Ceasefire in Nepal

The newly convened government in Nepal has declared a ceasefire in the deadlock with the Maoists which has caused almost constant conflict in the beautiful Himalayan nation. Over the last decade this conflict has seen about 13,000 deaths.

I hope that this is a lasting ceasefire and that the government is able to get on with restoring peace and democracy in this troubled nation.

Go to the Archives section of this blog to read about my adventures in Nepal in January of this year.

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