The People's War - Maoist Insurgency in Nepal - Since 1996, a People's War was announced by a group called themselves the Communist Party of Nepal - Maoist. As this insurgency grows, Nepal's new found democracy is in danger. Learn about the history and the latest developments. NEW TRAVEL UPDATE for the State of Emergency in Nepal 3-16-02

Bhutanese Refugee Crisis - Over 96,000 Bhutanese refugees are languishing in camps in Eastern Nepal after being forcibly evicted at the point of a gun. Read more about this little known crisis. Link to People to Meet for first hand refugee accounts.

Royal Tragedy - My own first-hand account of the days after the tragic massacre of Nepal's first family with photos.

Coming Soon!                                                                                 Politics and Govern

ance - What does democracy mean to Nepal

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