SECRETARY-GENERAL DEEPLY CONCERNED BY BREAKDOWN OF CEASEFIRE IN NEPAL
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the breakdown of the ceasefire and the recent upsurge in violence in Nepal.� He remains convinced that there is no alternative to the continuation of dialogue and a peaceful solution to the conflict.
The Secretary-General urges all concerned, in particular the insurgents belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), to return to the negotiating table.� He reminds the parties of their responsibilities to protect civilians and abide by international humanitarian law.
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