Current Events (2000-2013)
2001:
King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and other close relatives are shot by Crown Prince Dipendra, who also commits suicide.
Maoist rebellions begin.
A state of emergency is called when "more than 100 people are killed in four days of violence." Many Maoist rebels are killed within the next few months of repression.
2003:
Resurgence of rebel violence ending the seven-month truce.
2004:
Nepal joins the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
2005:
"King lifts the state of emergency amid international pressure.
Maoist rebels and main opposition parties agree on a programme intended to
restore democracy."
2006:
Treaty signed by Nepal government and Maoist rebels to end 10-year rebel insurgency. Rebel weapons placed under supervision of the UN.
2007:
Abolition of the monarchy for democracy; Maoist rebels rejoin the government.
2008:
Nepal becomes a republic.
King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and other close relatives are shot by Crown Prince Dipendra, who also commits suicide.
Maoist rebellions begin.
A state of emergency is called when "more than 100 people are killed in four days of violence." Many Maoist rebels are killed within the next few months of repression.
2003:
Resurgence of rebel violence ending the seven-month truce.
2004:
Nepal joins the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
2005:
"King lifts the state of emergency amid international pressure.
Maoist rebels and main opposition parties agree on a programme intended to
restore democracy."
2006:
Treaty signed by Nepal government and Maoist rebels to end 10-year rebel insurgency. Rebel weapons placed under supervision of the UN.
2007:
Abolition of the monarchy for democracy; Maoist rebels rejoin the government.
2008:
Nepal becomes a republic.