist organisation. The
> Ordinance provided for the definition and criminalisation of terrorist acts.
> The State of Emergency empowers the Government of Nepal to suspend a
> number
> constitutional rights. These include freedom of opinion and expression;
> freedom of movement; freedom of peaceful assembly; freedom of the press
and
> arrest without charge. The government's intention is to use the emergency
> powers to restrict terrorist activity in the Kingdom and restore peace and
> security.
> This remains a tense and unpredictable time. Violent Maoist activities
> continue, and the Army has begun operations against Maoist cadres in rural
> areas. The situation may change rapidly, and there is a likelihood that
> violence will continue. It is important that all British nationals remain
> in touch with news sources to monitor the situation.
> [ ] are reminded of the need to exercise exceptional caution
> when travelling in Nepal. Tourist should restrict their travel to the
main
> tourist destinations. Trekkers must remain on established routes, in
groups
> and with reputable trekking agencies. Crowds and large gatherings,
wherever
> encountered and travel at night time should all be avoided.
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