The United States has said on Tuesday that it remains troubled by developments in Nepal, one year after the King seized power on February 1, 2005.
Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman
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In a statement issued in Washington DC today, a spokesman of the US States Department said twelve months of palace rule have only made the security situation more precarious, emboldened the Maoist insurgents, and widened the division between the country’s political parties and the King.
“The United States remains particularly concerned by the Maoist insurgency, which presents the most immediate threat to a peaceful and prosperous Nepal,” the statement issued by Adam Ereli, deputy spokesman at the US state dept. said.
The US government has also urged the Nepali monarch to return to democracy by initiating a dialogue with the country’s political parties. After one year of unsuccessful authoritarian rule, this is the best way to address the Maoist insurgency and to build a brighter future for Nepal’s people.
The US statement has come hours before King Gyanendra is to address the nation Wednesday morning to mark the completion of his direct rule.