Kathmandu, Sept 16: Nepal today ruled out an immediate resumption of talks with Maoist rebels as police filed murder charges against the guerrilla leadership over the assassination of a top police official. Government spokesman Kamal Thapa put aside speculation on both sides that talks could resume soon, demanding the Maoists first put an end to violence that has surged since the rebels ended a seven-month truce on August 27. "There is no immediate possibility of peace dialogues with the Maoists because of their unilateral withdrawal from the ceasefire three weeks ago," said Thapa, who is the Information Minister. "The Maoists should now assure the public and the international community that they will not indulge in terrorism and kill innocent civilians.


"Until they make such an assurance, there is no question of holding talks with them," Thapa told reporters.
Bureau Report