There was an aerial photograph of Kathmandu during the people’s movement of 2oo6. It showed the crowds of people streaming through the streets of Kathmandu with purpose and determination, a river of humanity demanding democracy and change. Another photograph captured the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the moment at which a terrible decade of conflict between Nepalese came to an end.
There were images of election day in April 2008, showing Nepalese from all walks of life, and especially the women and marginalized of this country, waiting patiently to cast their votes for a Constituent Assembly. There was a joyous scene of the inaugural session of the Assembly, which is the most diverse elected body ever constituted in Nepal. Its establishment fulfilled a long held dream of many Nepalese. Its first acts would be historic ones: the dissolution of the monarchy and the declaration of a secular republic.
Those were, indeed, inspiring days both for Nepal and for those of us at the United Nations who have had the privilege of being associated with this Nepali-led process. It was more than appropriate to see Nepal’s remarkable achievements showcased on such a stage at the United Nations. Our organization followed with great concern the dark years of conflict in this country, and follows with great expectation your current efforts to consolidate peace.
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Publisher:
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Press Release
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Keywords:
CONSTITUTIONS, PEACE PROCESS, PEACE MAKING, PEACE BUILDING, PEACE AGREEMENT, ARMIES, ARMED FORCES, POLITICAL SITUATION, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, CONFLICT, ELECTIONS
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Thematic Group: UNMIN
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Peace and Conflict through Political Mission
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Thesaurus:
01.01.00
- Political Conditions, Institutions, Movements
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