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| Section The ICRC in Nepal The ICRC in Nepal Despite some encouraging political developments such as the promulgation of an interim constitution, post-conflict Nepal remains fragile. Therefore, the ICRC will continue to adapt its priorities and remain flexible in the face of political uncertainty in the country. The missing in Nepal
See also : The ICRC will focus on dealing with the residual effects of the armed conflict, while maintaining its capacity to respond to possible internal disturbances or other situations of violence. Activities include pressing for the fate of missing persons to be clarified, restoring family links, supporting the wounded and amputees, providing safe drinking water in rural areas and prisons and, through micro-economic initiatives, helping the most vulnerable families in need. The ICRC continues to work closely with the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS).  Feature30-8-2008 Nepal: where have the missing gone?The armed conflict in Nepal between the government and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist ended following the 2006 ceasefire agreement. The ICRC in Nepal is working to clarify the fate of people missing as a result of the conflict. The ICRC’s Moheindu Chemjong reports. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Feature 31-7-2008 Nepal: boosting capacity of Red Cross volunteersUntil the 2006 ceasefire agreement, the ICRC’s primary aim in Nepal was to protect and assist victims of the armed conflict between the government and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist. It has since adapted its assistance activities to the new situation of internal disturbances. The ICRC’s Susannah Cernojevich reports. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Feature Includes Photo 29-2-2008 Nepal: the long, lonely wait of SunamatiOne night, armed men came to Sunamati's house in mid-western Nepal and left with her husband. Since then, six years have passed without news of him. The mother of three ekes out a living and hopes, one day, for news. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Feature Includes Photo 20-3-2007 Nepal: hope restored as ICRC brings lifesaving water to villagersDespite a glorious history in ancient times as the seat of a powerful king of Nepal, Jumla is today one of the poorest and least developed districts in the country, suffering from the effects of a decade-long civil war. Its villages are plagued with high infant mortality due to poor sanitation and lack of clean drinking water. The ICRC is bringing hope to the region by building new water supply systems and restoring existing ones. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Feature Includes Photo ICRC film30-6-2005 Nepal: trapped between the two sidesLife is hard for the villagers of Jumla District. This remote area has been caught up in a drawn-out conflict that has destroyed even the most basic infrastructure. The ICRC and the Nepal Red Cross Society are among the few organizations working in the area, providing fresh water and helping amputees. The film includes rare footage of ICRC delegates visiting prisoners detained in relation to the conflict. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\From the field) ICRC film Includes Video Interview8-6-2007 "For lasting peace, we must deal with the missing"Mary Werntz, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Nepal, spoke with The Nepali Times about helping families find missing members and the need for a separate, independent commission on the disappeared. This interview was first published in The Nepali Times and is reproduced with the kind authorization of the publisher. The interview was conducted by Anagha Neelakantan. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Interview Includes Photo Photo Collection21-8-2008 Missing persons in Nepal: the right to know In 2001 following the breakdown in the truce between the government and the Maoists, 20 young men left home in Jogimara, Dhading District to work on an airport runway being built 800 km away in western Nepal. Seventeen of them never returned. (Info resources\Photos\Asia and the Pacific) Photo Collection Includes Photo 2-8-2005 Nepal: working in the midst of conflict For nine years the civilian population has had no respite from the conflict between government forces and insurgents of the Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist (CPN-M). The ICRC has endeavoured to perform its task of looking after the welfare of people protected by international humanitarian law while drawing the attention of bearers of weapons to their obligations under that body of law. (Info resources\Photos\Asia and the Pacific) Photo Collection Includes Photo Press article8-12-2008 Explosive remnants of war - long after the ceasefire, people continue to lose limbsAs the world prepares for states to sign the Cluster Munitions Convention in Oslo this month, Nepalis still face the threat of being maimed by unexploded mines. Link to an article published on the Nepali Times website (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Press article 31-12-2005 Nepal: civilians caught in the crossfireThe conflict in Nepal has cost more than 10,000 lives and shows no sign of abating. The ICRC, in partnership with the Nepal Red Cross Society, is striving to protect the civilian population from the hostilities - Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 3, 2005 (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Press article 13-10-2003 Nepal's war woundsFor seven years, armed conflict has ravaged Nepal, one of the poorest countries on earth. The conflict has pitted governmental forces against Maoist rebels and, as happens all too often, civilians are paying the highest price - Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 3, 2003 (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Nepal) Press article Video Collection18-10-2007 Nepal: The wait continuesIn November 2001, twenty workers from Jogimara in Dhading District headed off to Kalikot to work at the airport construction site: 17 of them did not return home. There has been no official word on their fate and their families have no idea what happened to them. (Info resources\Video) Video Collection Includes Video Other site |
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