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Conflict South Asia

Nepalese Civil War

1996 CE – 2006 CE · 10 years

Maoist insurgents launched a 'People's War' against Nepal's monarchy, eventually controlling much of the countryside. The conflict ended when the Maoists joined mainstream politics, leading to the abolition of the monarchy and creation of a republic.

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Nepalese Civil War on Wikipedia.

Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Government of Nepal
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)

Key moments

Defining events in the Nepalese Civil War.

  1. 2001 Battle of Dunai
  2. 2004 Battle of Beni
  3. 2004 Siege of Kirtipur

Elsewhere in South Asia at the time

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